Leading IB Diploma Programme in Singapore
The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course for Grades 11 and 12 students and a prerequisite before pursuing higher education.
IB Diploma Programme at Our International School in Singapore
We are an authorised IB school in Singapore offering the IB Diploma Programme to Grade 11 and 12 students for the past 20 years. This is a two-year pre-university qualification for students aged 16 to 19, recognised by universities in over 140 countries. Students study six subjects — three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level — plus three core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The maximum score is 45 points.
The programme encourages students to think critically, innovate and create, research, maintain an open and inclusive mind and understand what it means to be a global citizen.
IBDP subjects offered at GIIS Singapore
The IB curriculum includes six subject groups and a diploma programme core. They develop specialised knowledge and skills in topics that interest them the most. Three of these IBDP subjects are taken at a Higher level and three are taken at a Standard level.
- English A: Literature Standard Level
- English A: Literature Higher Level
- English A: Language and Literature Standard Level
- English A: Language and Literature Higher Level
- French ab initio Standard Level
- Tamil B Standard Level
- Spanish ab initio Standard Level
- Hindi B Standard Level
- French B Standard Level
- Hindi B Higher Level
- Business Management Standard Level (Bus. & Man.)
- Economics Higher Level
- Environmental Systems and Societies Standard Level
- Digital Society Standard Level
- Business Management Higher Level (Bus. & Man.)
- History Standard Level
- Psychology Standard Level
- Digital Society Higher Level
- Economics Standard Level
- History Higher Level
- Psychology Higher Level
- Biology Standard Level
- Chemistry Higher Level
- Design Technology Standard Level
- Physics Higher Level
- Biology Higher Level
- Computer Science Standard Level (Computer Sc.)
- Design Technology Higher Level
- Chemistry Standard Level
- Computer Science Higher Level (Computer Sc.)
- Physics Standard Level
- Mathematics Analysis and Approaches Standard Level
- Mathematics Applications and Interpretation Higher Level
- Mathematics Analysis and Approaches Higher Level
- Mathematics Applications and Interpretation Standard Level
- Film Standard Level
- Visual Arts Higher Level
- Film Higher Level
- Visual Arts Standard Level
- Creativity-Activity-Service
- Extended Essay
- Theory Of Knowledge
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Results
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GIIS Students placed in the TOP 20* Universities in the World since 2019
Exceptional Academic Results
GIIS ranks among the top IB schools in the world and is one of the leading international schools in Singapore for the IBDP. Since the introduction of the IB Diploma Programme in 2005, student achievements and results in the IBDP have been astounding. Till date, we have 129 IB World Toppers (45/45) and Near-Perfect scorers (44/45) among our students.
IBDP 2025 Result
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IB Curriculum at Global Indian International School in Singapore
The IBDP, popularly referred to as a pre-university qualification, encourages a breadth and depth of knowledge, and importantly, application of that knowledge to real world situations. The IBDP curriculum also includes the DP core – which comprises Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service).
DP core
The three core elements of the IBDP enable students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios and broaden their educational experience. It allows students to reflect on prior knowledge, dig deeper into their areas of interest, conduct their own research and engage in community service.
Theory of Knowledge
In this core DP component, students are encouraged to ask questions, engage in critical thinking, understand ambiguity, and manage uncertainty when dealing with questions that have multiple possible answers. Assessments in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) include both internal and external components.
Extended Essay
Through the Extended Essay (EE), students develop skills in conducting independent research, drawing conclusions, managing their time and communicating ideas. It provides an opportunity for students to go deep in an area of their interest. The culmination is a 4,000-word essay.
Creativity, Activity, Service
In the Creativity, Activity and Service component (CAS), students actively participate in collaborative projects to explore solutions to problems, adapt to new roles and embrace challenges. They typically take up service projects, develop a sense of community and responsibility towards the environment.
Bilingual Diploma
Besides offering the standard IBDP to secondary students, GIIS offers the Bilingual Diploma, which includes additional language requirements. Students can earn a Bilingual Diploma by completing two languages selected from Subject Group 1 (Studies in Language and Literature). A student must successfully complete one of the English options from Group 1 AND one of the French / Spanish options from Group 1 to obtain the Bilingual Diploma.
Every student has a unique learning path. Check if the IBDP is the right fit for your child.
Creativity, Activity, Service
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is at the heart of the IB Diploma Programme, Singapore. Due to its holistic approach, CAS helps students to strengthen and extend their personal and interpersonal learning.
From creating awareness about mental health to taking up global issues to working for animal shelters, GIIS students develop an understanding of their responsibilities through such initiatives.
Some organisations GIIS students are associated with:
The Law Society of Singapore
Rotary Club of Singapore
Toastmasters International
TED-Ed
Singapore Science Center
Singapore National Cooperative Federation
Singapore Kindness Movement
University Placements
Our university counselling programme starts early for our students to make informed choices about their future subject choices, universities and careers. The university counselling department has one-on-one counselling sessions with students to guide them with university choices, college applications, their personal statements and college essays.
Our regular University Education Fairs help students connect with university admissions officers and learn more about their higher education choices.
We are happy for, and take pride of our students that pursued their education in the IB Diploma Programme from GIIS Singapore, and for those who have went on to receive scholarships, grants and admissions in some of the most reputed universities in the world. This includes Ivy League schools like Harvard, Brown, Yale and Columbia Universities, as well as other reputed top institutions of the world like Oxford University, Cambridge University, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technology University, London School of Economics, Imperial College, King’s College, Cornell University etc.
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The IB faculty in GIIS Singapore is acknowledged as one of the best in all of Singapore’s international schools for their high teaching standards, in-depth subject knowledge, as well as their dedication to the craft. They have extensive experience in imparting the IB curriculum and are known to engage, uplift and challenge students to do their best in all aspects of their secondary education.
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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a pre-university programme for students aged 16-19. Students study six subjects, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. In addition, students write an Extended Essay and follow a critical thinking course entitled Theory of Knowledge. Participation in creative activities, sport, and services is also required.
The IB was introduced in the late 1960s to cater to a growing number of mobile students so that they could understand differences and similarities on a global scale and become internationally minded.
The IB Diploma Programme develops the leaders needed by the future workplace – people who know how to collaborate and understand the value of teamwork, people with analytical capability, versatility, and international understanding. It is a broad curriculum with an emphasis on the development of skills fit for the 21st-century workplace and for employment in the careers of tomorrow which are yet to be defined
The programme is committed to fostering a set of values and attributes described as the IB Learner Profile. IB graduates are thinkers, inquirers, communicators, principled (acting with integrity and honesty), open-minded, caring (showing compassion and respect to others), while at the same time being risk-takers, reflective, and understanding the need for balance in their lives. IBDP is for motivated students who like to be challenged and have a love for learning.
Our school fees are listed per term, and there are three terms in an academic year. Here is the fee structure for the academic year 2023-24 for the IB Programme at GIIS:
● IB Diploma Year 1: $ 11675.88
● IB Diploma Year 2: $ 11756.88
*In Singapore Dollars
Please note that the above fee is inclusive of one-time registration fee and GST. They are also nearly 40% less than other international schools in Singapore.
For more information and the break up of fees, please fill up the Enquiry Form or your can also visit the GIIS Singapore School fees page for the same.
Students with IB Diplomas who now attend universities, report that their involvement with IB has given them the confidence needed to make the most of their post-secondary education. In particular, students comment on their sense of preparedness, their self-confidence, their research skills, their ability to manage their time, and their willingness to be actively engaged in their own learning. This confidence will manifest itself to superior critical thinking, reading, writing, organisational, and collaborative abilities.
GIIS offers the IBDP curriculum for secondary school students between the age group of 16-19 years.
GIIS started offering the popular IBDP programme in the year 2005 and the faculty are IB trained with 60% of them being IB examiners.
IBDP curriculum includes subjects from six groups and also has introduced Design Technology, Visual Arts and Films.
The core components include:
● Creativity-Action-Service
● Extended Essay
● Theory Of Knowledge
The subjects offered in Group 1 and 2 are:
Group 1
● English A: Literature Higher Level
● English A: Literature Standard Level
● English A: Language and Literature Standard Level
● English A: Language and Literature Higher Level
Group 2
● French ab initio Standard Level
● French B Standard Level
● Hindi B Higher Level
● Hindi B Standard Level
● Spanish ab initio SL
● Tamil B Standard Level
The subjects offered in Group 3 and 4 are:
Group 3
● Business Management Higher Level (Bus. & Man.)
● Business Management Standard Level (Bus. & Man.)
● Economics Higher Level
● Economics Standard Level
● Environmental Systems and Societies Standard Level
● History Higher Level
● History Standard Level
● Psychology Higher Level
● Psychology Standard Level
● Digital Society Higher Level
● Digital Society Standard Level
Group 4
● Biology Higher Level
● Biology Standard Level
● Chemistry Higher Level
● Chemistry Standard Level
● Computer Science Higher Level (Computer Sc.)
● Computer Science Standard Level (Computer Sc.)
● Design Technology Standard Level
● Design Technology Higher Level
● Physics Standard Level
● Physics Higher Level
The subjects offered in Group 5 and 6 are:
Group 5
● Mathematics Analysis and Approaches Higher Level
● Mathematics Analysis and Approaches Standard Level
● Mathematics Applications and Interpretation Higher Level
● Mathematics Applications and Interpretation Standard Level
Group 6
● Film Standard Level
● Film Higher Level
● Visual Arts Standard Level
● Visual Arts Higher Level
Busy, but balanced. The student will not only be focused on academics but also on their community, their own creativity, and development. We also work to build student resilience so that they learn how to respond to challenges and how to learn from and overcome struggles.
To know more about our curriculum we can arrange for an in-person or virtual campus tour. You just need to fill in the form and we will make the necessary arrangements as per your convenience for the campus tour.
Yes. GIIS provides the following scholarships for the IBDP curriculum:
● Global Citizen Scholarship
● 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship
● Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship
● Mahatma Gandhi Universal Value Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
● Global Future-Ready Scholarship.
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