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Empowering our students through the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme

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Developing skills and confidence for life in today’s global world

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education, renowned for developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. As an IB World School, we are part of a global community of over 5000 schools that offer the IB continuum of programmes from age 3 to 18.

This powerful, future-ready curriculum goes beyond traditional subject matter. It equips students with the skills they need to collaborate, think critically, and communicate effectively. This foundation empowers them to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world issues, actively contributing to the community now and in the future.

The IB’s unique Learner Profile provides a framework for students to become compassionate, principled, and open-minded individuals.

To find out what the IB means at each stage at ISA, explore our curriculum pages.

Preschool
Elementary
Middle School
High School

“I came to teach at ISA with the intention of spending two or three years exploring Scotland before moving on to another adventure. That was ten years ago. I have never experienced a school that balances individual student needs and an expectation of excellence so well as ISA. The way students respond to the environment is inspirational, and I find myself as excited for what we’re doing in year ten as I was in year one.”

Cruz Ordonez

High School Language & Literature Teacher

“The staff are excellent and caring, the after-school activity programme offers something for everyone, and the wider school community is incredibly welcoming. We’ve been at ISA for over 8 years now and can’t imagine going anywhere else. Students are encouraged to build on their strengths but are also challenged to take risks and try something new. Our daughter has gone from being extremely shy to standing in front of the whole school performing a solo. The students love coming to school every day, which is the highest praise I think anyone can give.”

Michelle Aitken

Parent of Grade 8 Student

“ISA encourages you to be your own person and is very welcoming. It suits people of all different personalities, with their own academic goals, and provides an environment where you can decide for yourself your goals and what you want to excel in.”

Ivan Delozari

Class of 2025 ISA graduate

“ISA is a welcoming, vibrant and highly inclusive environment for learning. Through innovative whole-school initiatives, children and young people are developing personal leadership qualities that prepare them particularly well for learning, life and work. The highly-skilled and motivated staff deliver learning that is well-paced and planned carefully to meet the needs and interests of all children. There is a respectful, calm and nurturing environment in classes and this leads to learners feeling well supported in their learning.”

HM Inspectors

Education Scotland Inspection Report 2023

It’s just a really nice atmosphere. I think that because it’s such a community, you get to know everyone very well, and the teachers even more. They’re not just there to get you through the content; they actually know each student very well. It’s a real community. The relationships, the opportunities, the support. It’s something special. There’s space to be yourself and space to grow.

Marla Carmichael

Class of 2025 ISA graduate

ISA is a school filled with all types of people. I truly believe there isn’t many schools like it. No matter where you’re from, what you’ve been through, or how you’ve lived, there’s always someone who’s your match. At ISA I think all of us students follow one rule, even though we’ve never been told to. This rule is that we won’t let anyone walk alone.

Faris

Grade 7 Student

ISA has provided a perfect balance for our children to grow up Scottish but with a strong global mindset and a curiosity for other parts of the world.  The IB programme is providing them with a well-rounded, globally recognised education that will best prepare them for university and beyond.

JT & Andrea Hewitt

Parents of 4 ISA students

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If you would like to know more about our IB programmes and how they can benefit your child, please get in touch with our admissions team today.

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