The IB Diploma Program

Each course offered in Language and Literature is designed to develop the students’ writing, speaking, and analytical skills concerning literature in their first language as well as to develop an appreciation for that language's literature through finding and creating connections between literature and life.

Language Acquisition aims to promote an understanding of another culture through the study of a second language which entails acquiring a language system and applying it in four active and interrelated ways: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Understanding ideas, and expressing them clearly and convincingly, demands an awareness of the cultural characteristics of the audience.

Individuals & Societies provides for the development of a critical appreciation of human experience and behavior, including the varieties of physical, social, and organizational environments that people inhabit, along with the historical development of social and cultural institutions. Students hone their capacity to critically evaluate theories, concepts, and arguments relating to the nature and activities of individuals and societies.

In the Sciences, students explore the concepts, theories, models and techniques that underpin each subject and through these develop their understanding of the scientific method. A compulsory collaborative and interdisciplinary project encourages students to appreciate the environmental, social, and ethical implications of science while providing an opportunity to explore scientific solutions to global questions.

Two different Mathematics courses offer students opportunities to focus on real and abstract mathematical problem solving while strengthening skills in either mathematical thinking or the application of mathematics to the real world.

The Visual Arts course welcomes students who want to pursue the arts in higher education and those who seek life enrichment through the arts. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while simultaneously working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.

Over the past five years, ACST has maintained an impressive 91% pass rate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). This success reflects ACST’s commitment to academic excellence and the dedication of both students and faculty in achieving strong results.

Seventy-one percent of the class of 2024 earned the prestigious Bilingual IB Diploma, showcasing ACST's emphasis on multilingualism and global citizenship. This accomplishment, which is more than double the world average, highlights our students’ language proficiency and cultural awareness.

ACST's teachers demonstrate notable accuracy in predicting student performance, with 95% of predicted grades falling within one point of the final DP course scores. This highlights the school's strong understanding of student capabilities and the demanding preparation provided throughout the IBDP.

Historically, 78% of ACST graduates choose to be DP Candidates. This statistic reflects the confidence our students have in their ability to meet the challenges of the DP and the school's supportive environment in preparing them for this two-year academic journey.