International Baccalaureate or IB is an international educational board founded at Geneva, Switzerland, in 1967. Today, IB education is recognised globally for its holistic approach to education. This board presents students with an opportunity to learn through experience in a standardised global education format. Choosing IB as your child’s educational board ensures they develop cognitive skills, research, communication, self-management, and social skills. The significant difference between IB learning and other boards is that IB supports concept-based learning over textbook study. Furthermore, the IB Curriculum at Kanakia International School board aims to create intercultural understanding and respect through curious, knowledgeable, and caring individuals.
The IB board at Kanakia International School offers four challenging and top-notch educational programmes to accommodate the board’s worldwide community of schools. These four programmes include the primary year programme, middle year programme, diploma programme, and career-related programme.
(Age: 3 to 6 years)
Lay the foundation for your child’s lifelong love of learning. Our early year learning or pre-primary curriculum is specially designed for young explorers aged 3-6 years. This critical phase of education sets the stage for future academic success, social skills, and emotional intelligence. Our pre-primary curriculum focuses on:
(Age: 3 to 12 years)
Primary year programme or PYP lays the stepping stone for your child’s lifelong learning journey. This programme aims to develop caring and culturally aware individuals who actively participate in learning. IB-PYP is an inquiry based programme that promotes a curious and transdisciplinary curriculum framework to build conceptual understanding in young learners. The PYP students take initiative, responsibility, and leadership of their own learning, this develops knowledge, clears concepts, and fosters skills. Fostering the same philosophy, Kanakia International School aims at embedding values of self learning, independence, and collaboration through our articulately developed curriculum. At Kanakia International School, PYP learners get to explore the following subjects:
(Age: 11 to 16 years)
The middle year programme or MYP builds a firm academic foundation that aims at developing children’s confidence in managing their learning. Students learn to make correlations between their classroom learning and the real world during this programme. IB’s MYP is a challenging framework that aims at making practical connections between the real world and the IB curriculum. The MYP is a five-year programme comprising eight subject groups that aim to provide balanced education for early adolescents. Mentioned below are the eight subject groups that MYP learners explore at KIS-IB’s MYP programme.
(Age: 14 to 16 years)
Shaping Global Citizens: Why Cambridge IGCSE Upper Secondary at Kanakia International School The upper secondary years are a defining phase in a student’s educational journey. At Kanakia International School, we believe this stage should do more than prepare students for examinations—it should equip them with the skills, confidence, and global outlook needed to succeed in university and beyond.
This is where the Cambridge IGCSE Upper Secondary Programme truly stands apart. While national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE offer a strong academic base, Cambridge IGCSE provides an internationally benchmarked, skills focused education that prepares students for a rapidly changing world and serves as an excellent foundation for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Education Beyond Rote Learning:
Cambridge IGCSE places emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. Students are encouraged to question, analyse, and apply concepts to real-world situations. Assessments reward understanding and originality, helping learners develop confidence and independence—qualities essential for success in higher education.
Personalised Learning Pathways:
With a wide range of subject choices, Cambridge IGCSE allows students to design a learning pathway aligned with their interests, strengths, and career aspirations. This flexibility encourages exploration across disciplines, enabling students to make informed decisions about their future—far earlier than traditional, stream-based curricula.
Real-World Skills for University and Careers:
Cambridge learning goes beyond textbooks. Students develop transferable skills such as:
These skills closely align with the expectations of leading universities and employers worldwide.
Academic Rigour with Depth:
Cambridge IGCSE is academically challenging, but its strength lies in depth and understanding rather than syllabus overload. Students learn to evaluate perspectives, synthesise ideas, and think conceptually—preparing them for advanced programmes like the IBDP.
Globally Recognised, Locally Relevant:
Cambridge qualifications are recognised by top universities across the world. At Kanakia International School, we thoughtfully contextualise the curriculum to ensure students remain rooted in their cultural identity while developing a global mindset.
A Strong Foundation for the IB Diploma Programme:
Cambridge IGCSE provides a seamless transition to the IB Diploma Programme. Students enter IB well-prepared with strong analytical writing skills, experience in independent study, and confidence in handling complex concepts—making their IB journey smoother and more successful.
The Kanakia Advantage:
Choosing Cambridge IGCSE Upper Secondary at Kanakia International School means choosing an education that is future-focused, globally aligned, and deeply student-centred. It is not just about academic success—it is about nurturing confident, capable learners who are ready to thrive anywhere in the world.
Subjects offered at KIS
Group 1– Languages: English as a first language; Hindi; French; Spanish
Group 2– Humanities and Social Sciences- Economics
Group 3-Sciences: Coordinated Sciences
Group 4– Mathematics: Mathematics / Cambridge International Maths
Group 5– Professional and Creative: Business Studies / Computer Science
(Age: 16 to 19 years)
The diploma programme or IB-DP is a future-ready programme planned to build students’ curious minds and foster a desire to learn. This programme prepares learners to lead meaningful lives and excel in their careers. Students get to pick one subject from six different subject groups during the diploma programme. The subject groups are as follows.
(Age: 16 to 19 years)
Career-related programme or IB-CP is a unique programme for final-year students. It equips students with future-ready skills and prepares them to set on their chosen career pathways. Students also get a chance to combine their academic subjects with their professional interests during this programme.
