IBDP (Higher Secondary)
Ms. Tahira Pasha – IBDP Coordinator
The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) at SMSISJC: A Pathway to Global Universities and Lifelong Learning
The IB Diploma Programme at SMSISJC is more than an academic pathway- it is a transformative journey that develops intellectually curious, internationally minded, and balanced learners prepared for the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape. Rooted in the IB Learner Profile, the programme nurtures students who are thinkers, inquirers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, reflective, and resilient.
Aligned with IB’s rigorous standards and practices, the IBDP at SMSISJC places strong emphasis on research skills, critical thinking, academic integrity, and conceptual understanding. Through the Core—Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)—students learn to make meaningful connections across disciplines, reflect deeply on knowledge, and engage responsibly with local and global communities. This holistic framework ensures the development of learners who are intellectually, emotionally, and socially balanced.
Our IB-trained and experienced faculty engage in continuous professional development, ensuring teaching practices remain reflective, research-informed, and aligned with IB pedagogy. Purpose-built infrastructure and a collaborative learning environment further strengthen inquiry-driven learning.
Year after year, SMSISJC students perform above the global IB average and secure admissions to prestigious universities across the globe. Many have been offered merit-based scholarships ranging from ₹16 lakh to ₹1.03 crore by leading national and international universities, reflecting the rigour and depth of the IB experience.
Our alumni frequently share that the transition to university becomes a natural progression—often describing higher education as a “cakewalk”—owing to the independence, research competence, and time-management skills developed through the programme. As echoed by IB educators worldwide, the IB is a highly regarded pre-university programme recognised by leading universities globally, equipping students to thrive in today’s interconnected world and emerge as future-ready leaders.
SMSISJC invites prospective learners who value academic depth, international-mindedness, and grow holistically to become part of the IB Diploma Programme.
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” - Albert Einstein
Video About IBDP
| Subject Group | Options |
|---|---|
| I. Studies in language & literature | English A: Language and Literature (HL/SL) |
| II. Language acquisition | Hindi B (HL/SL) French B (HL/SL) Spanish ab initio SL English B: Language and Literature (HL/SL) |
| III. Individuals and societies | Business Management (HL/SL) Economics (HL/SL) Psychology (HL/SL) Digital Society (HL/SL) History (HL/SL) Environmental Systems & Societies (HL/SL) |
| IV. Sciences | Physics (HL/SL) Chemistry (HL/SL) Biology (HL/SL) Computer Science (HL/SL) Environmental Systems and Societies (HL/SL) |
| V. Mathematics | Mathematics: Approaches & Analysis (HL/SL) Mathematics : Application & Interpretation (HL/SL) |
| VI. The arts | Visual Arts (HL/SL) |
| Core | Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay Creativity, Activity and Service |
CAS: Where Passion Meets Purpose The Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) program in the IBDP empowers students to grow beyond academics by engaging in meaningful experiences.
TOK: Exploring Knowledge, Expanding Minds In the IBDP, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) challenges students to question how we know what we know, fostering critical thinking and open-minded inquiry.
EE: Research. Reflect. Rise. In the IBDP, the Extended Essay (EE) fosters independent research, critical thinking, and in-depth exploration of a student's chosen subject.
