The Canadian International School, an IB World School since March 2015, proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognized non-profit organization that provides four rigorous educational programs designed to cultivate high academic standards, prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, and foster responsible, globally minded citizens committed to building a better and more peaceful world.
WHAT IS THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?
- The IB DP is a rigorous, holistic, two-year course of study for students in Grades 11 and 12.
- It is an internationally-recognized diploma that is widely regarded as the best college preparatory program in the world.
IB COURSE LIST

3 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
PATHWAY | STUDENTS | OUTCOME |
IBDP | The most comprehensive, internationally-recognized high school programme in the world | Who are looking to achieve at the very highest level to prepare for admission to first-choice universities | CIS Diploma IBDP Diploma IB Course Completion |
COURSES CANDIDATE | Student-selected DP subject course focus for end-of-year IB exams | Challenge themselves academically by taking IB exams to highlight specific skills and academic interests | CIS Diploma IBDP Course Certificate |
CIS DIPLOMA | University-preparatory program with internally-assessed exams | Seeking a holistic world-class education to prepare for university-level research & classwork | CIS Diploma |
ATL - APPROACHES TO LEARNING
1 - THINKING (Critical; Creative; Metacognition)
2 - SELF-MANAGEMENT (Emotional, Resilience; Perseverance; Self-Motivation; Goal Setting; Time Management)
3 - COMMUNICATION (Presentation; Speaking)
4 - SOCIAL (Collaboration)
5 - RESEARCH (Media; Information Literacy)
WHY IBDP AT CIS?
- World-class IB experts & Teachers always follow up with students throughout the academic journey.
- University Guidance Counselling
- Wide range of IB subjects within our curriculum