Impact & Innovation Diploma

A multiple entry 9th to 12th grade graduation pathway for changemakers, innovators, and creative thinkers to take charge of their learning and lead with impact.

The IICS Impact & Innovation Diploma empowers students to become adaptive, creative, and purposeful leaders through a bold, forward-thinking educational experience. Rooted in academic rigor and real-world relevance, the program invites students to engage in interdisciplinary learning, tackle authentic challenges, and develop the skills to thrive in college, careers, and beyond. The program is anchored in three Domains of Distinction: Impact Ready, College Ready, and Future Ready.

Domains of Distinction

Impact Ready

In collaboration with the Global Impact Diploma (GID), this domain empowers students to take action through agency, meaningful learning, and wellbeing. Students design and lead real-world impact projects, collaborate with peers from the GID network of international schools, and document & share their journey of growth and impactful leadership.

Requirements: 2 credits (all 4 learning experiences)

Leadership for Impact

Cultivating agency, vision, and purposeful leadership (.5 credit)

Impact Project Lead a self-directed initiative tackling a real-world issue (.5 credit)

Consultancy Studio Hands-on collaboration with external clients or organizations (.5 credit)

Impact Portfolio A reflective showcase of growth, learning, and contribution (.5 credit)

College Ready

Students build a strong academic foundation through personalized combinations of advanced coursework and external credentials.

Requirements: 4 credits of advanced courses

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses & Exams (on demand online, hybrid, and in person)

IBDP Certificate Courses & Exams (in person through available IICS offerings)

Dual Enrollment Courses with universities (requires IICS pre-approval)

Honors-Level Courses from IICS or accredited providers (requires IICS pre-approval)

Future Ready

Through our Future-Ready Courses, students explore passions, emerging careers, and industry-relevant skills. These interdisciplinary courses are dynamic, hands-on, and often taught in collaboration with community professionals such as artists, entrepreneurs, digital developers, engineers, etc.

Requirements: 4 credits of any combination of Future Ready Courses (Future Ready Courses for 2025-26 listed below. On Demand Courses from accredited providers require IICS approval.)

Innovation & Design

STEM

Innovation Lab

Robotics

Game Design

Math & Innovation

Fashion Design

Creative Arts

Studio Art

Culinary Arts

Performing Arts

Music Lab