KIS International School's academic programme is based on the three internationally recognized International Baccalaureate curricula with a continuum of instruction from Early Years through Grade 12. Students from 3 - 11 years follow the Primary Years Programme and move on to the Middle Years Programme which is for students who are 11-16 years old. The programme culminates with the IB Diploma for students age 16-18, recognized by colleges and universities around the world.
All three IB programmes are learner centred and inquiry based. Students are prepared to be informed with a world perspective in languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics, the arts, physical health education and technology. Using students' natural curiosity and creativity, the IB emphasizes a dynamic and rigorous combination of content, skills, independent critical thought and international understanding that encourages students to become active, compassionate, lifelong learners who are responsible world citizens.
The three programmes at KIS are articulated, so that they connect as a coherent continuum of learning.
Our curriculum utilizes the IB programmes as a framework for all disciplines. At KIS, we have further developed these by incorporating the best aspects of many national curricula to extend the quality and internationalism of the taught curriculum.
To this effect, our curriculum is broad and balanced, globally conscious, and ensures the best possible benchmarks and outcomes for student learning. Because our curriculum is not specific to one national or state curriculum, it is designed to maximize transferability of expatriate students from KIS back to their homes or on to any other location.