ISB is an extraordinary school, made so by a tradition of educational excellence. Establishing, nurturing, and growing such an exceptional learning community has been and remains intentional; we work hard to build strong relationships so our learning is at its best.

Our curriculum:

• Incorporates real-world and impactful learning
• Is research-based
• Is student centered and driven by the learner
• Incorporates design and STEM
• Has in-depth Chinese integration
• Offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 
• Offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Innovative facilities

In order to provide an exceptional education to students, our facilities are built in such a way as to inspire creativity, independence, and a love of learning.

They influence the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. We also continually improve our campus in response to student needs and the latest research.

At ISB, our cutting-edge campus provides a positive learning environment for the student body of around 1,700.

Characteristics of a positive learning environment, all of which are clearly evident on our campus:

1. Flexibility, openness, access to resources
2. Design based on extensive research
3. Overall quality
4. All school facilities under one roof
5. Spaces tailored to different ages
6. Facilities built and adapted in response to curriculum development

Welcoming, diverse community

Community is a feeling as much as it is people or places. A strong, vibrant community is built on strong partnerships. At ISB, we value the partnership between school and home because it is vital to ensuring the best for each student.

Our ISB community includes, but is not limited to, our:

• ISB Library Media Centers
• ISB Learns - Parent Education Series of talks and workshops for parents
• Wellness Program
• Community Partnerships
• The ISB alumni network
• The PTA and Booster Club

We also find the more diverse we are, the more connected our community. ISB boasts approximately 1,700 students representing more than 50 nationalities. 

Diverse learning styles

At ISB, we are dedicated to teaching young people with a wide range of language experiences, social-emotional skills, and academic development. Faculty here embrace and value all students' contributions to the school, their diversity strengthening the community and empowering everyone in it with greater compassion and purpose. 

ISB is very well equipped to provide learning support, and started the Life Centered Education (LCE) program in 2020-2021 for students with intellectual/cognitive learning disabilities. 

Student Support Services are designed to promote academic, language, and social-emotional development.

The department currently meets the unique learning needs of a wide range of student learning profiles including:

• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Communication Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Other learning challenges

College admissions counseling

The Career and University Advisors help prepare students for life after high school, in the realms of university, college, gap year, and career options. The relationship between students and their University Advisor begins in Grade 10 during the course selection process for Grade 11, and continues throughout Grades 11 and 12. University Advisors work collaboratively with students and families to guide them through the university search and application process, finding the best possible university match for each student. They also work closely with University Admissions offices around the world to stay up to date with application requirements. In addition, University Advisors assist with planning for standardized testing and advise on appropriate course selection for specific career goals and university majors.

The in-depth College Counseling service ensures both students and parents have:

• A detailed college road map
• Informative college seminars
• Research workshops
• Detailed college essay workshops
• One-on-one meetings throughout HS