What is an IB education at CIS?
At CIS, the IB philosophy is deeply embedded in our personalized, project-based approach to learning. With small class sizes, we’re able to truly know our students, supporting them as they grow into globally aware, well-rounded individuals prepared to thrive in a complex world. The IB framework is grounded in four interconnected pillars:
A commitment to international-mindedness
The IB Learner Profile
A broad, balanced, concept-driven, and connected curriculum
Intentional approaches to teaching and learning
These core elements come to life at CIS through hands-on, inquiry-based projects that are tailored to each student’s interests and learning style. Our approach fosters curiosity, empathy, and a lasting passion for discovery—empowering students to take ownership of their learning and make meaningful connections across disciplines and cultures.
Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
Communicators
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Inquirers
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Knowledgeable
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Thinkers
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Open-Minded
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Risk-Takers
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
The IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging international education programs and rigorous assessments. These programs encourage students worldwide to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be correct.
IB Curriculum Overview
Who We Are
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the World Works
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Sharing the Planet
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Who We Are
Needs
Living things interact with the world to fulfill their needs.
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How We Express Ourselves
Creativity
We use creativity to share ideas, feelings, and traditions in different ways.
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How We Organize Ourselves
Consequences
People work together and make choices that affect how our community functions.
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Impact
How we live and the things we do change the world around us.
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Community
People have roles and responsibilities that impact others.
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Environment
The world around us is shaped by natural processes, human needs, and the ways we observe and organize change.
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Points of View
People express their cultural values and perspectives.
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Discovery
Adaptation to shifting systems and climates is essential for life to survive anywhere in the universe.
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Systems
The world around us is shaped by natural processes, human needs, and the ways we observe and organize change.
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Needs
The world around us is shaped by interactions between people and nature.
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the World Works
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Who We Are
Connection
Human actions and discoveries throughout history have changed how we interact with and understand living things.
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Cause/Effect
Innovations influence the way we live.
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Voice
Participation in communities helps us respond to challenges.
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Value
Connections between people's choices and values influence how goods and services are exchanged.
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Responsibility
Choices as global citizens shape our responses to challenges.
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Fairness
Communities organize themselves through systems of governments.
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Survival
Survival depends on the connections between people, nature, and traditions.
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Pressure
Historical and environmental pressures influence change.
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Perseverance
Understanding perspectives helps solve shared problems.
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Systems
Systems help us make sense of the world around us.
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Responsibility
Our choices can affect people in different ways.
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Impact
The world around us is shaped by interactions between people and nature.
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the World Works
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Sharing the Planet
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Who We Are
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the World Works
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Sharing the Planet
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Across All Grades
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