High School Pathways - International School Bangkok

How to choose your High School pathway

Regardless of the pathway chosen, all ISB graduates receive offers from a variety of world renowned Colleges and Universities, who recognise the excellence and rigour of our programs of study. ISB’s diverse curriculum, exceptional teaching and multiple opportunities for our students to develop their skills and attributes, ensure that ISB graduates are well prepared for future success in college and beyond. (Read about our prestigious University Counseling program here). Take a look below at the options available to High School students.

Compare the Pathways

click below for further details on subject choices, college pathways, qualifications and college credits.

Personal Choice Diploma

Personal Choice Diploma

Students who opt to take the Personal Choice Diploma are essentially building their own program of study. They have the flexibility to take any courses on offer, so long as they meet ISB graduation requirements. Students can target a particular field of study, for example the Sciences or Performing Arts, or continue to choose a variety of different classes as they explore their own interests and intellectual development. Many Personal Choice students take a few IB Courses and earn certificates in these subjects as part of their program of study. These courses can be mixed with rigorous ISB courses, which complement individual student strengths and suits their higher education aspirations.

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IB Diploma

IB Diploma

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The IB offers an ambitious curriculum with an international outlook. This two year programme is widely recognised as an excellent preparation for Higher Education in many countries around the world. The IB Diploma allows students to become specialists in three subjects studied at ‘Higher Level’, whilst keeping up their intellectual development in other areas at ‘Standard Level’. To fulfil the program requirements students must choose subjects from each of the six IB subject groups, which includes the study of two languages and the IB Diploma Core; the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS.

College Credit

Subjects

Subjects are grouped into six areas: the Arts, Language and Literature, Math, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Individual and Societies.

The two year IB programme is widely recognised as an excellent preparation for higher education in many countries around the world. The IB Diploma allows students to become specialists in three subjects studied at ‘Higher Level’, whilst keeping up their intellectual development in other areas at ‘Standard Level’. To fulfill the program requirements students must choose subjects from each of the six IB subject groups, which includes the study of two languages and the IB Diploma Core; the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS.

Click below for the full High School Course Guide.

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Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement is a program run by College Board (the makers of the SAT) that allows you to take courses at High School that can earn you college credit and/or qualify you for more advanced classes when you begin college. You can choose to add AP courses as part of your Personal Choice Diploma (and you can also add individual IB courses to your program too). AP courses are usually comparable to first-year college courses, so students will be prepared for the workload and develop college-level academic skills. ISB offers five AP courses to complement students' programs.

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High School Course Guide 2023-24

As the High School Principal at ISB, I am excited and proud about the wide range of athletics, arts, activities, academic, and service-learning opportunities that our students are able to experience during their time at ISB.

There is so much on offer that it is sometimes hard to fully appreciate and know the wide range of learning choices and opportunities that exist for High school students here at ISB. Whether you are a current ISB HS student, a brand new ISB student or a grade 8 student about to enter High School for the first time, I trust that you will find this new Program of Studies booklet helpful, useful, and informative as you go through the exciting process of choosing your learning options for the years ahead.

Justin Alexander - High School Principal

Access the Course Guide here