Grade 11 & 12 Programs Overview

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous two-year pre-university curriculum. Authorized to offer the IB Diploma in 1989, ISKL is the longest-running IB World School in Malaysia, giving students the advantage of decades of experience and a strong record of success. 

To earn the IB Diploma, students are required to study six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) and complete the DP Core, which broadens the students’ educational experience and provides opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and develop necessary skills.

The DP Core comprises three required components:

• Theory of knowledge: Students explore how knowledge is constructed and understood.
• Extended essay:  An independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper
• Creativity, activity, service: Experiences outside the classroom to promote personal growth.

IB Diploma Programme students are immersed every day in authentic, challenging academic work. Depending on their subject choices, they might carry out historical investigations, mathematical explorations, scientific fieldwork, economic commentaries, or theatre research. Their learning is rooted in inquiry and real application, not rote recall. Students build understanding by asking questions, making connections across ideas, and reflecting on evidence. They develop the habits described in the IB learner profile, especially being inquirers and intellectual risk takers, as they test ideas, learn from mistakes, and grow in confidence. These are the skills and attitudes that prepare young people to thrive in a complex, fast changing world. 

ISKL’s innovative Pursuits Program is a two-year course for Grade 11 and 12 students who want to gain recognition for a targeted area of study, as well as for students who would like to sample a career-related field of study.

Designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and purpose, it encourages students to take ownership of their learning and develop practical skills for future success.

Students create a personalized program by combining IB, Advanced Placement, Global Online Academy, and High School Diploma courses. Each student selects their Area of Distinction from a range of specializations supported by related courses. They develop deep knowledge through research projects and real-world experiences that connect learning with practical application, providing opportunities for internships, service, and on-campus placements that extend learning beyond the classroom and foster meaningful personal growth.

Pursuits fosters self-directed learning, collaboration, and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore their interests and career aspirations while developing independence, confidence, and a sense of global citizenship.

For students who choose not to opt into the IB Diploma or Pursuits Program, we offer a flexible, personalized pathway to earning the ISKL Diploma. This pathway allows students to tailor their academic experience by selecting courses that align with their interests, strengths, and future goals while meeting graduation requirements.

Students can design their program of study by combining ISKL courses, including IB and AP, with approved online courses through GOA. This pathway allows students to prepare for university, explore diverse subjects, or balance coursework with extracurricular pursuits while maintaining ISKL’s commitment to academic rigor and holistic development

Find out more about the ISKL Diploma