Curriculum

IB World School
ISHCMC is one of 126 schools worldwide that has achieved the status of an IB World School,  authorised to provide all three IBO programmes [IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and the Diploma Programme (IBDP)].  All the programmes share common features and each:

  • requires study across a broad and balanced range of knowledge domains including languages, humanities, science and technology, mathematics and the arts, drawing on content from educational cultures across the world;
  • gives special emphasis to language acquisition and development;
  • provides opportunities for engaging in trans-disciplinary learning;
  • focuses on developing the skills of learning, culminating in a study of the Theory of Knowledge in the Diploma Programme;
  • includes, to a varying extent, the study of individual subjects and of trans-disciplinary areas;
  • provides students with opportunities for individual and collaborative planning and research;
  • includes a community service component requiring action and reflection.

There is an integrated approach to learning within the guidelines and framework of the IB Primary Years and IB Middle Years programmes, which provides challenging learning experiences.

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What are the three programmes?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers three programmes of international education for students aged 3 to 19.
The IB is a recognized leader in the field of international education. It is a non-profit, mission-driven foundation that offers three challenging programmes for pupils aged 3 to 19.

  • The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for pupils aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.
  • The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects.
  • The Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum that meets the needs of highly motivated students, and leads to a qualification that is recognized by leading universities around the world.

How does the IB define "international education"?
The International Baccalaureate chooses to define "international education" according to the following criteria.

  • Developing citizens of the world in relation to culture, language and learning to live together
  • Building and reinforcing students’ sense of identity and cultural awareness
  • Fostering students’ recognition and development of universal human values
  • Stimulating curiosity and inquiry in order to foster a spirit of discovery and enjoyment of learning
  • Equipping students with the skills to learn and acquire knowledge, individually or collaboratively, and to apply these skills and knowledge accordingly across a broad range of areas
  • Providing international content while responding to local requirements and interests
  • Encouraging diversity and flexibility in teaching methods
  • Providing appropriate forms of assessment and international benchmarking.