The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), intended for students aged 11 to 16 (Grades 6 to 10), provides a framework of academic challenges that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, while becoming critical and reflective thinkers. The objectives of the MYP are to provide students with a balanced education, to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility and to promote international understanding through a shared academic experience.

Our curriculum consists of eight subject groups integrated through the Global Contexts. Along with studying two languages (English and either Mandarin or French), CISB students will also focus on Science, Mathematics, Individuals & Societies (I&S), Arts (Drama, Visual Art and Music), Design Technology and Physical and Health Education. At CISB, these subjects are taught in English and some English language proficiency is required for students entering Grades 6-12.

Interdisciplinary study is an explicit part of the MYP throughout the 5-year program. In their Grade 10 year, students will engage in a personal project, which allows them to demonstrate their understandings and skills that they have developed throughout the program.