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High School Overview
SIBS High School is committed to providing students in Grades 9–12 with diverse, high-choice international education pathways. In Grades 9–10, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum builds a solid academic foundation; in Grades 11–12, students can choose from three major international programmes — IBDP, A Level, and AP — alongside a BTEC international arts track. Based on their study-abroad goals, academic strengths, and personal interests, each student selects the pathway that fits them best. The division integrates Chinese mother-tongue courses, provides end-to-end college counseling, and offers a rich range of enrichment activities, supporting applications to the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and leading arts institutions worldwide.
IGCSE Programme · G9–G10
IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Designed for students aged 14–16, it allows students to combine subjects freely from a catalogue of over 70. SIBS offers:
- Languages & Literature: English Language and Literature, English (First Language), English (Second Language), Chinese (First Language), Chinese (Second Language), Spanish
- Mathematics & Computer Science: Mathematics (Core/Additional), Computer Science, Information Technology
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science I, Combined Science II
- Humanities & Social Sciences: Economics, Psychology, Global Perspectives, History
- Arts & Physical Education: Drama, Visual Arts, Music Creation (non-IGCSE subject), Physical Education (required)
Additional required or elective courses (non-IGCSE) include: English Enhancement, History, Drama, Visual Arts, Music Creation, Student Assembly, Physical Education, Creativity/Activity/Service (CAS), and Career & College Guidance. Students sit the Cambridge international examinations together, and over the past three years the A*–A pass rate has remained stable above 55%.
Upon entering Grade 10, students can decide their future direction among the A Level, AP, and IBDP programmes, with ample guidance on taster sessions and course selection.
A Level Programme · G11–G12
Cambridge A Level (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) is administered by CAIE. The two-year programme (AS + A2) weights each year at 50%. Students typically take four subjects in the first year and focus on three in the second, freely combining humanities, sciences, and business. Examinations are held in the May–June main session and the October–November retake session, with grades from A*, A, B, C, D, E, to U. The qualification is widely recognized by universities in the UK, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and other Commonwealth regions, and is also accepted by US and Canadian universities, often with transfer credit. SIBS received its Cambridge examination centre authorization in September 2021 (Centre Code: CN935).
Subjects offered:
- Chinese Language & Literature
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- English (Academic English)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Business Studies
AP Programme · G11–G12
AP (Advanced Placement) is offered by the College Board and brings university-level courses into high school. Students sit the global examinations each May, with scores reported on a 1–5 scale. AP results both demonstrate academic strength and can earn college credit in the US. SIBS received its official College Board authorization in January 2019 (School Code: 694107).
Subjects offered (by category):
- Mathematics: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics
- Languages: AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition
- Sciences: AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science
- Social Sciences: AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP United States History, AP World History
- Computer Science: AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles
- Career Launch: AP Business & Finance
IBDP Programme · G11–G12
The IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) is one of the most widely recognized international curricula in the world. Its structure covers six subject groups and three core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). SIBS IB results have risen steadily in recent years; in 2025 the highest score in the graduating class reached 41 points (out of 45).
- Group 1 — Studies in Language & Literature: English A, Chinese A
- Group 2 — Language Acquisition: English B
- Group 3 — Individuals & Societies: History, Economics
- Group 4 — Experimental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science
- Group 5 — Mathematics: Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
- Group 6 — The Arts: Visual Arts
- Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
BTEC International Arts Pathway
A dedicated pathway for students applying to the world's leading art and design institutions. BTEC courses emphasize hands-on practice and portfolio development across visual arts, design, and media, complementing academic programmes such as A Level and AP to support direct admission to undergraduate arts programmes.
Additional Programmes & Whole-Student Support
Beyond the core academic curriculum, all students take part in the following modules, ensuring both academic depth and well-rounded development:
- English Enhancement: Tiered academic English support for non-native speakers, bridging course language requirements.
- College Counseling: Continuous guidance from Grade 9, covering course selection, standardized test planning, university research, essay guidance, recommendation letter strategy, and interview practice — for major destinations in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia.
- Physical Education: Required PE classes and team training that build healthy bodies and team spirit.
- Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS): Grounded in IB philosophy, students are encouraged to join clubs, community service, and innovation projects, accumulating authentic growth experiences.
ASA After-School Activities
The ASA programme is an important extension of the high school curriculum, offering dozens of optional courses each week:
- Academic Enrichment: Subject competition coaching, research projects, Model UN
- Sports: Basketball, football, tennis, fencing, swimming, and more
- Arts & Creation: Drama workshops, band, photography, design
- Innovation & Technology: Robotics, coding, 3D printing
- Humanities & Interests: Debate, philosophy salons, film appreciation
- Clubs & Service: Student council, environmental club, volunteering
Students choose courses based on their interests, developing strengths, collaboration, and confidence through immersive activities — growing academically and personally at the same time.
Graduate Profile
SIBS High School cultivates lifelong learners who are rooted in their own culture and ready for the world. We expect every graduate to:
- Possess a solid and broad academic foundation, with the ability to inquire independently and think critically.
- Be deeply grounded in Chinese cultural identity, while communicating fluently across languages and cultures.
- Show empathy and responsibility, expressing themselves confidently and respecting differences in diverse communities.
- Maintain a passion for lifelong learning and meet the complex, dynamic challenges of the future with confidence, becoming responsible and creative global citizens.
