Additional Programs

The ISB Upper School is recognized for its advanced projects and distinctive programs, which enhance the educational experience.

Community Service

All ISB Middle and Upper School students are required to take part in service activities and encouraged to invest their time in creative, active and service-based projects. This helps students develop:

A commitment to an active, healthy lifestyle
Recognition of the value of creative and innovative activities
Collaboration, leadership and other skills

Global Issues

The Global Issues Program (GIP) helps International Program students become active global citizens by focusing on developing international mindedness, research, thinking, communication and self-regulation skills. In the program, students:

Encounter and tackle current local, regional or other problems with global significance, individually and in collaboration with others
Choose the focus and topics they want to explore
Actively engage in solutions and take charge of their learning

Model UN Class

Ninth and tenth grade students research global issues and gain an in-depth understanding of the functions of the United Nations, parliamentary procedure, speechmaking, and working in committees. The MUN class participates in at least three regional Model UN conferences each year.

Model UN Club

Eleventh and twelfth grade students participate in regional MUN conferences outside of their academic schedule. The club meets on a regular basis to prepare for conferences, and attends three conferences per year. ISB students also organize an annual MUN conference at the School.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship is a mandatory online course for students in grades 9-11. It helps students learn how to be safe and secure, as well as smart and effective participants in a digital world. Students learn their rights and responsibilities, recognize benefits and risks, and realize the personal and ethical implications of their actions.

The nine elements of digital citizenship taught are: Digital Etiquette, Digital Access, Digital Law, Digital Literacy, Digital Communication, Digital Commerce, Digital Rights and Responsibility, Digital Safety (Security), Digital Health and Wellness.