Students in grades 6 through 10 continue with the IPS core curriculum of English, Arabic, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and Health and Physical Education. KSA Social Studies, as well as Islamic Studies or Culture, are taught as per Ministry requirements. Students in grades 7 and 8 take semester-long exploratory subjects on Robotics and Art; in addition, they can choose between Approaches to Learning 7/8 or French as year-long courses. Students in grades 9 and 10 take Approaches to Learning 9/10 and can choose between Art, Business Management, or French.
The curriculum emphasizes the IB learner profile attributes: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, and Reflective.
An IPS graduate must meet the following requirements:
| Course Area | Total Credits | Credits Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 1 credit per HS year |
| Language acquisition All students MUST take Arabic, regardless of nationality |
4 |
1 credit per HS year, a minimum of 2 consecutive years in the same language |
| Social Studies | 4 | 1 credit per HS year |
| Science | 4 | 1 credit per HS year |
| Mathematics | 4 | 1 credit per HS year |
| Electives Assigned electives and students’ choice of one year-long elective |
4 |
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| Health & Physical Education |
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| Saudi History/Geography | 1 | 0.25 credit per HS year |
Islamic Studies / Culture
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2 | 0.5 credit per HS year |
Starting with the 2019 graduating class:
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Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - 1 credits (0.5 credit in grades 11 and 12)
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Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS): 150 hours total in grades 11 and 12; individually modified program for non-Diploma students as decided by the IB Coordinator and Administration.
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Extended Essay: 2500 - 4000 words essay in grades 11 and 12; individually modified program for non-Diploma students as decided by the IB Coordinator and Administration.