Course Introduction
CURRICULUM
The first year of high school adopts inquiry-based teaching and diverse assessment methods. In addition to Chinese, classes are taught in bilingual or all-English languages to cultivate subject and writing skills in order to connect with the DP curriculum.
DP has one course schedule per student, consisting of 3 regular courses (SL), 3 advanced courses (HL), and core courses (required).
DYISH International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Course Content for 2026-2028
Grade 10
- Chinese
- English
- Academic Writing
- Local Language
- Second Language
- (French / Japanese /
- German / Spanish
- Individuals and Societies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Science
- Inquiry and Practical Skills in Science
- Math
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- PE Sports
- Career Planning
- Critical Thinking
DP 1 (Grade11)
- Chinese A: Language and Literature SL / HL
- English A: Language and Literature SL / HL
- English B SL / HL English B
- Chinese B SL / HL Chinese B
- Mandarin ab initio SL Basic Chinese
- Geography SL / HL
- Psychology SL / HL
- Economics SL / HL
- Business Management SL / HL
- Physics SL / HL
- Chemistry SL / HL
- Biology SL / HL
- Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
- Computer Science SL / HL
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL)
- Mathematical Analysis and Methods (AA SL / HL)
- Visual Arts SL / HL
DP 2 (Grade12)
- Chinese A: Language and Literature SL / HL
- English A: Language and Literature SL / HL
- English B SL / HL English B
- Chinese B SL / HL Chinese B
- Mandarin ab initio SL Basic Chinese
- Geography SL / HL
- Psychology SL / HL
- Economics SL / HL
- Business Management SL / HL
- Physics SL / HL
- Chemistry SL / HL
- Biology SL / HL
- Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
- Computer Science SL / HL
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL)
- Mathematical Analysis and Methods (AA SL / HL)
- Visual Arts SL / HL
Core
- TOK (Theory of Knowledge)
- CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)
- Extended Essay (EE)