Following completion of the IB Middle Years program, Grade 11 FIS students transition to the IB Diploma Program: an academically challenging and balanced program with an integral community service theme. Most FIS high school students will work towards attaining a full IB Diploma, however as an inclusive school, we also offer alternate diploma options for students who may wish to follow a different diploma pathway.

We have three diploma pathways for students to select from:

Required: The FIS Diploma

To meet the requirements of the FIS Diploma, students must take six courses - one from each of the course groups -  and complete all of the relevant internal assessments plus achieve an 85% attendance rate across each of these. The FIS Diploma is based on the IBDP Standard Level curriculum, however, students may choose to purse Higher Level in any subject in which HL is offered.  

FIS Diploma students are also required to fulfill the Theory of Knowledge and CAS aspects of the IB core. They are not required to submit an Extended Essay. 

Option 2: IB Courses & FIS High School Diploma

Since the FIS Diploma is based on the IB Curriculum, students can choose to pursue IB Diploma Course Certificates in any of the eligible subjects.  However, in doing so, there is less flexibility in how teachers can differentiate assessments for students.  IB Course students will be in the same classrooms as students pursuing IB Diplomas.  Students can also elect to pursue IB credit for Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.  

Option 3: FIS High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma

The IB Diploma is a two-year program, with IB examinations held at the end of Grade 12. FIS high school students who choose to pursue a full  IB Diploma must meet the requirements set by the IB for acquiring this qualification.  These requirements include that they study six courses - one course from each of Groups 1–5 and a sixth course from either Group 6 or any other course from Groups 1–4.  Of the six courses chosen, at least three (but no more than four) must be studied at the higher level (HL) and the remaining two or three at the standard level (SL). In addition to these six courses, students must also complete the three requirements of the IB DP Core: an Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service).  

The choice of pathway is personal and the best choice relates to the long term goals of the students.  It is a mistake to believe there is one best choice for all students.  The DP Coordinator and College counsellor will work with students throughout Grade 10 to help ensure they make the best choice for them.