Section 1: The High School Diploma
High School students (Grades 9 to 12) work towards an accredited High School Diploma. There are standard IGCSE and IB High School Courses, as well as High School Diploma pathways. Our High School University and Careers Counsellor works closely with students on their university, college, and careers pathways in Scotland, the wider UK, and international locations as required. Our programs are designed to keep doors open to all university and career options, rather than narrowing choices too early. We are an IB World School.
You can find an overview of our curriculum on the ISA Website, Learning by Stages section: High School Curriculum
At the end of Grade 12 we hold a formal graduation ceremony in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to celebrate the four year accredited High School Diploma. We are accredited with the Middle States Association.
Section 2: The IB Diploma
ISA offers the world recognised IB Diploma Programme in addition to our accredited High School Diploma. IBDP is offered in Grades 11 and 12, and is very much the culmination of an ISA internationally minded education. We are an IB World School, not merely a school that offers IB exams. You can read more about what an IB education is here. Research shows that IB students are more successful at university than students from national systems (this study compares IB to A levels), and have skills and aptitudes employers value.
Section 3: IGCSEs
In Grade 10, students have the option of sitting five IGCSE exams.
Section 4: Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs)
ISA is also a test centre for optional Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) which are administered by the US College Board. Many of our US students sit them to help with their applications to US universities and they can also be used as supporting information for UCAS applications.