High School
Program of Studies
2013-2014
FINAL DRAFT
01-16-2013 @ 10:23 AM
The American International School of Kuwait
Email: admin@ais-kuwait.org
Website: www.ais-kuwait.org
Phone: 965-1-843-247
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive a United States High School Diploma from the American International School a
student must:
 Attend four years (8 semesters) of secondary school, grades 9-12
 Complete twenty-six (26) out of a possible 32 credits
 Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.50
 Pass all required courses
The final grade for each full credit course is based on the successful completion of that course at the end
of the academic year. Passing mark for Grades 9&10 is a three (3) on the MYP scale of 1-7. Passing
mark for grades 11 &12 is 60% = D-. Each credit involves approximately 150 hours of instruction
spread over a 180 day school year September through June.
Group 1
Language A
4 credits
Students must take one English course per year.
English electives cannot be substituted for
Group 1 courses. *Students with an Arabic
passport must take Arabic 9, 10, 11, 12 or
Arabic as a Foreign Language 9, 10.
Group 2
Language B
4 credits
* Students with a non-Arabic passport must
take AFL 9 & 10 or AFL 9 and two consecutive
years of French or Spanish
Group 3
Humanities
3 credits
Humanities 9&10, Topics in 20th Century World
History, and Understanding Knowledge. IB
Diploma students may take any Group 3 course
to satisfy graduation requirements.
Group 4
Science
3 credits
Science 9&10 and one additional science course.
Group 5
Mathematics
3 credits
Math 9&10 plus one additional math course.
Group 6
Fine Arts
2 credits
Physical Education
2 credits
P.E. 9,10, 11, and 12: ½ credit per year
Technology
1(2) credits
Technology 9&10: Muslims 1 credit nonMuslims 2 credits
Religion
2 credits
Religion 9, 10, 11, 12 (Muslims only)
Electives
1 credit
Muslims: Student choice 4(5) required for
students with a non-Arabic passport depending
on Language B track.
Fine Arts 9&10
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SCHEDULE PLANNING
When planning your course work for your high school years please keep in mind what many
universities will be looking for in your transcript. I have attempted to cover the major career paths that
many of our students choose, along with a few that are not on the beaten path so that you may plan
accordingly.
Please keep in mind that this is a suggested curriculum. For more detailed information contact
the universities you are interested in applying to.
THE MAJORS:
ARCHITECTURE: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
Architecture
4
Landscape
Architecture
4
4 Precalculus
4 Precalculus
4
Physics
4
Physics
Social
Studies
4
Foreign
Language
3-4
3
2
Other
Visual Arts
1-2 Art
Business
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
Biochemistry
4
4 Precalculus or
Trig.
Biology
4
4 Trig. and
Precalculus
Biotech
4
Genetics
4
4 Precalculus
4 Calculus
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth
4
Marine Bio.
4
4 Precalculus
Microbiology
4
4 Precalculus or
Calculus
4 Biology
Physics
Chemistry
4
Chemistry
Physics
Earth
4
Chemistry
Physics
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
2
2-3
Comp. App.
3
2-3
3
2-3
Comp.
Science
Comp.
Science
3
2-3
Comp. Skills
3
2-3
Statistics
Comp.
Science
Other
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BUSINESS: Suggested curriculum
3
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
4 Pre-calculus
3
3
2-3
4
3
3
3
2-3
Fashion
Mer.
Finance
4
3
3
3
3-4
4
4 Pre-calculus
3
3
2-3
Human
Resources
4
3
3
3
2-3
Int. Bus.
M.I.S.
4
4
4 Pre-calculus
4 Pre-calculus
3
3
3
3
4
2-3
Marketing
4
3
3
3
2-3
Major
English
Math
Science
Accounting
4
3 Trig.
Bus. Adm. &
Management
E-Com.
4
Other
Speech
Comp. Courses
Comp.: Office App.
and Spreadsheets
Economics
Comp. Science
Art, Art history,
Business
Economics
Comp. Science
Statistics
Statistics
Psychology
Comp. App.
Business
Calculus
Calculus
Economics
Business
Comp. Science
Comp. Word
Processing,
Spreadsheets
COMMUNICATIONS: Suggested Curriculum
3
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
3
3
3
2-3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3-4
3-4
4
3
3
3
2-3
Major
English
Math
Science
Advertising
4
3
Communications
4
Journalism
Public Relations
Radio and TV
Other
Art, Business,
Comp.
Applications
Journalism,
Drama
Journalism
Journalism,
Business, Comp.
Applications
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
Computer
Science
4
4 Precalculus
3
Info
Sciences
4
4 Precalculus
4
Physics
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
3
2-3
Other
Calculus, Comp. Science,
Physics
(electricity/magnetism)
Comp. Science, Speech,
Psychology, Sociology
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EDUCATION: Suggested Curriculum
3
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2-3
2-3
4
3
3
3
2-3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2-3
2-3
Major
English
Math
Science
Early
Childhood
Elementary
Middle
School
Secondary
4
3
4
4
Special Ed.
P.E.
Other
Psychology,
Sociology
Comp. Science
Psychology, 4 year
sequence of the
course you plan to
teach.
ENGINEERING: Suggested Curriculum
Major
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
4 Physics
Chemistry
3
2-3
Calculus
Comp. Science
3
2-3
Comp. Skills
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
4 Physics
Chemistry
3
2-3
3
2-3
Comp. App.,
Economics,
Business
4 Physics
3
2-3
Comp. App.
4
Chemistry
Physics
4
3
2-3
Comp. Science
3
2-3
Comp. Science
English
Math
Science
Aeronautical
4
4 Physics
Chemistry
Bioengineerin
g
4
Architectural
4
Chemical
4
Civil
4
Electrical
4
Mechanical
4
4 Precalculus
Calculus
4 Precalculus
Trig.
4 Precalculus
Calculus
4 Precalculus
Calculus
4 Precalculus
Calculus
Trig.
Geometry
4 Precalculus
Calculus
4 Precalculus
Software
4
4 Precalculus
Calculus
Other
Comp. Science
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HEALTH: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
Food &
Nutrition
4
3 Pre-calculus
Trigonometry
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Other
Language
2-3
Speech
Health
Care
Admin.
Nursing
4
3
4
3
2-3
4
4 Pre-calculus
Calculus
Statistics
3 Biology
Chemistry
3
2-3
Pharmacy
4
4 Pre-calculus
3
2-3
Premedicine
4
4 Pre-calculus
Calculus
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
4 Biology
Chemistry
Physics
4
3-4
Psychology
Comp. App
Psychology
Comp.Science
LIBERAL ARTS: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
4
3
3
Liberal
Arts
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
3
Other
Art 1
MULTIDISIPLINARY STUDIES: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
Global
Studies
4
3
3
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
4
Other
Economics,
Geography
Statistics
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Environmental
Science
4
4 Precalculus
Environmental
Studies
4
3
Science
3 Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Science
3 Science
Chemistry
Biology
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
language
2-3
3
2-3
Other
Comp.
App.,
Calculus,
Stats.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Aeronautics
and Aviation
Science
4
Math
Social
Studies
3
Science
4 Precalculus
3 Physics
(electricity &
magnetism)
Foreign
Language
2-3
Other
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: Suggested Curriculum
Major
3
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
3-4
3
4
2-3
English
Math
Science
4
3
4
3
Human
Resources
Public
Admin.
Other
Comp. Literacy
Statistics
Psychology
Comp. Science
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Suggested Curriculum
Major
English
Math
Science
International
Relations
4
3
3
Social
Studie
s
4
Political
Science
Psychology
4
4
2
4
3-4
4
4
Trigonometry
or Precalculus
4 Adv.
Biology or
Chemistry
3
2-3
Foreign
Language
4
Other
World
History
Political
Philosophy
Political
Philosophy
Comp.
Science
Statistics
Psychology
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS: Suggested Curriculum
Major
3
Social
Studies
3
Foreign
Language
2-3
3
3
3
2-3
4
3
3
3
2-3
4
3
3
3
2-3
4
3
3
3
2-3
English
Math
Science
Animation
4
3
Cinematography
4
Fashion/Apparel
Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Other
Art, Art History,
Computer
Applications
Art, Drama,
Computers
Art 2-3
Comp. App.
Art and a
portfolio
Art History, Art,
Computer Aided
Design
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General Course Selection Notes:
Please keep in mind that the suggested curricula outlined above are the minimum courses that
universities are looking for in future students.
If at all possible, to enhance your transcript, you should take the IB Diploma Programme. Where this is
not possible, then you should take as many Diploma Programme courses as possible, preferably at the
Higher Level in your intended major. This may increase your likelihood of acceptance to your desired
university.
For more information about the Diploma Programme, please attend the DP information sessions or
speak to the DP Coordinator.
SPECIAL NOTE:
STUDENTS WISHING TO ENROLL AT KUWAIT UNIVERSITY OR AT A PUBLIC EGYPTIAN UNIVERSITY
MUST TAKE FULL-YEAR CLASSES IN THE FOLLOWING:
SCIENCES:
 CHEMISTRY
 PHYSICS
 BIOLOGY
MATH:
 ALGEBRA II
 PRE-CALCULUS OR CALCULUS
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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of
education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university
and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical
well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s
leading universities.
Group 1: Studies in Language
and Literature
 Arabic A: Language and
Literature SL&HL
 English A: Literature SL & HL
 English A: Language and
Literature SL&HL
Group 2: Language Acquisition
 Arabic B: HL
 French ab Initio: SL
 French B: SL & HL
 Spanish ab Initio: SL
Group 3: Individuals and
Societies
 Business and Management: SL
& HL
 Economics: SL & HL
 History: SL & HL
 Information Technology in a
Global Society: SL
Group 4: Sciences
 Environmental Systems and
Societies SL
 Biology: SL & HL
 Chemistry: SL & HL
 Physics: SL & HL
Group 5: Mathematics
 Math Studies: SL
 Math: SL & HL
Group 6: The Arts
 Theatre: SL &HL
 Visual Arts: SL & HL
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
To complete the two-year IB Full Diploma Programme students will:
 select one course from each of groups 1-5
 choose a sixth subject from either group 6 or a second course from groups 1-5
 study three subjects at the Standard Level (SL)
 study three subjects at the Higher Level (HL)
 study the Theory of Knowledge course (TOK)
 complete an extended essay (EE)
 complete the 150 hours in each of creativity, action and service (CAS)
Any student registering for one or more Diploma Programme courses is required to write
the IB World Exams, complete the internal and external assessments and pay the IB
registration and examination fee.
All students intending to enter the Diploma Programme beginning in grade 11 must fulfill the
following requirements:
 Successful completion of the Personal Project
 Successful completion of Community and Service
Students interested in the Full Diploma Programme must understand that it is demanding
programme that is accessible to many kinds of learners. It is important to be motivated,
organized, hard working and have a strong desire to be successful.
The Diploma Programme Coordinator along with the counseling department and grade 10
teachers will review all student course selections to ensure that students are placed in the
appropriate level and course.
Students will make their choice to be in the full Diploma Programme (6 DP courses (3 SL and 3
HL), TOK and Supervised Study) or they may choose to take individual Diploma courses making
them a Diploma Courses student. Any students wishing to take more than 4 Diploma Courses are
encouraged to join the Full Diploma Programme.
Students who join the Full Diploma Programme take classes in grade eleven that meet the AIS
high school graduation requirements. If a student wishes to leave the Full Diploma Programme,
this can only be done at the end of the grade eleven year.
If you are a Kuwaiti citizen wishing to obtain a government scholarship, it is your responsibility
to enquire with the Ministry of Education about your course requirements. This is solely the
responsibility of the student and his/her family. Furthermore, students are responsible for
meeting AIS high school graduation requirements and being prepared for university pre-requisite
requirements.
Students who hold an Arab passport are required by the Ministry of Education to complete Arabic
and Religion course work. In order to fulfill the Arabic requirements Full Diploma students must
select either DP Arabic A: Language and Literature SL/HL or DP Arabic Language B HL.
For further information, speak directly to the Diploma Programme Coordinator or email
ibdiploma@ais-kuwait.org.
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GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
LANGUAGE A: ENGLISH
English 9 (MYP 4)
Description: Students study literature and language to develop the critical, analytical, and creative
thinking skills necessary to communicate clearly, imaginatively, and effectively, both in writing and in
speech. Students study a variety of literary genres to develop an awareness of the relationship
between life and literary experience. Language study includes vocabulary, grammar, developing
reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as expanding verbal fluency. By writing frequently and by
practicing through oral presentations, students will organize, communicate, and evaluate ideas
logically and creatively. Student writing will focus on literary analysis, creative, persuasive, and
reflective writing. As well, students build on their understanding of writing as a process of prewriting,
drafting, revising, and publishing.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Grade 8 English
English 10 (MYP 5)
Description: Students read a variety of literary works comparing and contrasting settings,
characterizations, conflicts, point of view, and themes. The study of vocabulary & grammar, the
developing of reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as the expanding of verbal fluency and the
analyzing of the structure of language continue. Students develop their ability to write with an
appropriate register. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students expand their
understanding of writing as a process and develop their skill in revising according to purpose and
audience. The writing focus will be on developing the ability to write a literary essay – a necessary
prerequisite for senior English courses. They will continue and refine their skills in creative, persuasive
and reflective writing as well as the development of research skills. Students continue to develop
literacy in reading, writing, thinking, listening, speaking and viewing skills.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Grade 9 English
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DP1& DP2 English Language A: Literature SL/HL
This Language A: Literature course covers both grade 11 and 12 and is a two-year intensive
study of literature for either Full Diploma students or Diploma Courses students. Through the
study of a wide range of texts and critical approaches to these texts, the Language A: Literature
course encourages students to appreciate literature and to develop an ability to reflect critically
on their reading, through their oral and written work. This course is for students with strong
oral/written literary and analytical skills and a passion for reading. In addition, students with a
desire to study literature at the post-secondary level are encouraged to take this course.
Students must select either Standard Level or Higher Level for this course. Higher Level students
are required to read three additional texts during the two year course, are assessed according to
different rubrics for written assignments, and have longer IB World Exams than Standard Level
students.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year in grades 11 and 12
2 years
A minimum score of a low 5 (80%) in MYP5 for Standard Level or a
minimum score of a high 5 (87%) for Higher Level, the recommendation of
a Grade 10 English teacher and a demand piece of writing supervised by
Language A Diploma Program teachers on January 27, 2013.
DP1 & DP2 English Language A: Language and Literature SL/HL
The Language A: Language and Literature course covers both grade 11 and 12, and is a two-year
study of the use of language in society for either Full Diploma students or Diploma Courses
students. Through the study of media and literature, the course aims to develop student’s
analytical skills. Although this course is equal in difficulty and value to the Literature course
described above, it focuses on real-world texts, like advertisements and websites for example, to
develop an understanding of how language is used and to strengthen the written and oral
communication skills of students. Additionally, there is less focus on literary analysis and fewer
texts studied than the Literature course.
Students must select either Standard Level or Higher Level for this course. Higher Level students
are required to read 2 additional texts during the two year course, to submit 1 additional written
task to the IB, are assessed according to different rubrics for written assessments, and have
longer exams than Standard Level students.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year in grades 11 and 12
2 years
A minimum score of a low 5 (80%) in MYP5 for Standard Level or a
minimum score of a high 5 (87%) for Higher Level, the recommendation of
a Grade 10 English teacher and a demand piece of writing supervised by
Language A Diploma Program teachers on January 27, 2013.
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English 11 (English Language A: Language and Literature)
Note: This course follows the DP English Language A: Language and Literature (Standard Level) curriculum.
This means students registering in this course are required to complete the internal assessments.
The English 11 (English Language A: Language and Literature) course is designed for those
students who do NOT wish to do the Full Diploma or be a Diploma Courses student as it does not
require the completion of IB external assessments. However, students will be required to
complete all internal assessments. Through the study of media and literature, the course aims to
develop student’s analytical skills of both fiction and non-fiction texts. The first half of the year
will focus on language in society, studying the interaction of language with power and gender. The
second half of the year will be devoted to a close study of two literary works, focusing on the
literary elements within these works. The English 11 course will help students develop the skills
needed to think, write and speak critically about texts they interact with on a daily basis.
This course is designed for those students who are neither Full Diploma or Diploma Courses
students. Students will not be given preparation for the IB World Exam.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Grade 10 English
English 12 (English Language A: Language and Literature)
This course follows the DP2 English Language A: Language and Literature (Standard Level) curriculum.
This means students registering in this course are required to complete the internal assessments.
This course is the second year of the non-diploma course, which was designed for those students
who did NOT wish to do the Full Diploma or be a Diploma Courses student as it does not complete
all the external assessments necessary for the IBO; it does, however, require completion of all the
internal assessments. The English 12 course will continue the work started in year 11. The first
half of the year will be an intensive study of mass communication and the media. The second half
of the year will be devoted to the study of two literary works, focusing on the environment in
which the texts were written. Similar to Grade 11, the English 12 course will continue to guide
students in developing the skills needed to think, write and speak critically about texts they
interact with on a daily basis.
This course is designed for those students NOT seeking an IB Diploma or IB Certificate in English
Language A: Language and Literature as IB World Exam preparation will NOT be given.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Grade 11 English
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ENGLISH ELECTIVE COURSES
Journalism and Media Studies (Grade 11/12)
This is a two part course introducing students to journalism and the media. The first part of the
course is designed to help students develop journalistic writing and reporting skills. It also
provides students with opportunities for learning the language of journalism, developing
communication skills in writing different kinds of articles, understanding news and the process of
publication, and becoming more critical readers. Students taking this class will be responsible for
covering newsworthy events (around the world and on the AIS campus) and writing about them
for the school newspaper blog, The Lion’s Roar. It is expected that students will leave the course
with writing and publishing skills that introduce them to the world of publishing. Students will
thus gain experience writing for different purposes and different audiences.
Part two of this course is concentrated on introducing students to contemporary issues and
debates in media and society. Topics will include mass communication theory, advertising,
marketing, commercialism, news media, media effects and control, feedback, and audience
analysis. The course will also include an examination of the processes by which gender is
constructed in the mass communication media. Students will be able to utilize the knowledge they
learn in this segment of the class to better their understanding of journalism. A positive attitude
and effective research and writing skills are essential to be successful in this course.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Grade 10 English, the recommendation of a Grade 10 English teacher and a
demand piece of writing supervised by the Journalism teacher on January
27, 2013.
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‫‪LANGUAGE A: ARABIC‬‬
‫‪All Arab passport holders must schedule Arabic for each year of high school. In order for‬‬
‫‪Full Diploma students to fulfill the ministry requirements, they must select either DP‬‬
‫‪Arabic A: Language and Literature SL/HL or DP Arabic Language B HL.‬‬
‫)‪DP1 &DP2 Language A Arabic: Language & Literature (SL & HL‬‬
‫اللغة األولى‪ :‬اللغة و األدب‬
‫ينبغي للطالب المسجل في هذا البرنامج أن يكون من الطلبة المسجلين في برنامج البكلوريا الدولية‪ ,‬وهو ملزم بتقديم امتحان البكلوريا‬
‫الدولية‪ ,‬و أداء جميع متطلبات البرنامج ودفع الرسوم الخاصة باالمتحان‪ .‬مدة هذا البرنامج سنتان ‪ .‬من األهداف الرئيسة لهذا البرنامج‪:‬‬
‫ أن يدرس الطلبة القطع اللغوية‪ ,‬و التراث‪ ,‬من أجل فهم العالم الذي يعيشون فيه‪.‬‬‫ تشجيع الطلبة على التساؤل عن المعنى المراد من اللغة و القطع األدبية والتي غالبا تكتب و تعرض بطريقة غير مباشرة‪.‬‬‫ مساعدة الطلبة على التركيز عن كثب على لغة النصوص التي يدرسونها‬‫ يهدف هذا البرنامج إلى تنمية قدرات الطلبة في تحليل و فهم النصوص سواء األدبية و غيرها‪.‬‬‫ نظرا لطبيعة البكلوريا الدولية‪ ,‬فالنصوص التي يتم دراستها غير مرتبطة بثقافة واحدة‪ ,‬بل شاملة للثقافات المختلفة من منظور‬‫عالمي‪ ,‬مما يعزز الفهم‪ ,‬لتجارب الحياة اإلنسانية (البشرية) جمعاء‪.‬‬
‫ برنامج اللغة و األدب مثالي للطلبة الذين يرغبون في فهم كيفية تطوير اللغة و الثقافة‬‫ مما يشجع الطلبة على التفكير النقدي‪ ,‬و التفاعل مع النصوص المختلفة‪.‬‬‫‪Credit: 1 per year in grades 11 and 12‬‬
‫‪Length of Course: 2 years‬‬
‫‪Prerequisite: Advanced standing in grade 10, recommendation of Arabic teacher, and‬‬
‫‪placement test.‬‬
‫‪The following courses in Arabic use textbooks and follow the curriculum that is prescribed by the‬‬
‫‪Ministry of Education: Arabic 9, Religion 9, Arabic 10, Religion 10, Arabic 11, Religion 11,‬‬
‫‪Arabic 12, Religion 12 and AFL 9, 10, 11 or 12. Specific information regarding these courses‬‬
‫‪can be obtained from the Arabic Head of Department.‬‬
‫‪*Non-Arabic passport holders must have two credits of the same foreign language to‬‬
‫‪graduate. For example, AFL 9 and 10 or French 9 and 10.‬‬
‫‪Arabic Grades 11 & 12‬‬
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‫اللغة األولى) العربي) للصفين الحادي عشر و الثاني عشر‬
‫برنامج للطلبة الغير مسجلين في البكلوريا الدولية‪.‬‬
‫يتبع هذا البرنامج منهج وزارة التربية في دولة الكويت‪ .‬هذا البرنامج يهتم بدراسة فنون األدب المختلفة‪ ,‬حرص مؤلفوه على أن يكون‬
‫مساره سهال و اسلوبه ممتعا‪ ,‬و مضامينه مشوقه و ألزم نفسه باألسس التربوية المعاصرة‪ ,‬منها ‪:‬‬
‫ إشعار المتعلم بأن للغة وظائفها الحيوية و اإلجتماعية فهي أداة للثقافة و الفكر‪ ,‬و أداة للتواصل االجتماعي و القومي و وعاء‬‫التراث و الحضارة‪.‬‬
‫ اإلفادة من الوحدة اللغوية في تيسير اكتساب المهارات اللغوية‪ ,‬إذ النص األدبي أو الموضوع القرائي ينبوع ترتبط به الفروع‬‫اللغوية جميعها‪.‬‬
‫ الحرص على بناء القدرة اللغوية الشاملة و اإلفادة من الرعاية المتوازنه لفنون اللغة في إاار التكامل بينها‪.‬‬‫ األخذ بمنهج تدريبي يكسب المتعلم المهارات اللغوية التي تعينه في قابل حياته على ممارسة التعلم معتمدا على ذاته (التعلم‬‫الذاتي)‬
‫ الحرص على تزويد المتعلم بخبرات قرائية منوعة من خالل تدريبة على األلوان القرائية التي تتطلبها الممارسات القرائية‬‫المستقبلية في الحياة المعاصرة و تهيئته لممارسة هذه األلوان بمهارة تمكنه من تحقيق اقصى فائده في أقل وقت‪ ,‬و ذلك في‬
‫إاار المجاالت القرائية المختلفة‪ ,‬و ذلك تلبية لحاجات المتعلم‪ ,‬و بناء شخصيته بامتالك مهارات قرائية يستطيع بها التواصل‬
‫مع مجتمعه و العالم من حوله‪.‬‬
‫ العناية بحركات الضبط و اإلعراب في لغتنا العربية لكونها لغة معربة لها خصائصها المميزة‪.‬‬‫ ربط المتعلم بأجمل مافي لغته‪ ,‬مما جاء في محكم البيان‪ ,‬و على لسان أفصح العرب و أبلغهم‪ ,‬و ما تغنى به الشعراء و األدباء‬‫من جميل القول و روائع البيان‪.‬‬
‫‪Credit: 1 per year in grades 11 and 12‬‬
‫‪Length of course: 2 years‬‬
‫‪GROUP 2: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION‬‬
‫‪LANGUAGE B‬‬
‫‪Language B is the study of a new language in order to promote cultural understanding through‬‬
‫‪language. The general objective of this course is the acquisition of language and proficiency in the four‬‬
‫‪language skills: oral comprehension and expression, reading comprehension and written expression.‬‬
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Language B classes are available for students with no background or limited experience with various
aspects of the target language. For instance, French and Spanish ab initio are taught at an introductory
level for students with little to no prior experience in the language being taught. For students with
prior experience in their language B subject, they are expected to register for French B at the Standard
or Higher level or Arabic B at the Higher Level.
MYP 4 & 5 ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (AFL)
Phase 1(emergent communicator)
Description: Phase 1 provides students with an introduction to the Arabic Language enabling
them to deal with simple, basic daily life situations. At the end of this level, students should be
able to understand and respond to simple phrases, statements and questions and convey basic
information in a limited range of everyday situations, using oral and written language appropriate
to a very limited range of interpersonal and cultural contexts.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Foundation 1-2 or None
Placement test for new students, interview and student language profile
Phase 2 (emergent communicator)
Description: Phase 2 is structured to develop the student’s comprehensive skills in reading,
writing, listening and speaking. Students at this level play a main role in learning. At the end of
this level students should be able to understand and respond to simple spoken and written texts,
and identify messages, facts, opinions, feelings and ideas in oral, visual and written language.
They should be able to interact to share information in a limited range of familiar situations, using
basic oral and written language appropriate to a limited range of interpersonal and cultural
contexts.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 1 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 3 (capable communicator)
Description: Phase 3 is an intermediate Arabic Language course enabling students to deal with
familiar and unfamiliar daily life situations. Students understand and respond to a limited
variety of spoken and written texts. By the end of this level students should be able to,
understand and respond to a limited variety of spoken and written texts, understand specific
information, main ideas and some details presented in oral, visual and written language. They
should be able to engage in conversation and write structured texts to express their ideas,
opinions and experiences in a range of familiar and unfamiliar situations, using oral and written
language appropriate to a limited range of interpersonal and cultural contexts.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 2 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 4 (capable communicator)
Description: Phase 4 is an intermediate Arabic Language course enabling students to deal with
daily familiar and unfamiliar life situations. By the end of this level students should be able to,
interpret specific information, main ideas and some details presented in complex oral, visual
and written language. They should be able to draw conclusions and recognize implied opinions
and attitudes in texts read and viewed. They should be able to engage in conversation and write
structured texts to share informative and organized ideas, justified opinions and experiences on
topics and concepts explored in class. They should be able to identify aspects of format and
style, and speak and write with a clear sense of the audience and purpose.
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Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 4 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 5 (Proficient communicator)
Description: Phase 5 is an Advanced Arabic Language course enabling students on speaking and
writing for social and some academic purposes situations. By the end of this level, students should
be able to analyze specific information, opinions and attitudes presented in oral, visual and
written language. They should be able to draw conclusions, deduce information and recognize
implied opinions and attitudes. They should be able to respond and react to questions and ideas
in a range of spoken, visual and written texts. They should be able to actively engage in
conversations in social and some academic situations to contribute substantial information
containing relevant and focused ideas supported by examples and illustrations. They should be
able to write clear and effective structured texts to share informative and organized ideas,
justified opinions and experiences on topics of personal interests and global significance, they
interpret aspects of format and style, and adapt register and style of language to suit the context.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 4 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 6 (Proficient communicator)
Description: Phase 6 is an Advanced Arabic Language course enabling students to communicate
in speaking and writing for a variety of social and academic purposes. By the end of this level,
students should be able to analyze specific information, opinions and attitudes presented in oral,
visual and written language. They should be able to draw conclusions, deduce information and
recognize implied opinions and attitudes. They should be able to respond and react to questions
and ideas in a range of spoken, visual and written texts. They should be able to actively engage in
conversations in social and some academic situations to contribute substantial information
containing relevant and focused ideas supported by examples and illustrations. They should be
able to write clear and effective structured texts to share informative and organized ideas,
justified opinions and experiences on topics of personal interests and global significance; they
interpret aspects of format and style, and adapt register and style of language to suit the context.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 5 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
DP1 & DP2 Arabic Language B HL
‫ المستوى العالي فقط‬HL)‫اللغة الثانية ( ب‬
. ‫هذا البرنامج يقدم كأحد االختيارات لطالب البكالوريا الدولية حاملي الجوازات العربية‬
‫ وهو ملزم بتقديم امتحان‬,‫ ينبغي للطالب المسجل في هذا البرنامج أن يكون من الطلبة المسجلين في برنامج البكلوريا الدولية‬.‫ و أداء جميع متطلبات البرنامج ودفع الرسوم الخاصة باالمتحان‬,‫البكالوريا الدولية‬
‫ ويسعى منهاج اللغة“ ب ”إلى تنمية الفهم الدّولي وتعزيز االهتمام بالقضايا العالمية باإلضافة إلى زيادة وعي‬،‫مدة هذا البرنامج سنتان‬
.‫وهو يسعى أيضا إلى تنمية الوعي ال ُمتداخل الثقافات لدى الطالب‬. ‫الطالب بمسؤوليتهم على المستوى المحلي أيضا‬
: ‫يهدف هذا البرنامج إلى إقدار الطالب على‬
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.‫تنظيم األفكار حول مجموعة من المواضيع بطريقة واضحة ومتناسقة و ُمقنعة‬
.‫ فهم مجموعة من النصوص المكتوبة والمحكية وتحليلها واالستجابة لها‬. ‫فهم واستخدام األعمال األدبية المكتوبة باللغة التي يدرسونها‬
.‫ التواصل شفهيا من أجل تفسير وجهة نظر عن موضوع ُمحدَّد بالتفصيل‬.‫ وضع ُحجج جليّة و ُمقنعة دعما لوجهة نظر‬‫ كتابة نصوص يكون فيها استخدام االختيارات اللغوية واألسلوب واألدوات البالغية والعناصر البنيوية مناسبا‬.‫ للجمهور والغرض‬Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisite: Teacher’s recommendation. Students may be required to sit for a placement test.
DP1 & DP2 Arabic Language B HL
This course is a language acquisition class for students with some background in the Arabic
Language. Students in this class will learn the language and explore the cultures connected to it.
This class is offered at the Higher level only.
Description: In this advanced course special emphasis is placed on perfecting the student’s
comprehensive skills in reading, writing and speaking and the study of literature. It also prepares
the student to use the language appropriately in a range of situations and contexts and for a
variety of purposes. Students will learn to communicate accurately in speech and in writing,
develop their ability to understand and respond to the language demands of in social and cultural
contacts and strengthen their competence in the language and idiomatic forms. This course is
not open to Arabic first language speakers. If Arabic is your first language you must
register for Arabic Language A.
Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisite: Teacher’s recommendation. Students may be required to sit for a placement test.
FRENCH MYP 4 & 5
Phase 1(emergent communicator)
Description: Phase 1 provides students with an introduction to the French Language enabling
them to deal with simple, basic, daily life situations. At the end of this level, students should be
able to understand and respond to simple phrases, statements and questions and convey basic
information in a limited range of everyday situations, using oral and written language appropriate
to a limited range of interpersonal and cultural contexts.
Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: Foundation 1/2 or None. Placement test for new students, interview and student
language profile
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Phase 2 (emergent communicator)
Description: Phase 2 is structured to develop the student’s comprehensive skills in reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Students at this level play a main role in learning. At the end of this level
students should be able to understand and respond to simple spoken and written texts, and identify
messages, facts, opinions, feelings and ideas in oral, visual and written language. They should be able
to interact to share information in a limited range of familiar situations, using basic oral and written
language appropriate to a limited range of interpersonal and cultural contexts.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 1 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 3 (capable communicator)
Description: Phase 3 is an intermediate French Language course enabling students to deal with
familiar and unfamiliar daily life situations. Students understand and respond to a limited variety of
spoken and written texts. By the end of this level students should be able to, understand and respond to
a limited variety of spoken and written texts, understand specific information, main ideas and some
details presented in oral, visual and written language. They should be able to engage in conversation
and write structured texts to express their ideas, opinions and experiences in a range of familiar and
unfamiliar situations, using oral and written language appropriate to a limited range of interpersonal
and cultural contexts.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 2 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 4 (capable communicator)
Description: Phase 4 is an intermediate French Language course enabling students to deal with daily
familiar and unfamiliar life situations. By the end of this level students should be able to, interpret
specific information, main ideas and some details presented in complex oral, visual and written
language. They should be able to draw conclusions and recognize implied opinions and attitudes in
texts read and viewed. They should be able to engage in conversation and write structured texts to
share informative and organized ideas, justified opinions and experiences on topics and concepts
explored in class. They should be able to identify aspects of format and style, and speak and write
with a clear sense of the audience and purpose.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 3 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 5 (Proficient communicator)
Description: Phase 5 is an Advanced French Language course enabling students on speaking and
writing for social and some academic purposes situations. By the end of this level, students should be
able to analyze specific information, opinions and attitudes presented in oral, visual and written
language. They should be able to draw conclusions, deduce information and recognize implied
opinions and attitudes. They should be able to respond and react to questions and ideas in a range of
spoken, visual and written texts. They should be able to actively engage in conversations in social and
some academic situations to contribute substantial information containing relevant and focused ideas
supported by examples and illustrations. They should be able to write clear and effective structured
texts to share informative and organized ideas, justified opinions and experiences on topics of personal
interests and global significance; they interpret aspects of format and style, and adapt register and style
of language to suit the context.
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Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 4 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
Phase 6 (Proficient communicator)
Description: Phase 6 is an Advanced French Language course enabling students to communicate
in speaking and writing for a variety of social and academic purposes. By the end of this level,
students should be able to analyze specific information, opinions and attitudes presented in oral,
visual and written language. They should be able to draw conclusions, deduce information and
recognize implied opinions and attitudes. They should be able to respond and react to questions
and ideas in a range of spoken, visual and written texts. They should be able to actively engage in
conversations in social and some academic situations to contribute substantial information
containing relevant and focused ideas supported by examples and illustrations. They should be
able to write clear and effective structured texts to share informative and organized ideas,
justified opinions and experiences on topics of personal interests and global significance; they
interpret aspects of format and style, and adapt register and style of language to suit the context.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 per year
1 year
Successfully passed Phase 5 with a minimum MYP grade of 5
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH
(Open to students in Grades 11 and 12)
This course is a French language acquisition class for non-DP students with no or little experience
in French.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have had little or no French instruction.
DP1 & DP2 FRENCH ab initio SL
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Description: This course is a two year program designed for DP students who have had
limited or no French instruction. Students having had extensive French instruction in the
MYP or elsewhere must take French B SL or HL. The goal of this intensive course is to teach
students to communicate within an authentic cultural context according to the syllabus prescribed
by the IB. Through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills, students acquire
the ability to respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations
In this course students are introduced to the French and the francophone culture as well as a
variety of work units, and media presentations which develop communicative competence such as
dialogues, conversations, oral presentations, written exercises and compositions. The second year
of the program is intended to teach students to communicate in French and to learn about the
French and the francophone culture, with a special attention to the themes prescribed by the IB
syllabus. The objectives of this course are to emphasize proficiency in the four different language
skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing within the context of the French and the
francophone culture.
Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 2 year course
Prerequisite: This course designed for DP students who have had limited or no French instruction.
Students having had extensive French instruction in the MYP must take French B SL or HL.
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DP1 & DP2 FRENCH B
This course is a language acquisition class for students with some background in French. Students
will learn the language and explore the cultures connected to it. This class is offered at both
Standard and Higher level which are differentiated by the depth of oral and written
communication students will be required to engage in, more challenging studies in literature at the
HL level and the level of difficulty and the demands of assessment.
DP1 & DP2 FRENCH B SL
Description: The range of purposes and situations for which and in which the language is used in
language B SL extends well beyond those at the ab initio level. In this advanced course special
emphasis is placed on perfecting the student’s comprehensive skills in reading, writing and
speaking. It also prepares the student to use the language appropriately in a range of situations and
contexts and for a variety of purposes. Students will learn to communicate accurately in speech and
in writing, develop their ability to understand and respond to the language demands of in social and
cultural contacts and strengthen their competence in the language and idiomatic forms.
Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisite: 3 years of academic French or permission of the Head of Department. Students may
be required to sit for a placement test.
DP1 & DP2 FRENCH B HL
Description: The range of purposes and situations for which and in which the language is used in
language B HL courses extends well beyond those in SL. In this advanced course special emphasis is
placed on perfecting the student’s comprehensive skills in reading, writing and speaking. It also
prepares the student to use the language appropriately in a range of situations and contexts.
Students will learn how to use the language for a variety of purposes and produce clear text with
appropriate style, rhetorical devices and structural elements. This will be achieved through a wide
range of learning activities and two works of literature
Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisite: 4 years of academic French or permission of the Head of Department. Students may
have to sit for a placement test.
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INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH
(Open to students in Grades 11 and 12)
This course is a Spanish language acquisition class for non-DP students with no or little experience
in Spanish.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have had little or no French instruction.
DP1 & DP2 SPANISH ab initio SL
Description: This course is a two year program designed for DP students who have none or
limited Spanish instruction. The goal of this intensive course is to teach students to communicate
with an authentic cultural context according to the syllabus prescribed by the IB. Through the
development of receptive, productive and interactive skills, students acquire the ability to respond
and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations
In this course students are introduced to the Spanish and the Hispanic culture as well as a variety of
work units, and media presentations which develop communicative competence such as dialogues,
conversations, oral presentations, written exercises and compositions. The second year of the
program is intended to teach the students to communicate in Spanish and to learn about the
Hispanic culture with special attention to the themes prescribed by the IB syllabus. The objectives
of this course are to emphasize proficiency in the four different language skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing within the context of the Hispanic culture.
Credit: 1 per year
Length of Course: 2 year course
Prerequisite: This course designed for DP students who have had limited or no Spanish
instruction.
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GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES 9 (MYP 4)
World History, Geography, Economics and Political Systems from the
Scientific Revolution to World War I
Description: Humanities in the MYP is designed to encourage the development of
students by using an integrated approach to the study of history, geography and
economics. Humanities 9 is the first year of a two-year study of World History,
Geography and Economics; making connections to relevant issues within society.
Emphasis is placed on the study of primary and secondary sources and the
development of skills such as investigation and critical thinking towards a topic.
Students will be able to study historic, social and economic developments in the context
of geographical implications. This will help students to recognize that, while natural
forces shape the earth, humans are important agents of change and can shape their
environments as well as be shaped by them, and that the actions taken by one society
can affect others throughout the world. MYP Humanities also encourages students to
develop an inquiring mind, the skills necessary for the effective study of humanities.
Students will develop an international outlook, along with a sense of responsibility
toward community and environment, and to feel a sense of belonging to a “global
village.”
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: Humanities 8 (MYP 3)
HUMANITIES 10 (MYP 5)
World History, Geography, Economics and Political Systems from the start
of World War I to the present day
Description: This is the second of a two-year, thematically organized study of World
History, Geography, Governance and Economics where the primary focus is on the
United States. Students continue to refine and expand critical thinking skills, practice
decision-making and problem solving, formulate questions to guide research, and
further develop a sense of open-mindedness and internationalism.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: Humanities 9 (MYP 4)
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AIS HISTORY REQUIREMENT
Note: Students entering Grade 11 who are not taking the Full Diploma are
required to take DP History SL or HL or Twentieth Century World History. All
courses follow the DP History curriculum.
Twentieth Century World History 11/12
Description: This course is similar in content to the DP1 History SL course. Students
will be taught a variety of 20th Century topics including: Peacemaking and International
Relations: 1918-36, the rise and rule of single party states (i.e. Germany and Cuba).
They will also learn about the Cold War. In addition, all students enrolled in this course
will be required to complete tests that shadow those of the DP classes (with some
alterations). Assignments (including the Historical Investigation) will be identical to the
DP course, and assessed according to the same criteria as students in DP History SL.
The main difference is that students in this course will not submit their work to the IBO
for external assessment and will therefore not receive an IB credential for completion
of the course. This course is open to both Grade 11 and 12 students and can be used to
satisfy AIS Humanities core requirements.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 & 10 (MYP4 and MYP5)
DP1 & DP 2 HISTORY SL
Twentieth Century World History
Description: This course will offer students an opportunity to study selected topics in
20th Century World History with an international dimension. The course begins with a
brief examination of history and historical method, then moves on to a study of the
selected topics. The selected topics for this particular course are the following: (1)
peacemaking, peacekeeping: international relations, 1918-1936 (2) the rise and rule of
single-party states pertaining to various twentieth century dictatorial regimes (3) the
Cold War a time of tremendous international tension between the capitalist and
communist world. Students will have extensive reading assignments and acquire the
skills to critically evaluate, interpret, and use source material as historical evidence.
DP1 History SL together with DP2 History SL prepares students to take the Standard
Level DP History world exams. Taking DP1 History SL also fulfills AIS Humanities core
requirements.
Credit: 1 each year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 & 10 (MYP 4 & MYP 5)
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DP1 HISTORY HL
Twentieth Century World History
Description: This course will offer students an opportunity to study selected topics in
20th Century World History with an international dimension. The course begins with a
brief examination of history and historical method, then moves on to a study of selected
topics. The selected topics for this particular course are the following: (1) peacemaking,
peacekeeping: international relations, 1918-1936; (2) the rise and rule of single-party
states pertaining to various twentieth century dictatorial regimes (3) the Cold War a
time of tremendous international tension between the capitalist and communist world.
Students will have extensive reading assignments and acquire the skills to critically
evaluate, interpret, and use source material as historical evidence. DP1 History HL
together with DP2 History HL prepares students to take the Higher Level DP History
world exams. Taking DP1 History HL also fulfills AIS Humanities core requirements.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year.
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 & 10 (MYP 4 & MYP 5)
DP2 HISTORY HL:
Aspects of the History of the Americas
Description: This course will offer students an opportunity to study aspects of the
History of the Americas. Within this region students will engage in an intensive study of
three time periods. While completing the course, students will read widely and acquire
the skills to evaluate, interpret, and use source material critically as historical evidence.
Upon completion of DP1 and DP2 History HL, students will be prepared to take the
Higher Level DP History world exams.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: DP1 History HL (or Twentieth Century History and permission of the
History 11 teacher, Head of Department and DP Coordinator)
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DP1 ECONOMICS SL
Description: DP Economics SL is a two year course designed to expose students to the
inner workings of local, national and global economies. All economies must answer
three questions: What to produce? How to produce it? And who gets it? Students learn
the same economic concepts and anlytical tools used by governments, businesses and
economists to answer these three basic questions. While economics involves the
formulation of theory, it is a social science and therefore must be applied to real-world
examples, from the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange to the local
supermarket. Students will also discover that economics is linked to history,
geography, psychology, sociology, political studies and other related fields of study. The
course also has an international dimension, since the rise of global corporations is a
reflection of how integrated the world economy has become. There are three required
Internal Assessment commentaries of 750 words each. This provides students the
flexibility to apply economic theories and concepts in areas in which they are most
interested. Students taking this course will be required to complete the Internal
Assessment as well as sit and pay for the Standard Level Economics World Exams at the
end of their Grade 12 year.
Credit: 2
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 & 10 (MYP4 and MYP5)
DP1 & DP2 ECONOMICS HL
Description: DP1 Economics HL is the first year of a two-year course designed to
expose students to the inner workings of local, national and global economies. All
economies must answer three questions: What to produce? How to produce it? And
who gets it? Students learn the same economic concepts and anlytical tools used by
governments, businesses and economists to answer these three basic questions. While
economics involves the formulation of theory, it is a social science and therefore must
be applied to real-world examples, from the trading floor of the New York Stock
Exchange to the local supermarket. Students will also discover that economics is linked
to history, geography, psychology, sociology, political studies and other related fields of
study. The course also has an international dimension, since the rise of global
corporations is a reflection of how integrated the world economy has become. DP1 HL
Economics also has a math component that teaches students how to apply linear and
other equations to economic analysis. There are three required Internal Assessment
commentaries of 750 words each. This provides students the flexibility to apply
economic theories and concepts in areas in which they are most interested. DP1
Economics HL together with DP2 Economics HL prepares students to take the Higher
Level DP Economics world exams.
Credit: 1 each year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 & 10 (MYP4 & MYP5)
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DP1 & DP2 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SL
Description: This course is a two year course in DP Business Management. Modern
societies want citizens who not only are trained in business and management, but who
also understand the cultural and political issues involved in trading with global
economy. This course is created specifically to meet this demand. It is a dynamic,
problem-solving course designed to provide a broad introduction to the basic
principles and practices of businesses and other organizations, both profit and nonprofit in nature. Fundamental principles and skills are studied in local, national and
international context, thus affording the opportunity to reflect the differences in
perspectives and cultures. While the underlying framework of the program has a wide
application, the content is largely of a practical nature. The course examines how
business decisions are made, and explores the ethical concerns and issues of social
responsibility in global community. In particular, focus is placed on following areas:
Business Organization and Environment, Human Resources, Accounts and Finance, and
Operations Management. Students taking this course will be required to complete the
Internal Assessment as well as sit and pay for the Standard Level Economics World
Exams at the end of their Grade 12 year.
Credit: 1 each year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 & 10 (MYP 4 & MYP 5)
DP1 & DP2 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT HL
Description: This is year one of a two year course in DP Business and Management.
Modern societies want citizens who not only are trained in business and management,
but who also understand the cultural and political issues involved in trading with
global economy. This course is created specifically to meet this demand. It is a
dynamic, problem-solving course designed to provide a broad introduction to the basic
principles and practices of businesses and other organizations, both profit and nonprofit in nature. Fundamental principles and skills are studied in local, national and
international context, thus affording the opportunity to reflect the differences in
perspectives and cultures. While the underlying framework of the program has a wide
application, the content is of a practical nature. The course examines how business
decisions are made, and explores the ethical concerns and issues of social responsibility
in global community. In particular, focus is placed on following areas: Business
Organization and Environment, Human Resources, Accounts and Finance, and
Operations Management. DP1 HL Business and Management together with DP2 HL
Business and Management prepares students to take the Higher Level DP Business and
Management world exams.
Credit: 1 each year
Length of Course: 2 years
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 and 10 (MYP 4 and 5)
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DP PHILOSOPHY SL
Description: This is an “anticipated” Diploma Programme course. This means students
will be required to write and pay for the World Exam in this course at the end of their
grade 11 year. This normally a two-year course compressed into one. This will result
in a heavier workload – one similar to that of an HL course. However, completing this
course in Grade 11 will make room for students to complete any non-DP university
requirements in their Grade 12 year. This course offers students the opportunity to
study issues that are profound and important for humanity. What exists? What does it
mean to be a human being? DP Philosophy looks at two core topics. In the first
semester the students explore human identity in terms of determinism, idealism,
rationalism, and empericism. In the second semester the students study applied
political philosophy. This is the study of people in societies, focusing on the claims they
have on each other in the form of rights and obligations, and their demands for justice,
equality and liberty. The students are asked to analysize political problems with the
human condition under consideration. DP Philosophy is open to both Grade 11 and 12
students and prepares them to take the Standard Level DP Philosophy World Exam.
Credit: 1
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1 year
Humanities 9 and 10 (MYP 4 and 5)
DP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY SL
Description: This is an “anticipated” Diploma Programme course. This means students
will be required to write and pay for the World Exam in this course at the end of their
grade 11 year. This normally a two-year course compressed into one. This will result
in a heavier workload – one similar to that of an HL course. However, completing this
course in Grade 11 will make room for students to complete any non-DP university
requirements in their Grade 12 year. Students enrolled in Information Technology in a
Global Society (ITGS) will evaluate the impact of information technology on the way we
live our lives in an information age. Focus is on the application of social sciences
methodology to explore the humane use of digitized information in the local
community and around the world. Areas of interest might include software piracy, egovernment, or the use of biometrics in preventing and solving crime. Prior computer
skills are advisable as hands-on computer activities provide technical examples for
debate and further research. Course assessment is based on a hands-on solution, a logbook, a written report/portfolio. IB candidates will also write the two-part IB
examination. DP ITGS is open to both Grade 11 and 12 students and prepares them to
take the Standard Level DP ITGS World Exam.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
None, however a strong general background in computers is advisable.
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UNDERSTANDING KNOWLEDGE
Description: This one year course offers students the opportunity to critically evaluate
knowledge claims. Throughout the year, they step back and reflect on the basis of
assummed knowledge. This is a four step truth finding process of identification,
evaluation, analysis, and synthesis. The students will analysize case studies from the
social sciences and then will deconstruct the process in which the knowledge is
accepted as “truth”. Knowledge is open to both Grade 11 and 12 students and is a
requirement for graduation.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisite: Humanities 9 and 10 (MYP 4 and 5)
PSYCHOLOGY 11/12
Description: This is a general survey of the important concepts in psychology with
traditional theories and modern developments. It introduces such topics as the history
of psychology, the biological foundations of behavior, learning, memory, problem
solving, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, motivation, emotions,
personality, research procedures, intelligence, and abnormal behavior. This course will
address these issues so that students can develop a greater understanding of
themselves and others. This course is open to both Grade 11 and 12 students and can
be used to satisfy an AIS Humanities elective.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 year
Prerequisites: Humanities 9 and 10 (MYP 4 and 5)
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GROUP 4: SCIENCE
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FLOWCHART
Science 9: Chem/Phys
MYP Year 4
Science 10: Biology
DP 1 Chemistry HL
DP 1 Biology SL
DP 1 Biology HL
DP 1 Physics SL
DP 1 Physics HL
DP 2 Chemistry HL
DP 2 Biology SL
DP 2 Biology HL
DP 2 Physics SL
DP 2 Physics HL
Physics
DP 1 Chemistry SL
Chemistry
DP 2 Chemistry SL
MYP Year 5
Physics
Chemistry
*Note: Chemistry and Physics may be taken by any grade 11 or grade 12 student.
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Program Overview
The Science Department at the American International School Kuwait appreciates that there are
both knowledge and practice aspects of science. Consequently, our curriculum is designed to
assist students in acquiring the knowledge and concepts that reflect our current understanding of
the world as well as the skills and attitudes that are used to establish, extend and refine that
knowledge. Science is a broad domain and this is reflected by the variety of courses we offer to
suit student needs and interests. While the topics of study and specific practices among these
courses may differ, there is an emphasis in all courses on inquiry and problem-solving. It is the
emphasis on the practical approach through experimental work that distinguishes science from
other academic disciplines.
The philosophy, aims and objectives of the International Baccalaureate (IB) guide our science
curriculum. Students transitioning from the middle school to the high school will continue the
International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme and follow this program through its
completion in grade 10. Grade 11 and 12 courses are based on the IB Diploma Programme, which
fulfills the entrance requirements for universities worldwide. Full Diploma and Diploma Courses
candidates must take two years of a particular science discipline to fulfill the requirements
outlined within the program.
What should you consider when selecting and planning your science courses?

Science 9, Science 10, and ONE other senior science course are required for the AISK High
School Diploma.

Grade 11 and 12 students who wish to take a one year course in any of the science
disciplines would normally register in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental
Systems and Societies. These courses are designed to provide a complete senior level
science course that is sufficient to meet most college and university entrance
requirements.

Advanced courses can only be taken in the student’s senior year after completing the
required pre-requisite course(s).

ALL courses have significant laboratory components.

Students who do not meet prerequisites may only enroll with permission from the
Head of Department.
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SCIENCE 9 Physical Science (MYP 4)
Description: Most systems or processes depend at some level on physical and chemical sub
processes that occur within it. As such, the physical sciences—physics and chemistry—underlie all
natural and human-created phenomena. This course emphasizes an understanding of crosscutting
concepts and themes including models and the mechanisms of cause and effect in systems and
processes. During the year, we will engage in inquiry-based activities and develop skills to think
critically and creatively when solving problems and making decisions about aspects affecting
themselves, others and their social and natural environments. In the chemistry part of the course,
students will study the quantitative aspects of chemical reactions, including energy changes and
conservation of energy and matter. We will also examine energy from a physics perspective,
investigating different forms and their transformations. During the physics section of class we will
also scientifically analyze motion in our lives.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisite:
1
9
Grade 8 Science
SCIENCE 10 Biology (MYP 5)
Description: Biology focuses on the patterns, processes, and relationships of living organisms.
Understanding biological concepts is beneficial because rapid advances in this field are currently
helping to provide solutions to societal problems related to food, energy, health, and the
environment. This course will explore how life works on scales ranging from single molecules
through the entire biosphere and will focus on gaining a conceptual understanding of the core ideas
in the life sciences. In addition to developing a personal, social and global awareness of biology, we
will also work to understand and apply the skills and processes of science through observations,
conducting experiments, and testing hypotheses. Some of the questions we will explore during the
year include: How do organisms live, grow, respond to the environment, and reproduce? How can
there be so many similarities among organisms yet so many different kinds of organisms? How are
characteristics of one generation related to the previous generation? What happens to organisms
when the environment changes? How does genetic variation among organisms affect survival and
reproduction? and How does biodiversity affect humans?
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
10
Science 9, Math 9 Core or Extended (recommended)
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PHYSICS
Description: Physics is the most fundamental of the experimental sciences, as it seeks to explain
the universe itself, from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. Some
of the questions we will try to answer during this course include How can we explain and predict
interactions between objects and within systems of objects? How can we predict an object’s
continued motion, changes in motion, or stability? What underlying forces explain the variety of
interactions we observe? Why are some physical systems more stable than others? What is energy
and how is energy transferred and conserved? How are forces related to energy? What are waves
and how can they be used to transfer energy and information? The process of answering these
questions will involve laboratory investigations, model construction, computer simulations,
discussions, and research projects.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11/ 12
Math 10 Core
DP1 PHYSICS SL
Description: DP 1 Physics is the first year of a comprehensive 2-year curriculum and is designed
to meet the needs of Grade 11 students who plan on writing the SL IB World Physics exam at the
end of Grade 12. During this course, we will we will investigate the same questions listed in the
Physics course description, but will seek to answer them in greater depth. We will also seek to
answer additional questions within the field of physics, such as If energy is conserved, why do
people say it is produced, used or even wasted?
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11/ 12 (Grade 11 students will be able to obtain an IB certificate in Physics
by completing Advanced Physics SL in Grade 12)
Math 10 Core or Math 10 Extended (recommended)
DP1 PHYSICS HL
Description: Physics Higher Level is intended for those students in Grade 11 who plan on taking
Advanced Physics Higher Level in Grade 12 and writing the IB World exam. While the skills and
activities are common to students at both SL and HL, students at HL are required to study some
topics in greater depth, to study additional topics and to study extension material of a more
demanding nature in the common options. An example of an additional question that we will
explore during this course is What forces hold nuclei together and mediate nuclear processes?
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11
Math 10 Core or Math 10 Extended (recommended)
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CHEMISTRY
Description: In the Chemistry course, students explore what the world is made of and learn how
and why materials change during chemical reactions. Some of the questions we will explore during
this course are How can we explain the structure, properties, and interactions of matter?, How do
particles combine to form the variety of matter that we observe in our everyday lives?, How do
substances combine or change (react) to make new substances?, and How does one characterize and
explain these reactions and make predictions about them? Topics of study include the atom, the
chemical bond, trends on the periodic table, energy, and calculating chemical quantities. Students
will build a higher understanding of matter, and use that understanding to explain the chemical
substances and changes in the world around them.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11/ 12
Math 10 Core
DP1 CHEMISTRY SL
Description: The Chemistry Standard Level course is a full DP course with a cumulative IB World
Exam written at the end of Grade 12. Students explore what the world is made of and learn how and
why materials change during chemical reactions. Topics of study include the atom, the chemical
bond, trends on the periodic table, energy, rates of reaction, and calculating chemical quantities.
Students will build a higher understanding of matter, and use that understanding to explain the
chemical substances and changes in the world around them.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11/ 12 (note: Grade 11 students will be able to obtain an IB certificate in
Chemistry by completing Advanced Chemistry SL in Grade 12)
Math 10 Core or Math 10 Extended (recommended)
DP1 CHEMISTRY HL
Description: Chemistry Higher Level is intended for those students in Grade 11 who plan on taking
Advanced Chemistry Higher Level in Grade 12 and writing the IB World exam. While the skills and
activities are common to students at both SL and HL, students at HL are required to study some
topics in greater depth, to study additional topics and to study extension material of a more
demanding nature in the common options.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11
Math 10 Core or Math 10 Extended (recommended)
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DP1 BIOLOGY SL
Description: This course explores important concepts within biology and how scientists
understand the living world. Biologists have accumulated huge amounts of information about living
organisms, and it would be easy to confuse students by teaching large numbers of seemingly
unrelated facts. In this course it is hoped that students will acquire a limited body of facts and, at
the same time, develop a broad general understanding of the principles of the subject. Four core
concepts that form the basis of this course are Structure and function, Universality versus diversity,
Equilibrium within systems, and Evolution. Students will gain an understanding of the principles,
theories, and concepts in biology through a variety of learning opportunities, but laboratory
investigations will play a primary role. One of the first topics this course will investigate is cells, the
basic unit of life all the way to tissues, organs and organ systems. The most important organ
systems, all of which are composed of cells, will then be discussed and compared with those of
different animal species. Then, plants and their systems will also be the focus followed by ecology,
habitats, and the biosphere in general.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11/ 12 (note: Grade 11 students will be able to obtain an IB certificate in
Biology by completing Advanced Biology Standard Level in Grade 12)
Math 10 Core
DP1 BIOLOGY HL
Description: This course is intended for those students in Grade 11 who plan on taking Higher Level
Biology in Grade 12 and writing the IB World exam at the end of their grade 12 year. While the
skills and activities are common to students at both SL and HL, students at HL are required to study
some topics in greater depth, to study additional topics and to study extension material of a more
demanding nature in the common options.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
11
Math 10 Core
DP ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES SL
Description: Environmental Systems & Societies is a one-year anticipated course that is great for
students considering careers in environmental engineering, law or politics. During the year, we will
explore the interrelationships of environmental systems and gain an appreciation of how humans
influence and are influenced by the environment. In considering the “big picture” of environmental
issues, we develop an understanding of our physical environment, how it can be analyzed and
understood from a scientific perspective, and the roles that economics, history, culture, morality
and politics play in environmental issues. Topics that we will investigate include the concept of
systems and models, the interconnectedness of ecosystems, the value of biodiversity, the strategies
used to conserve this biodiversity, and the issues that arise from human population growth.
This is an “anticipated” Diploma Programme course and, as such, students will be required to write
and pay for the World Exam in this course at the end of their grade 11 year. The “anticipated”
nature of this course also means that the material for this course, which is typically offered over the
course of 2 years, will be compressed into one year. Consequently, this will result in a heavier
workload – one similar to that of an HL course. However, completing this course in Grade 11 will
make room for students to complete any non-DP university requirements in their Grade 12 year.
This course does meet the requirements for either a group 3 or group 4 DP subject.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
NOTE:
1
11/12
Math 10 Core
This course can fulfill a Group 3 (Humanities) requirement for the full IB
Diploma Programme students.
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ADVANCED Senior Level Courses
Any student with a strong interest in science would enjoy and benefit from the challenges that an
advanced course provides, including exposure to some topics not found in typical high school
science courses. Students will engage in experimental work that will refine their critical thinking
and analysis skills, help them develop an appreciation of the essential hands-on nature of scientific
work, promote an understanding of the benefits and limitations of scientific methodology, and an
opportunity to both polish their laboratory skills and acquire some additional ones. Additionally,
students will work collaboratively with other science students on an interdisciplinary project that
mirrors the work of real scientists.
These courses are available only to students in Grade 12 who have already completed one year of
an introductory senior level course (DP 1 SL or DP 1 HL) and are offered either at the “Standard
Level” or “Higher Level.” Students in the advanced senior level courses will prepare to write the IB
exams in that subject in May of their graduating year and must complete in the Group 4 Project.
DP2 PHYSICS SL
Description: This course continues where DP 1 HL left off, exploring topics such as thermal
physics, gravity, orbital motion, and nuclear physics in addition to possible options in sight and
wave phenomena, quantum and nuclear physics, digital technology, relativity and particle
physics, communications or astrophysics.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
12
Physics/DP1 Physics Standard Level or DP1Physics Higher Level
DP2 PHYSICS HL
Description: This course will continue where DP 1 HL left off, exploring topics such as
thermodynamics, electromagnetic induction, and nuclear physics in addition to possible options
in astrophysics, communications, electromagnetic waves, relativity, medial physics or particle
physics.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
12
DP1 Physics Higher Level
DP2 CHEMISTRY SL
Description:
Students will study chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, oxidation and
reduction, and organic chemistry. Additionally, two of the following optional units will be studied,
applying the core material to more specific fields of: medicines, further organic chemistry, human
biochemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry, or chemistry in industry and technology.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
12
Chemistry/DP1 Chemistry Standard Level or DP1 Chemistry Higher Level
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DP2 CHEMISTRY HL
Description: In this second full year of chemistry, students will study chemical equilibrium, acidbase chemistry, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry, as well as advanced material in
other core topics. Additionally, two of the following optional units will be studied, applying the
core material to more specific fields of: medicines, further organic chemistry, human biochemistry,
environmental chemistry, food chemistry, or chemistry in industry and technology. Each topic in
the course is studied with additional breadth and depth in comparison to the Standard Level course.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
12
DP1 Chemistry Higher Level
DP2 BIOLOGY SL
Description: This course will continue where DP 1 SL left off, exploring topics such as cells, energy,
ecology, and evolution in addition to possible options in human nutrition and health, physiology of
exercise, cells and energy, neurobiology and behavior or ecology and conservation.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
12
DP1 Biology Standard Level or DP1 Biology Higher Level
DP2 BIOLOGY HL
Description: This course will continue where DP 1 HL left off, exploring topics such as infectious
diseases, human physiology, excretion, the nervous system, ecology and evolution in addition to
possible options in neurobiology and behavior, microbes and biotechnology, ecology and
conservation, or further human physiology.
Credit:
Grade Level:
Prerequisites:
1
12
DP1 Biology Higher Level
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GROUP 5: MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT FLOWCHART
Math 9 Core
Math 10 Core
DP1 Math
Studies SL /
Math Studies
11
DP2 Math
Studies SL
Math 9
Extended
Math 10
Extended
DP1 Math SL /
Pre-Calculus
DP1 Math HL
DP2 Math SL
DP2 Math HL
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MATH 9 CORE (MYP 4)
Description: Math 9 Core is the fourth course in a five year integrated math program which
incorporates the study of number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, probability and statistics,
and discrete math. The course includes the study of radicals, linear functions and equations,
rational expressions, three-dimensional geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and probability.
Teaching and assessment will emphasize knowledge and understanding of concepts, investigating
patterns, communication in mathematics, and reflection in mathematics. Daily activities and
projects require students to have their own scientific calculator. A graphing calculator (TI-83
Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire) can also be used and will be required from grade 10
onwards.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Successful completion of Math 8, or a solid understanding of basic algebra,
geometry, and problem solving processes.
MATH 9 EXTENDED (MYP 4)
Description: This course will extend the depth and breadth of Math 9 Core. Topics to be studied
include radicals, linear functions and equations, rational expressions, three-dimensional geometry,
right triangle trigonometry, and probability. The topics will be studied at a deeper level than they
are in Math 9 Core and the expectations of students will be greater. Teaching and assessment will
emphasize knowledge and understanding of concepts, investigating patterns, communication in
mathematics, and reflection in mathematics. Daily activities and projects require students to have
their own scientific calculator. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TINspire) can also be used and will be required from grade 10 onwards.
Math 9 Extended is designed for students with competence and a strong background in
mathematics. Students will choose to take this course because they have a genuine interest in
mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and problems, or because they need mathematics for
further studies in this subject or related subjects such as physics, engineering or technology at the
university level. Students planning on taking DP Math Higher Level are strongly encouraged to take
this course.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Exceptional performance in Math 8, which would be supported by a MYP
grade of 6 or better.
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MATH 10 CORE (MYP 5)
Description: Math 10 is the last course in a five-year integrated math program which incorporates
the study of number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, probability and statistics, and discrete
math. The course includes a study of irrational numbers, quadratic equations and functions,
exponents and logarithms, circular trigonometry, sequences and series, systems of linear equations,
and statistics. As the culminating course in the five year program the emphasis will be placed on
synthesis and versatility in applications of skills and concepts. Teaching and assessment will
emphasize knowledge and understanding of concepts, investigating patterns, communication in
mathematics, and reflection in mathematics. Daily activities and projects require students to have
their own graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Math 9 or a strong background in Algebra 1 and Geometry.
MATH 10 EXTENDED (MYP 5)
Description: This course will extend the depth and breadth of Math 10 Core. Topics to be studied
include polynomial, exponential, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations and functions as
well as sequence and series, irrational and complex numbers, statistics and systems of linear
equations. The topics will be studied at a deeper level than they are in Math 10 Core and the
expectations of students will be greater. Teaching and assessment will emphasize knowledge and
understanding of concepts, investigating patterns, communication in mathematics and reflection in
mathematics. Daily activities and projects require students to have their own graphing calculator
(TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
Math 10 Extended is designed for students with competence and a strong background in
mathematics. Students will choose to take this course because they have a genuine interest in
mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and problems, or because they need mathematics for
further studies in this subject or related subjects such as physics, engineering or technology at the
university level. Students planning on taking DP Math Higher Level must take this course.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Exceptional performance in Math 9 Core or Math 9 Extended, which would be
supported by a MYP grade of 6 in Math 9 Core, a MYP grade of 5 or better in
Math 9 Extended.
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DP1 MATH STUDIES SL / MATH STUDIES 11
Note: Students enrolled in Math Studies 11 are required to complete the same tests and
assignments (including the internal assessment) and will be assessed according to the
same criteria as students in DP1 Math Studies.
Description: This is the first of two courses that are part of the two-year Math Studies program
(Math Studies 11 is a one-year non-DP course) which is designed to build confidence and encourage
an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for mathematics in their
future studies. Students likely to need mathematics for the pursuit of further qualifications are
advised to consider either Math Standard Level or Math Higher Level.
The Math Studies program concentrates on mathematics that can be applied to other curriculum
subjects, to common general world occurrences and to topics that relate to home, work and leisure
situations. The primary areas of study include linear, quadratic, and exponential equations and
functions as well as algebra, trigonometry, 3D geometry, sets, sequences and series. Daily activities
and projects require students to have their own graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84
Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
This course may be taken as a one year stand-alone course or it may be followed by DP2 Math
Studies SL or Pre-Calculus.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 Year
Math 10
DP2 MATH STUDIES SL
Description: This is the second course in a two year program which is designed to build confidence
and encourage an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for
mathematics in their future studies.
The Math Studies program concentrates on mathematics that can be applied to other curriculum
subjects, to common general world occurrences and to topics that relate to home, work and leisure
situations. The primary areas of study in this course include further studies in sets, statistics, logic,
probability, and introductory differential calculus. Daily activities and projects require students to
have their own graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
DP1 Math Studies SL / Math Studies 11
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DP1 MATH SL / PRE-CALCULUS
Note: Students enrolled in Pre-Calculus are required to complete the same tests and
assignments (including the internal assessment) and will be assessed according to the
same criteria as students in DP1 Math SL.
Description: This is the first of two courses that are part of the two-year SL Math program (precalculus is a one-year non-DP course) which is designed to provide a background of mathematical
thought and a reasonable level of technical ability for those students planning to pursue further
studies in such fields as chemistry, economics, engineering, medicine, geography and business
administration. The primary areas of study include linear, quadratic, exponential, rational,
logarithmic, and trigonometric equations and functions as well as sequences and series, and
statistics.
This course is a demanding course since it contains a variety of mathematical topics and requires
good background knowledge. It includes an in depth study of abstract mathematical concepts and
therefore requires students to possess strong study habits as well as a willingness to solve
challenging problems. Daily activities and projects require students to have their own graphing
calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
This course may be taken as a one year stand-alone course or it may be followed by DP2 Math SL.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Strong performance in Math 10 Core, Math 10 Extended or Math Studies 11,
which would be supported by a MYP grade of a strong 5 (87%) or better in
Math 10 Core, a 5 or better in Math 10 Extended, a final Math Studies 11 grade
of 85% or higher.
DP2 MATH SL
Description: This is the second course in a two year program which is designed to provide a
background of mathematical thought and a reasonable level of technical ability for those students
planning to pursue further studies in such fields as chemistry, economics, engineering, medicine,
geography and business administration. The primary area of study is vectors, calculus and its
applications, and further studies of trigonometry, functions and statistics.
This course is a demanding course since it contains a variety of mathematical topics and requires
good background knowledge. It includes an in depth study of abstract mathematical concepts and
therefore requires students to possess strong study habits as well as a willingness to solve
challenging problems. Daily activities and projects require students to have their own graphing
calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
DP1 Math SL/ Pre-Calculus
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DP1 MATH HL
Description: This is the first course in a two year program which is designed for students with a
strong background in mathematics who are competent in a wide range of analytical and technical
skills. Students may choose to take this course because they are planning to include mathematics as
a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses
such as physics, engineering and technology, or because they have a genuine interest in
mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and problems. The primary areas of study include
polynomial, exponential, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations and functions as well as
sequence and series, vectors, probability and statistics, complex numbers and proof by
mathematical induction.
This course is very demanding because it includes an accelerated study of advanced mathematical
topics. Students must possess strong study habits, a willingness to learn, and excellent math skills
in order to meet the requirements of this program. Daily activities and projects require students to
have their own graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisite:
1
1 year
Exceptional performance in Math 10 Extended, which would be supported by
a MYP grade of a strong 5 (87%) or better.
DP2 MATH HL
Description: This is the second course in a two year program which is designed for students with a
strong background in mathematics who are competent in a wide range of analytical and technical
skills. Students may choose to take this course because they are planning to include mathematics as
a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses
such as physics, engineering and technology, or because they have a genuine interest in
mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and problems. The primary area of study is Calculus
and its applications but the course also includes further studies of trigonometry, functions and
statistics. An option topic, on differential equations, discrete mathematics, or probability and
statistics, is also studied intensively.
This course is very demanding because it includes an accelerated study of advanced mathematical
topics. Students must possess strong study habits, a willingness to learn, and excellent math skills
in order to meet the requirements of this program. Daily activities and projects require students to
have their own graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus/Silver or TI-84 Plus/Silver or TI-Nspire).
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
DP1 Math HL
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GROUP 6: FINE ARTS
VISUAL ART COURSES
GRADE 9 ART I: VISUAL ART STUDIO COURSE (MYP 4)
Description: This course is designed as an introductory course for the beginning art student.
The curriculum focuses heavily on the development of basic drawing skills to provide a strong
foundation for greater creative exploration in two dimensional and three dimensional media. The art
history/criticism portion of the course will focus on learning to ‘read’ the language of art and on
developing personal art interpretations. Course study includes the exploration of major art movements
and their significance, through practical application. This course serves as the prerequisite for
advanced art courses and the arts credit required for graduation at AIS.
 Students will study elements of design and develop an understanding of design concepts.
 Students are required to maintain a sketchbook Developmental Workbook throughout the
course, as a cumulative record of their creative process.
 Students will focus on drawing painting, sculpture, print making and digital media.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Open only to Grade 9 students.
GRADE 10 ART II: VISUAL ART STUDIO COURSE (MYP 5)
Description: This intermediate course builds upon the elements of knowledge and skills acquired
in Art I. Students are required to utilize existing understanding and explorations of drawing skills,
2D and 3D media and the elements of design, in order to expand and develop a more
comprehensive understanding of visual art. The art history/criticism portion of the course will
focus on learning to “read” the language of art and on developing personal art interpretations.
Course study includes the exploration of major art movements and their significance, through
practical application. Furthermore, students will examine the conceptual meaning of artworks
created.
 Students are given the opportunity to explore and create art works based upon “cultural”
significance.
 Students will explore and evaluate various media areas related to 2D art.
 Students will study the elements of design and develop an understanding of design
concepts, to strengthen the conceptual meaning of their artworks.
 Students are required to maintain a sketchbook Development Workbook throughout the
course, as a cumulative record of their creative process.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Grade 9 Visual Art I, open only to Grade 10 students
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INTRODUCTION TO ART
Description: This introductory course is designed for beginning Grade 11 or Grade 12 art
students. The curriculum focuses heavily on the development of basic drawing skills to
provide a strong foundation for greater creative exploration in two dimensional and three
dimensional media including graphite, pastel, acrylic paint, watercolor paint, and forms of
sculpture and printmaking. Art history and Art Criticism portions of the course will focus
on learning to read and respond to artworks using the language of art, which enables
students to analyze and articulate interpretations of art with reference to cultures, audience
and artist. Course work includes the exploration of major artists, art movements and their
significance. This is a Fine Arts options course and serves as an arts credit required for
graduation at AIS.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year only
Grade 11 & 12 students only; little or know previous art experience
is required. No prerequisite or teacher permission is required to take
this course.
DP 1 & DP2 VISUAL ARTS SL/HL
Description: The IB Diploma Visual Arts program focuses on students’ development of analytic creative
problem solving skills, and further develops their technical media skills. Students enrolled in Diploma
Visual Art develop a theme, which they investigate and create art that visually communicates messages
about their theme.
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Students use creative processes to develop and solve visual communication problems
related to their theme,
Students are required to thoroughly record their creative processes and its development
in Research Workbooks,
Students are expected to work towards becoming skillful visual communicators and
develop expertise in one or two artistic mediums during the course of creating a body of
work comprised of a minimum of 12 pieces,
Students are expected to already have a foundation in art history,
Students are expected to have established technical abilities in one or two, mediums, and
have an understanding of the elements and principles of design and how to use them to
create dynamic artworks.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
2
2 years
A prerequisite of Art 10. Students having 1 year of Fine Art Appreciation
will be considered individually on the basis of an art portfolio, and
permission from the Head of Department. This is an elective option
available at the diploma level, (Standard Level and Higher Level).
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VISUAL ARTS FLOWCHART
Art 9
MYP ART 4
FA
Appreciation 9
MYP FA 4
Art 10
FA
MYP ART 5
Appreciation 10
MYP FA 5
DP Art 1
~ HL I
DP Art 2
~ HL2
DP Art 1
Introduction
~ SL 1
to Art
DP Art 2
Other Senior
~ SL 2
Arts Courses
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THEATRE ARTS COURSES
GRADE 9 THEATRE ARTS (MYP 4)
Description: All the world’s a stage! Students will be expected to develop performance skills
through the study of the Elements of Theatre, Improvisation Techniques, Script Analysis and Play
Production. Students must be prepared to work independently and conjunctly with others to
develop their production & technical skills. Students will be engaged in research and study of
theatre styles and genres that have influenced the development of theatre.
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Learn and demonstrate the skills for effective communication.
interpret and illuminate play scripts and other theatrical texts analytically
demonstrate an understanding of, and some skill in acting techniques
maintain a Developmental Workbook
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Open only to Grade 9 students.
GRADE 10 THEATER ARTS (MYP 5)
Description: This class is designed to lead strongly into the DP Theatre programme. The class will
include improvisation techniques, play analysis, script writing, as well as small scale scene
production. Students will research and study theatre styles and genres. The students will then put
into practice the studied styles. Students must be prepared to work independently and with others
to develop acting skills.
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Study and research the major developments and techniques in theatrical history
Interpret and illuminate play scripts and other theatrical texts analytically
Demonstrate an understanding of, and some skill in acting techniques
Maintain a developmental workbook (journal) assuming responsibility for
decisions made in the creation and presentation of drama.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Grade 9 Theatre or the permission of the Head of Department.
Open only to Grade 10 students.
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INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS
Description: This course will provide students with the basic skills necessary for successful social
interaction as well as public performance. The focus will be achieved through the methods of
improvisation, voice, movement, character and use of script. Students will work together to analyze
and reflect on their shared course experiences in a constructive, non-threatening atmosphere.
Students must be prepared to work independently and conjunctly with others to develop their
production & technical skills. Students will be engaged in research and study of theatre styles,
genres and practitioners who have influenced the development of theatre.
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Study and research the major developments and techniques in theatrical history
Interpret and illuminate play scripts and other theatrical texts analytically
Demonstrate an understanding of, and some skill in acting techniques.
Develop and utilize the language of theatre.
Credit:
Prerequisites:
1
Grade 11 or 12 students with no prior experience, or permission of the Head
of Department.
THEATRE PRODUCTION
Description: Modern theatre demands creative thinkers. This course demands a serious study of
Theatre using practical performance. Students must be prepared to work independently and
conjunctly with others to develop their production & technical skills. The predominant focus of
study is on performance and theatrical production.
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Interpret and illuminate play scripts and theatrical texts.
understand the art of the stage and stage production
Perform before an audience, and demonstrate an understanding of, and some skill
in acting techniques.
Acquire technical skill to produce satisfactory work in at least one of the theatrical
arts or crafts.
Become immersed in the processes of theatrical production.
research imaginatively, selectively
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
A variety of texts, and research materials.
Theatre 9, Theatre 10, and the permission of the Head of Department.
Students completing 2 years of the FA Appreciation course will be considered
individually, with a successful audition, and permission of the Head of
Department.
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DP1 & DP2 THEATRE ARTS HL/SL
Description: Modern theatre demands creative thinkers. This course demands a serious study of
Theatre using practical performance. Students must be prepared to work independently and
conjunctly with others to develop their production & technical skills. The predominant focus of
study is on performance and theatrical production.
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Study and research the major developments and techniques in the theatrical
history of more than one culture.
Interpret and illuminate play scripts and other theatrical texts analytically and
imaginatively.
Understand the art of the stage and criticism in relation to it.
Perform before an audience, and demonstrate an understanding of, and some skill
in acting techniques.
Acquire sufficient technical skill to produce satisfactory work in at least one of the
theatrical arts or crafts.
Understand the processes of a theatrical production.
Research imaginatively, selectively and with persistence.
Maintenance of a journal (Personal portfolio)
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
2
2 years
A variety of texts, and research materials.
Theatre 9, Theatre 10, and the permission of the Head of Department.
Students completing 2 years of the FA Appreciation course will be considered
individually , and permission from the Head of Department. This is an elective
option available at the diploma level.
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THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM FLOWCHART
Theatre Arts 9
FA
MYP TA 4
Appreciation 9
MYP FA 4
Theatre Arts 10
FA
MYP TA 5
Appreciation 10
MYP FA 5
Introduction
DP Theatre I
Theatre I
~ SL 1
Performance
DP Theatre
II
Theatre II
Other Senior
Performance
Arts Courses
to
Theatre Arts
~ SL 2
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MUSIC COURSES
GRADE 9 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (MYP 4)
Description: This course is an intermediate music class for students in grade 9. Students may take
the course if they have played a wind or percussion instrument for 1 year and can perform at a
Grade 1 level. Musicianship skills will be developed through study of: the elements of music,
performance, composition, historical & cultural musical connections. Theoretical course work will
involve a development of the musical elements of Western music traditions.
 perform (solo, small and large ensemble groupings) before an audience, and demonstrate
intermediate skills in musicianship; mandatory participation in department events
 develop technical skill to produce compositions in specific musical forms, and styles
 maintain a Developmental Workbook
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
Standard of Excellence Method Books 1, Grade 2 repertoire
Theory: Course work in Developmental Workbook
Grade 8 Instrumental Music, or permission of the Head of Department.
Open only to Grade 9 students (1 year of experience).
GRADE 10 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (MYP 5)
Description: This course is an advanced music class for students in grade 10. Students may take
the course if they have played a wind or percussion instrument for 2 or more years and can
perform at a Grade 2 level. Musicianship skills will be developed through performance,
composition, historical & cultural connections. Theoretical course work includes development of
the musical elements of Western music traditions. Students will;
 perform (solo, small and large ensemble groupings) before an audience, and demonstrate
intermediate skills in musicianship; mandatory participation in department events
 develop technical skills to produce compositions in varied musical forms, and styles
 demonstrate musical leadership through conducting ensembles & class groups
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
Standard of Excellence Method Book 2, Grade 3 repertoire
Theory: Course work in Developmental Workbook
Grade 9 Instrumental Music, or permission of the Head of Department.
Open only to Grade 10 students (2 years of experience).
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INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Description: This course in an introductory music course designed for Juniors and Seniors with
little or no previous musical background. The course content introduces a critical understanding of
the role of music in the arts through a study of Film music through history; allows students to learn
some fundamentals of the Elements of music; introduces the “Drum Core”; and allows for some
performance opportunities. Students will be evaluated on a range of assignments; performances,
participation and tests.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
Audio, video, and selected reading
Grade 11 and 12 students only
MUSIC PERFORMANCE I
Description: This course delivers a comprehensive curriculum which supports the performance
challenges of an advanced music program. Students The following objectives will be used for this
course:
 study and research the major developments and techniques in the musical history
 performances before an audience, and demonstrate advanced skills in musicianship
 develop technical skill to produce compositions in a variety of musical forms, and styles
 develop a vocabulary of musical terms and a commitment to independent musical thought
 Use media software for the presentation of music scores
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
We will use a variety of musical texts, scores, media and research materials.
Grade 9 Instrumental Music, Grade 10 Instrumental Music, or by audition and
permission of the Head of Department.
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MUSIC PERFORMANCE II
Description: This course delivers a comprehensive curriculum which supports the performance
challenges of an Instrumental Program. Students The following objectives will be used for this
course:
 study and research the major developments and techniques in the musical history
 understand the art of counterpoint, form, melodic development and harmonic structure
 perform (solo, small and large ensemble groupings) before an audience, and demonstrate
superior skills in musicianship
 develop technical skill to produce compositions in a variety of musical forms, and styles
 develop a vocabulary of musical terms and a commitment to independent musical
 Use media software for the presentation of music scores
Credit:
Length of Course:
Texts:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
We will use a variety of musical texts, scores, media and research materials.
Music Performance I (Grade11) or by audition and permission of the Head of
Department.
GRADE 9 VOCAL MUSIC (MYP 4)
Description:
This course emphasizes vocal performance at a beginning level that strikes a
balance between facing musical challenges and learning musical skills. Student learning will
include ensemble singing including unison, canons and partner songs, as well as participating in
creative activities, perceptive listening, and reflection. Participants will be required to
demonstrate a basic understanding of the elements of music, musical terminology and some
simple compositional techniques. Research requirements will include historical, social and
cultural study of music, musicians and their interconnections.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisite:
Expectations:
1
1 Year
Developmental Workbook, Repertoire
Open for grade 9 students only.
Performance at scheduled concerts throughout the year.
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GRADE 10 VOCAL MUSIC (MYP 5)
Description: This course emphasizes vocal performance at an intermediate level that strikes a
balance between facing musical challenges and learning musical skills. Student learning will
include ensemble singing with two and three part songs and solo performances. Students will
participate in creative activities, perceptive listening, and reflection. Participants will be required
to demonstrate a specific understanding of the elements of music, musical terminology and some
simple compositional techniques. Research requirements will include historical, social and
cultural study of music, musicians and their interconnections.
Credit: 1
Length of Course: 1 Year
Text: Developmental Workbook, Repertoire
Prerequisite: Vocal Music 9, or Vocal assessment by the Head of Department..
Open for grade 10 students only.
Expectations: Performance at scheduled concerts per year as well as school musical events.
FINE ARTS APPRECIATION 9 (MYP 4)
To Run Concurrently with the Grade 9 French Program
Description: Student learning will be focused on an integration of the Arts (Music, Theatre and
Visual Arts). Participants will be required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the
elements of the Arts, related terminology, related creation techniques and movement. Research
requirements will include historical, social and cultural studies and the interconnections between
the Arts.
Units of Study: Visual Art – A critics look at art; Drama – Pantomime and silent theatre; Music
Theatre – Turning a story into a musical; Music – African drumming
Credit: ½
Length of Course: 1 Semester
Texts: Music: It’s Role and Importance in Our Lives
Prerequisites: None
Expectations: A desire to understand the arts in an eclectic format. Year 1 of a 2 year program.
FINE ARTS APPRECIATION 10 (MYP 5)
To Run Concurrently with the Grade 10 French Program
Description: A continuation for students from Fine Arts Appreciation 9. Student learning will be
focused on an integration of the Arts (Music, Theatre and Visual Arts). Participants will be
required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the elements of the Arts, related
terminology, related creation techniques and movement. Research requirements will include
historical, social and cultural studies and the interconnections between the Arts.
Units of Study: Visual Art (Book Creation); Drama (Acting technique/Script & Film Analysis);
Music (Independent Research)
Credit: ½
Length of Course: 1 Semester
Prerequisites: Fine Arts Appreciation 9
Expectations: A desire to understand the arts in an eclectic format. This is year 2 of a two year
program.
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MUSIC PROGRAM FLOWCHART
FA Appreciation 9
Grade 9
Instrumental
Grade 9 Vocal
Concurrent with
MYP 4
PE & French
MYP 4
MYP FA 4
FA Appreciation 10
Grade 10
Instrumental
Grade 10 Vocal
MYP 5
MYP 5
Music
Introduction to Music
Performance I
(Grade 11 & 12)
Music
Concurrent with
PE & French
MYP FA 5
Other Senior Fine Arts
Options
Performance II
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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 9 (MYP 4)
Description: Information and Computer Technology 4, a requirement for all grade 9 students,
concentrates on the Design Cycle and on office-suite and graphics applications for creative
solutions to reality-based IT challenges. Students complete formal training exercises, but the
emphasis is on the design of original IT products and systems. Successful students will be able to
apply their new computer skills across subject areas. Summative assessment can be based on any
or all of unit activities, design projects and formal examinations.
All students will take Information and Computer Technology 9; non Muslim students will
additionally take Design Technology 9.
Credit:
Length of Course:
½ credit
1 semester
INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 10 (MYP 5)
Description: Information and Computer Technology 5, a requirement for all grade 10 students,
concentrates on the Design Cycle and on office-suite and graphics applications for creative
solutions to reality-based IT challenges. Students complete formal training exercises, but the
emphasis is on the design of original IT products and systems. Successful students will be able to
apply their new computer skills across subject areas. Summative assessment can be based on any
or all of unit activities, design projects and formal examinations.
All students will take Information and Computer Technology 10; non Muslim students will
additionally take Design Technology 10.
Credit:
Length of Course:
½ credit
1 semester
COMPUTER DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 9 (MYP 4)
Description: Design Technology is a requirement for non-Muslim students. It concentrates on
the Design Cycle and on hands-on materials and systems approaches such as robotics for creative
solutions to reality-based IT challenges. Students complete formal training exercises, but the
emphasis is on the design of original IT products and systems. Successful students will be able to
apply their new computer skills across subject areas. Summative assessment can be based on any
or all of unit activities, design projects and formal examinations.
Credit:
Length of Course:
½ credit
1 semester
COMPUTER DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 10 (MYP 5)
Description: Design Technology is a requirement for non-Muslim students. It concentrates on
the Design Cycle and on hands-on materials and systems approaches such as robotics for creative
solutions to reality-based IT challenges. Students complete formal training exercises, but the
emphasis is on the design of original IT products and systems. Successful students will be able to
apply their new computer skills across subject areas. Summative assessment can be based on any
or all of unit activities, design projects and formal examinations.
Credit:
Length of Course:
½ credit
1 semester
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, MARKETING, AND DESIGN
Description: Digital Photography, Marketing, and Design draws upon students’ previous
knowledge in Art, Business, and Computer Technology in the creation and marketing of the
school’s yearbook. This course is very much a real-world experience for students who will have
the opportunity to apply critical-thinking skills to the hands-on challenges of resources and
deadlines. This is a rigorous course that involves considerable independent work and afterschool commitment.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Instructor prior approval is required. Strong Computers, Art, and Business
skills are advisable.
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD
Description: Introduction to AutoCAD provides students with the opportunity to develop
computerized drafting, design, and management abilities in a project-based setting. Students will
complete a skills-based series of tutorials before using two- and three-dimensional drawing to
address original design challenges that also include scheduling and materials requirements. This
course is especially appropriate for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering or
architecture.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Prerequisites:
1
1 year
Strong general background in Computers and Mathematics is advisable, as
evidenced by above-average achievement in previous courses in those
areas.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 (MYP 4)
Description: In Physical Education 9, the curriculum focuses on four areas: Cooperation,
Responsibility for Daily Life, Active Living and the Benefits of Health. Students are encouraged to
build on the knowledge, skills and concepts gained through participation in Physical Education 8
(MYP3). The MYP Areas of Interaction are also an essential aspect of student learning in Phys. Ed
and will be integrated throughout the program. Assessment in Physical Education focuses on four
areas: Criterion A – Use of Knowledge, Criterion B - Movement Composition, Criterion C Performance, Criterion D - Social Skills and Personal Engagement.
Specifically, students will participate in a variety of sport and health-related units that emphasize
and reinforce game strategies, rules and regulations, motor skills and techniques and tactics.
Examples of these units include team games/activities, individual games/activities, international
games/activities, movement activities, and sport and health related fitness.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
PE 8 (MYP 3)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 (MYP 5)
Description: In Physical Education 10, the curriculum continues to focus on the four areas:
Cooperation, Responsibility for Daily Life, Active Living and the Benefits of Health.
As the final year of the MYP, students are responsible for demonstrating their accumulated
knowledge and performance from the preceding years. Specifically, students will participate in a
variety of sport and health-related units to assess their level of understanding and performance in
team games/activities, individual games/activities, international games/activities, movement
activities, and sport and health related fitness. Assessment in Physical Education focuses on four
areas: Criterion A – Use of Knowledge, Criterion B - Movement Composition, Criterion C Performance, Criterion D - Social Skills and Personal Engagement.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
PE 9 (MYP 4)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/FINE ARTS 9 (MYP 4)
Description: This course is designed for students taking French 9. The Physical Education
department offers a semester (half credit) option in which students will take a Fine Arts class in the
opposing semester.
This course is an abbreviated form of Physical Education 9 and may not include all units; team
games/activities, individual games/activities, international games/activities, aesthetic activities,
and sport and health related fitness. Students are assessed against four criteria: Criterion A – Use
of Knowledge, Criterion B - Movement Composition, Criterion C - Performance, Criterion D Social Skills and Personal Engagement.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
½ per course
1 Semester
None
PE 8 (MYP 3)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/FINE ARTS 10 (MYP 5)
Description: This course is designed for students taking French 10. The Physical Education
department offers a semester (half credit) option in which students will take a Fine Arts class in the
opposite semester.
This course is an abbreviated form of Physical Education 10 and may not include all units; team
games/activities, individual games/activities, international games/activities, aesthetic activities,
and sport and health related fitness. Students are assessed against four criteria: Criterion A – Use
of Knowledge, Criterion B - Movement Composition, Criterion C - Performance, Criterion D Social Skills and Personal Engagement.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
½ per course
1 Semester
None
PE 9 (MYP 4)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/RELIGION 11
Description: Students enrolled in Physical Education 11 will participate in a variety of sporting
units and activities throughout the year. Individual and team sports will build upon concepts
learned in the preceding MYP program. A variety of recreational activities will be introduced to
promote lifelong health, fitness and physical activity. The improvement of fitness and
understanding will be an expected outcome of this course. Students will also focus on developing
leadership skills and building community within AIS.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
½ per course
1 Semester
None
PE 10 (MYP 5)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/RELIGION 12
Description: Students enrolled in Physical Education 12 will participate in a variety of sporting
units and activities throughout the year. Individual and team sports will build upon concepts
learned in PE 11. In addition, a variety of recreational activities will be introduced to promote
lifelong health and physical activity. The improvement of fitness and understanding will be an
expected outcome of this course. Students will continue their focus on developing leadership skills
and building community within AIS.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
½ per course
1 Semester
None
PE 11
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
Description: Students enrolled in Physical Education I will participate in a variety of sporting
units and individual pursuits throughout the year. Individuals will develop leadership skills
related to physical activities, and be a part the organizing of a physical activity event or program
in the school and/or community. Students will research and develop practices that contribute to
teamwork and perform service. Additionally students will study personal fitness and nutritional
programs with the goal of improving their overall health and well-being.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
PE 10
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
Description: Students enrolled in Physical Education II will participate in a variety of sporting
units and individual pursuits throughout the year. Individuals will continue to develop leadership
skills related to physical activities, and promote and implement a physical activity event(s) or
program(s) in the school and/or community. Students will develop and apply practices that
contribute to teamwork, perform service, and develop strategies to offset influences that limit
involvement in physical activity. Additionally, students will design and implement personal
fitness and nutritional programs with the goal of improving their overall health and well-being.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
PE I with a grade of 85% or above and instructor approval.
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STRENGTH TRAINING I
(Males Only)
Description: Looking to improve your fitness and health? The overall objective of this course is to
create a lifelong enthusiasm towards personal health and fitness. This course will teach students
the benefits of lifelong training applied through the methods and theories of training for strength
and conditioning. Students will develop a personalized health program for their own needs and
goals. They will learn the importance of training through various exercises of strength and
conditioning. Students will also explore theory topics such as components of fitness, basic
training principles, the FITT principle, proper nutrition, and basic anatomy. Students will learn,
explore, develop and create exercises based on several training methods such as – free weights,
machines, exercise balls, yoga, Pilates, Plyometrics, interval training, kettle bells, mat work and
other methods of interest.
Credit:
Length of Course:
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Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
PE 10 (MYP 5)
STRENGTH TRAINING II
(Males Only)
Description: Looking to continue improving your fitness and health? This course will continue to
build on Strength Training I with the intention of fostering your enthusiasm and enjoyment
towards personal health and fitness. Students will continue to develop and apply a personalized
health program for their own needs and goals. Students will also explore some more advanced
theory through the application of the theories. Students will continue to explore a variety of
training methods such as – free weights, machines, exercise balls, yoga, Pilates, Plyometrics,
interval training, kettle bells, mat work and other methods of interest.
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
Strength I or Fitness I with a grade of 85% or above, and instructor approval.
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FITNESS I
(Females only)
Description: The mission of the Physical Education department at AIS is to encourage all students
to discover the enjoyment of physical activity and pursue lifelong physical fitness. In this course a
wide variety of exercises are offered to students which will help them find activities that they
enjoy and can succeed in. Through activities such as interval, running, circuit, kickboxing, pilates,
dance, yoga and resistance training, students will gain a better understanding of cardiovascular
fitness, aerobic exercise, strength training and flexibility. Students will also explore theory topics
such as target heart rate zones, the components of fitness, basic training principles, the F.I.T.T.
principle, the importance of a healthy diet, caloric intake and expenditure and basic weight
management.
The Fitness I course offers fun and memorable opportunities for students to develop key values
and attitudes, as it promotes teamwork, leadership, self-respect and respect for others. It is a
great place to step out of your comfort zone and build more confidence and a positive self-image
alongside other females at AIS.
Fitness I is an activity-based course for females in grades 11-12 who are interested in personal
fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The theme for the class is challenge yourself –
physically, mentally, and emotionally, in a fun and positive environment!
Credit:
Length of Course:
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Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
PE 10 (MYP 5)
FITNESS II
(Females only)
Description: The mission of the Physical Education department at AIS is to encourage all students
to discover the enjoyment of physical activity and pursue lifelong physical fitness. Fitness II
continues to offer exercises to students which will help them find activities that they enjoy and
can succeed in. Students will engage in interval, circuit, kickboxing, Pilates, dance, yoga and
resistance training to further their understanding of cardiovascular fitness, aerobic exercise,
strength training and flexibility. Students will continue to explore theory topics covered in Fitness
I, but will focus more on training concepts and applied skills in this Fitness II course.
The Fitness II course offers fun and memorable opportunities for students to further develop key
values and attitudes, as it promotes teamwork, leadership, self-respect and respect for others.
Fitness II allows students to reflect on their goals and achievements from Fitness and Strength I
so they can continue to pursue their interests and accomplish new goals. Fitness II continues to be
a great place to step out of your comfort zone, build more confidence, and maintain a positive selfimage alongside other females at AIS.
Fitness II is an activity-based course for females in grades 12 who are interested in personal
fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The theme for the class continues to focus on
challenging yourself – physically, mentally, and emotionally, in a fun and positive environment!
Credit:
Length of Course:
Text:
Prerequisites:
1
1 Year
None
Fitness I with a grade of 85% or above, and instructor approval.
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