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Curriculum
IIS, as a whole school, embraces the IB Learner Profile (© IBO) as the embodiment of international mindedness, and as descriptors of the kind of people we expect our students, and all members of our school community, to be.
Inquirers Thinkers
Reflective Open-Minded
Principled Balanced
Knowledgable Risk-Takers
Caring Communicators
Primary School Curriculum (Ages 3-11)
Through the IB Primary Years Programme, IIS offers students a challenging, relevant and engaging experience which develops students' desire and skills to be lifelong learners. The expectations for learning at each age level are specified in the Scope and Sequence documents for each subject:
- Language (Speaking/Listening, Viewing/Presenting, Reading/Writing)
- Mathematics (Number, Measurement, Shape & Space, Data Handling, Pattern & Function)
- Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Dance)
- Social Studies
- Science
- Personal, Social and Physical Education
Summaries of the overall expectations for each age level, and the full documents are available from the school office and in the library.
In the primary, all subject are integrated into transdisciplinary units of inquiry falling under 6 transdisciplinary themes.
See below for the units of inquiry with their central idea for each class.
Preschool (year b 2010-11*)
Who We Are: Keeping Safe: I need to care for my body and keep safe.
How We Express Ourselves: Let's Imagine: Imagination can be expressed through language and the arts.
How We Organize Ourselves: From Farm to Table: Food goes through many processes before we can eat it.
How the World Works: Light creates shadows and reflections.
*because children who start preschool at age 3 are in the preschool class for two years, there is a year a and year b programme which alternates
P1
Who We Are Me and My Body: We can be healthy by making balanced choices.
Where we are in place and Time: Personal Family Histories: Every person has a unique personal history which influences who they are.
How we Express Ourselves Sharing Stories: Sharing stories is a universal aspect of cultures and people, and these stories can be communicated in different ways.
How the World Works Houses and Homes: People everywhere find different types of shelter.
How we Organize Ourselves Journeys: People make journeys to different places and for different reasons.
Sharing the Planet:Tons of Trash: What people do with waste affects the environment.
P2
Who We Are: Let's Be Friends:
We can be healthy by making balanced choices.
Where we Are in Place and Time: Personal Family Histories:
Documenting personal histories allows us to reflect on and celebrate who we are and where we've come from.
How We Express Ourselves:
Sharing stories is a universal aspect of cultures and people, and these stories an be communicated in many different ways.
How the World Works: Houses and Homes. People everywhere find different types of shelter.
How We Organize Ourselves:Journeys People make journeys to different places and for different reasons.
Sharing the Planet: Tons of Trash: What people do with waste affects the environment.
P2
Who We Are: Let's be Friends:
Friendships enrich our lives and require nurturing in order to develop.
Where we Are in Place and Time: A Sense of Place:
Friendships enrich our lives and require nurturing in order to develop.
Where We are in Place and Time A Sense of Place:
Understanding our place in the world in relation to others helps to develop a global perspective.
How We Express Ourselves: Ngoma Zetu!
People use music to express themselves and mark special occasions.
How the World Works: Cold and Here, Hot and Gone:
Matter is always present although it may change states.
How We Organize Ourselves:A Sense of Community Systems need to be in place to develop a sense of community.
Sharing the Planet: Adaptations:
Over time, living things need to adapt in order to survive
How We Organize Ourselves A Sense of Community: Systems need to be in place to develop a sense of community.
Sharing the Planet Adaptation: Over time, living things need to adapt in order to survive.
P3
Who We Are: The Hehes and I:
I can find similarities and differences between my culture and others'.
Where We are in Place and Time Where We Are:
Finding our about the places we live and visit helps us make sense of our experiences.
How We Express Ourselves: Children's Books:
Authors and illustrators of children's books inform and entertain through engaging ideas and a variety of techniques.
How the World Works: Let's Rock!:
Matter is always present although it may change states.
How We Organize Ourselves:A Sense of Community Systems need to be in place to develop a sense of community.
Sharing the Planet: Adaptations:
Human survival is connected to understanding the continual changing nature of the earth.
How We Organize Ourselves Markets: A variety of markets are established to meet the consumer demands of a community.
Sharing the Planet Minibeasts: Minibeasts have a role to play in the eco-system.
P4
Who We Are Beliefs: Beliefs and values guide how we live our daily lives and are expressed in different ways.
Where We are in Place and Time Why Are We Here?: Landforms, resources and climate have an effect on where people live.
How We Express Ourselves Visual Arts: One of the universal ways people express themselves is through visual arts.
How the World Works The Final Frontier: Earth is part of a vast and complex universe with special conditions that should be taken care of.
How We Organize Ourselves Here We Go: Transportation plays an important role in the development of economic activities.
Sharing the Planet Water: Water is essential to life, but is a limited resource for many people.
P5
Who We Are Body Machine: The human body is made up of connected systems that perform specific functions.
Where We Are in Place and Time Past civilizations shape present day systems and technology.
How We Express Ourselves First Impressions: People's outward appearance can lead to perceptions and misconceptions.
How the World Works Energy: Energy may be converted from one form into another and stored in various ways.
How We Organize Ourselves Bright Lights, Big City: Cities provide interconnected services to meet people's needs.
Sharing the Planet Last Chance to See: Biodiversity relies on maintaining the interdependent balance of organisms within the environment.
P6
Who We Are What's Happening to Me? During adolescence, there are physical, social and emotional changes that occur.
Where we Are in Place and Time Peace and Conflict: Decisions and events from the past impact on contemporary society and the future
How We Express Ourselves Express Yourself! Drama and theater performances are often the result of collaboration.
How the World Works Chemicals: Chemicals are present in and essential to processes that are key in our everyday lives.
How We Organize Ourselves Development Organizations: Development organizations work together to support communities and projects within the developing world.
Sharing the Planet Children's Rights: Children worldwide face a variety of challenges and risks.
Secondary Curriculum
The secondary is split into 3 sections: Middle School (S1-S3, ages 12-14), IGCSE (S4-S5, ages 14-16) and A level (A1-A2, ages 16-17)
The Middle School helps students to transition from the Primary Years Programme to secondary school, and prepares them for the Cambridge IGCSE courses. Key Stage 3 of the English National Curriculum is followed in the middle school. All students take the following subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- PRSHE
- IT
- PE
- Art
- Music
- Swahili
- French
Copies of the syllabus for Key Stage 3 are available in the school office and library. Also see national curriculum online
Cambridge IGCSE and A level syllabi and course details are provided through the teacher of each subject and can also be found at : www.cie.org.uk
IGCSE subjects currently offered:
- English as a Second language
- First language English
- Mathematics (w/o coursework)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- History
- Geography
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Art & Design
- English Literature
- Development Studies
A Level Courses currently offered:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Travel & Tourism
PAST PAPERS - NOTE past papers can be found online at www.cie.org.uk |
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