High School

Explore your passions, inside and outside of the classroom.

International High School students earn world-renown credentials through either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or French Baccalauréat (Le Bac) Diploma. Our students learn and grow in a culturally vibrant, dynamic environment. It is possible that each teacher of a student's many class periods will be citizens of as many different countries. But, our global education does not stop at the classroom door. Our students embark on trips around the world to learn through first-hand experience. 

Grade 9 and 10

In Grade 9 and 10, students position themselves to earn one of the two diplomas through core classes. These core classes provide foundational skills and ensure students explore widely while keeping their minds and options open. For example, students take all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics); study one or more modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish); study mathematics including algebra and elements of trigonometry, geometry, and statistics; study geography as well as history; take a research and design class; and, explore several arts electives (Music, Theater, Film, or Visual Art).

Grade 11 and 12

In Grade 11 and 12, students pursue one of the two diplomas. Both the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and French Baccalauréat (Le Bac) are two-year, academically rigorous mini-degree programs. The IB is the most comprehensive and sought after college preparatory program available in the world today, and Le Bac is the essential credential for entry into any French national university.

"The IB was invaluable in preparing for college—my hardest work was definitely done in high school! It is very rigorous academically, and my college professors were very impressed with the skills I brought to their classes, especially my writing."

Anna Laura Quinn, Class of  2003—
Recording artist and music producer