IB Diploma
Diploma Program Curriculum
Grade 11 - Grade 12
π What is the IB Diploma Programme (DP)?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year pre-university curriculum established in 1968 by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
It is offered to Grade 11–12 students and is recognized by leading universities around the world as one of the most respected college preparatory programs.
Today, the IB Diploma Programme is implemented in over 4,500 schools across more than 145 countries, providing a challenging academic experience that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond.
π Why Choose the IB Diploma Programme?
The IB Diploma Programme is not simply a series of examinations—it is a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences curriculum that nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to learning.
The program encourages students to become balanced, reflective, and globally minded learners who contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Through the DP, students:
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Develop strong academic and research skills
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Engage in creative and critical thinking
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Cultivate an international outlook and respect for diverse perspectives
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Participate in community service and personal growth
π± The Aims of the IB Diploma Programme
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To educate young people to act intelligently and responsibly in a complex global society
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To ensure knowledge of traditional academic disciplines and one’s own cultural heritage while remaining open to new ideas
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To foster understanding, tolerance, and respect for others’ viewpoints
At GSIS, students are at the center of learning. They are encouraged to make practical connections with their studies and the real world. Our students are taught and inspired to become global citizens with the understanding of other cultures. They communicate in more than one language, work independently or collaboratively in a team, think critically and make informed choices. They strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective by participating in many curricular and cocurricular activities. They are actively engaged with the community at large through the Service as Action program.
Advantages of our DP Program
As a Christian school, we in the GSIS Senior School:
- Implement experiences that ensure a rigorous, and meaningful education that is holistic in nature.
- Ensure a low teacher-to-student ratio in the classroom that encourages student engagement.
- Offer robust academic, pastoral, and university guidance services.
- Foster your child’s ability to become self-motivated with reliable organizational and time management skills.
- Teach students how to work both independently and collaboratively, with efficiency and care for the broader community's needs.
- Provide our graduates with the academic rigor and work ethic they require to experience success in their future university studies.
- Our philosophy of 'Educating the Whole Child' results in highly respected university placements for our graduates.
2025-26 School Year DP Course Request Form