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Grade 9 & 10
Grade 9 & 10
Fresh Focus (required in Grade 9)
Fresh Focus (required in Grade 9)
This course will teach skills for success in high school, introduce students to service-learning and social-emotional well-being concepts as well as provide focused study time.
World History (required in Grade 9)
World History (required in Grade 9)
This course explores important developments in World History between the years 1418 and 1945 and will approach the human story both chronologically and thematically.
A major theme will be the increasing interconnectedness of world regions through the movement of people, goods, and ideas. World History addresses questions about important patterns of change and traces the emergence of nationalism, imperialism, colonialism, revolution, and technology.
This course will also provide an introduction to the process of historical inquiry and analysis, and an opportunity to develop critical skills. Through readings, discussions, and written analyses, students will investigate major events in world history, discover common themes in the human experience, and draw connections between current and past events.
Modern Egyptian Culture (required in Grade 10)
Modern Egyptian Culture (required in Grade 10)
Students are exposed to Egyptian literature, history, music, art, architecture, and intelligentsia. Students are also introduced to the works of various novelists, singers, cinematographers, poets, and thinkers whose works and ideas have shaped modern Egypt.
The course gives students a short historical account of modern Egypt through reading literary works of Egyptian novelists and poets, watching films, and listening to music. Students learn to communicate their ideas orally through class presentations and by writing analytical research essays.
Moreover, students’ evaluation skills are developed by comparing social, economic, and political conditions of the past with those which prevail today.
Grade 11 & 12
Grade 11 & 12
International Relations (elective in Grade 10, 11 or 12)
International Relations (elective in Grade 10, 11 or 12)
International Relations is a two-part elective course, designed to provide an orientation to the activities of the United Nations and an understanding of the modalities of international diplomacy. Students review current events and pressing international issues and study the basics of international law and some of the protocols and procedures in diplomacy.
All studies will assist students in preparing for their role as a distinguished diplomat at the Model United Nations conferences that take place during the academic year.
International Relations also provides an introduction to the fascinating reality of today’s complex, dynamic and interconnected international system whose diverse actors include individuals, multinational corporations, nation-states, non-governmental organizations, and multilateral organizations such as the UN.
In light of the demise of the Cold War, new patterns of relationships are now shaping this field and are examined. Globalization, terrorism, environmental conflicts, international human rights laws, child soldiers, child labor, landmines, and inter-state conflict are some of the diverse issues to be studied.
Note: Participation in the AIS MUN conference is required (extra cost to student).
US History (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
US History (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
United States History is an elective course in high school social studies.
This course offers an introduction to the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the United States – from the end of the American Civil War to the present day. Over the course of the year, secondary historical accounts and primary source documents will be examined in order to better understand the major transformations that led to the development of modern America and its impact on the world.
The readings, writings, and discussions in this course will sharpen the students’ ability to think, read and write critically, analyze and evaluate data to form opinions, engage in discussion and debate and understand modern America and the impact it has had on the world.
Anthropology (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Anthropology (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Anthropology is the study of the biological and cultural differences in human populations.
Students will learn about human biological and cultural origins, environmental adaptations, and the development of sociocultural concepts including language, kinship systems, gender roles, arts, education, religion, economics, politics and law.
Economics (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Economics (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Economics is the study of how individuals and nations make decisions about the use of resources in an effort to satisfy their wants and needs.
Students in Economics discover how fundamental economic concepts directly relate to individuals, their community, the world, and the interrelated nature of the three through the use of simulations, projects, and other assignments. Additionally, students will conduct investigations to learn how a region's physical and human geography can impact economic realities.
The course involves the study of the basic economic principles of micro-and macro-economics, international economics, comparative economic systems, measurement and method.
Business Management (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Business Management (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Business Management is designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of Business Management theories and their ability to apply a range of business tools and techniques.
Students learn to analyze, discuss and evaluate business activities at local, national and international levels. Emphasis is placed on strategic decision-making as the course explores business organizational structure, internal and external environmental factors that impact a business, human resources and operations management. Through the study of these topics, this course aims to develop the skills necessary to prepare a student for a successful university career.
These skills include the ability to think critically, make ethically sound and well-informed decisions, appreciate the pace, nature and significance of change, think strategically and undertake long term planning, analysis and evaluation. Advanced development of these skills will build a solid foundation for students to begin the study of business at the university level.
Marketing (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Marketing (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Marketing is a unique branch of business that involves researching, promoting, selling, and distributing products or services.
In this course, students will look at the role of marketing in the 21st century, marketing planning and research, the 4P’s of the “Marketing Mix” (and the Extended Marketing Mix for Services) as well as International Marketing & E-commerce, Ethics in Business & Marketing, and Marketing Careers.
Psychology (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Psychology (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Psychology is an elective course offered to students in Grades 11 and 12.
This course explains human behaviour and mental processes for the purpose of applying this understanding to oneself and to society at large. The course is studied through various perspectives including, but not limited to biological, cognitive, and sociocultural perspectives.
Through analysis, examination, evaluation and application, students will explore the breadth of psychology, while exploring research within the three levels of analysis.
As students progress through the course, new insights will be presented that will attempt to explain the complexity of human behaviour through theoretical and practical applications.
Global Citizenship (Active Citizen) (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Global Citizenship (Active Citizen) (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Prerequisite: A level of maturity and interest in sometimes sensitive topics. Each student who requests the class must first meet with the teacher to discuss motivation and suitability before acceptance to the class.
Prerequisite: A level of maturity and interest in sometimes sensitive topics. Each student who requests the class must first meet with the teacher to discuss motivation and suitability before acceptance to the class.
Global Citizenship is an elective course meant to develop students’ sense of global citizenship by encouraging them to take an active role in making themselves aware of issues confronting their local and greater communities.
The course works towards inspiring students to take active roles in both their local and global communities and provides a basis for becoming active and knowledgeable global citizens. Students are exposed to issues such as civil rights, racism and profiling, human rights, gender roles/equality, media, health, poverty, environmental and sustainability issues, global conflict and current events in the news.
Students cultivate communication and conflict resolution skills via practical applications such as action plan development, evaluation, self-critique, analysis, identifying biases, research and writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, creative expression, negotiating and mediating, and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and leadership.
Students are encouraged to seek out volunteering opportunities in their community to culminate with a final project that addresses a global issue of their choice by creating a website/NGO/blog/awareness campaign etc. that seeks to provide solutions.
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