Education in the 21st Century is an evolving landscape, continuously adapting to the unpredictable demands of our globalized world. The challenge of choosing an appropriate curriculum for a child requires a harmonious partnership between parents and educators, where the focus remains on unlocking and nurturing the student's unique talents and capabilities. The key lies in structured guidance and fostering an environment for authentic critical thinking that promotes curiosity, intellectual courage, and challenging work while cultivating values that align with their envisioned future.
A pioneering institution in this regard is The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL). Since 1989, ISKL has been offering the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This distinguished certification requires students to delve into six selected subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level), encompassing:
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Theory of Knowledge: Students reflect on the nature of knowledge
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The Extended Essay: An independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper
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Creativity, Activity, Service: Students complete a project related to those three concepts
The IBDP's appeal is such that it engages more than 1.95 million students, aged 3 to 19 years old, from across the world, enhancing their prospects for preferred university selection. There are numerous benefits to consider when evaluating the IBDP as the ideal educational pathway for your child.
Internationally acclaimed and transferable, the IBDP offers transitioning families the confidence of seamless academic continuity for their child across different schools. As of May 2022, 5,500 schools in 159 countries, each bearing the IB World School status accreditation, offer the program, instilling confidence in their educational offerings.
Universities globally recognize the IBDP as a solid foundation for a commendable academic journey. Its rigorous, two-year curriculum culminates in a qualification that facilitates entry into highly competitive further education institutions renowned in their respective fields.
For parents considering ISKL as their top choice for IBDP education in Malaysia, the school substantiates its claims by presenting the achievements of its alumni. For instance, the class of 2021 received over 280 acceptance offers from more than 130 universities across 12 countries and four continents. Boasting an impressive 98% pass rate against the global average of 88.96% at the time, these students' success speaks volumes.
ISKL firmly believes that genuine accomplishment extends beyond the rote learning of facts and figures. The IBDP enriches students' educational journey, introducing them to historical investigations, mathematical explorations, and the study of world languages. ISKL's goal is to equip students with life and learning skills that higher education institutions value beyond mere academic prowess. These outcomes are evident on the IB website, illustrating the growth in students' maturity as they are encouraged to:
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Engage in critical thinking and complex problem-solving
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Take charge of their learning
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Gain exposure to leading international universities
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Engage socially in an ever-changing, globalized world
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Cultivate cultural awareness through second language development
The global mindset prevalent in IB students is a direct result of the deliberate emphasis on knowledge transfer. By championing innovation, creativity, and complex problem-solving skills, students naturally become inquisitive and willing to take intellectual risks. The benefits of their diverse, cross-cultural exposure are immeasurable, fostering not only global change but also nurturing open-minded, empathetic, and reflective learners. ISKL also offers the Bilingual IBDP, with language and literature courses in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
If you wish to discover more about ISKL's unique approach to education and understand how it can aid in your child's holistic development, head over to download ISKL’s interactive eBook, “Unpacking ISKL’s Curriculum: Learning Stories”.
