Academics

IB System

At Carleton College International School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) system forms the bedrock of our pedagogical framework. Championing the IB’s principles, we prioritize experiential learning, interdisciplinary connections, and global awareness in our teaching strategies. Our dedicated educators utilize this approach to inspire curiosity, promote independent thinking, and instill a sense of global responsibility in our students, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the diverse challenges of the 21st century.

Focus On Reading

Carleton College International School has always placed an unparalleled emphasis on the power of reading, recognizing its profound influence on cognitive development, imagination, and academic success. Rooted in the conviction that reading is the gateway to understanding complex ideas, fostering creativity, and promoting critical thinking, the school has integrated a comprehensive reading curriculum that spans from the classics to contemporary literature. Furthermore, CCIS consistently invests in updating its expansive library, organizes regular reading challenges, and invites authors for interactive sessions, ensuring that students are exposed to a wide range of perspectives and genres.

Accredited IB School

Carleton College International School is a proud accredited Primary Years Programme (PYP) institution, reflecting our commitment to the gold standard of the International Baccalaureate (IB) system. Our emphasis on inquiry-based learning and intercultural understanding, combined with regular educator training, ensures our students receive a top-tier, holistic education. Our adept implementation of the IB philosophy readies our students for a globalized world, both academically and personally.

Carleton College International School Authorization status

Carleton College International School is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Carleton College International School believes is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Carleton College International School is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Carleton College International School is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Carleton College International School believes is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Middle Years Programme (MYP) is high-quality education for students aged 11-16.

The Middle School Years Program (MYP) is a five-year student-centered programme that provides students with a challenging framework that motivates them to make connections between their theoretical studies and real world, empowering them with skills and profiles to thrive and make a difference in a rapidly changing world. The programme encourages students to engage through inquiring into concept-driven interdisciplinary learning, which allows them to make important connections among the eight academic disciplines culminating in holistic learning that allows students the chance to analyze complex concepts to develop the habits they need to participate in our increasingly interconnected world and be accountable members of their society. MYP students inquire into significant issues, concepts and ideas on a local, national or global scale. As a result, internationally-minded active learners who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers emerge. Learners in the MYP gain analytical skills that aid in the interpretation and filtering of information, as well as the production of information and the drawing of conclusions.

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