International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: Grade 11 and 12

The International Baccalaureate (IB) at ISE gives our students both access to global universities and the chance to shape a challenging program that still reflects who they are. The IB is designed around six subject groups with a central core—Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay, and CAS—that connect directly to ISE’s mission of preparing students for future success, lifelong learning, and global responsibility within a supportive community.

What makes the IB such a good fit for ISE is that it is rigorous, but also flexible. It allows students to explore a broad range of subjects while encouraging adventurous learning and individuality. As the first international school to offer the IB Diploma Programme on the Eastern Seaboard, we are especially proud of the diverse language options available in Groups 1 and 2, which reflect both our community and our commitment to global-minded education.

Choosing the right combination

Students entering grade 11 will make 6 subject choices. General guidelines for the choices are:

Choose one course from each of the following groups (Group 1, Group 3, Group 4 and Group 5).
Choose a second language course from either Group 1 or Group 2.
choose a sixth course from one of the following options:
1. a third language course
2. a second course from either Group 3 or Group 4
3. a course from The Arts, group 6.
Normally, three subjects (and not more than four) are taken at higher level (HL), and the others are taken at standard level (SL). The IB recommends 240 teaching hours for HL subjects and 150 hours for SL. Subjects at HL are studied in greater depth and breadth than at SL.

We offer a wide range of subjects for the IBDP. The current subjects being offered are listed below. However, if there is a demand for additional subjects, we can explore the possibility of including them.

Progression to Universities

We congratulate our class of 2024: Taejun, Claudia, Achirawat (Boss), Myung Hooon (Matthew), Kathryn (Aryn), Gyu Wan, Haneul, Pimchom (Pinky), Taehee, Jeongwoo, Maia Celeste, Yaowalak (Baitoey), Tru Justin, Honoka, Rio, Joo Ah, Hyojoo (Minnie), Nina and Kenta.