ICS School Profile
Discover the ICS School Profile for 2024-2025.
DIPLOMA STUDIES
Top university admission
Rigorous academics and a comprehensive University counselling programme open the doors for our students to universities around the world.
Diploma Studies at ICS is comprised of Grades 11-12 and ages 16-18
In Grades 11 and 12, ICS offers different paths for students, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Students can enrol in and complete the Programme either at full Diploma or individual Courses level. Our teachers and career counsellors ensure that each student is ready for the next steps in university and career.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
Students following the IB Diploma Programme choose six courses to study, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level.
Students must choose one subject from six groups - (Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts). This ensures a breadth of study across languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics.
How universities recognise the IB Diploma
A key consideration in choosing IB Diploma Programme courses is whether they fit the entry requirements for programmes students may want to study at university.
View a presentation about how universities around the world recognise the IB Diploma.
Read frequently asked questions about the IB Diploma Programme.
Career path
Our university counsellor is also ready to welcome your teenager to the Diploma Studies Centre and discuss their pathway to higher education.
DP STEM and Liberal Arts
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External Examination Results
The ICS Class of 2024 set high expectations for themselves by striving to meet their potential during the two year IB Diploma Programme. ICS is an inclusive, open-entry school, which supports all students to undertake the full IB Diploma. Unlike other schools that channel students into either the IB Diploma or AP (Advanced Placement) courses, here at ICS we believe that all students can achieve success in the IB Diploma. Their collective results significantly exceeded the worldwide average. As the only fully inclusive international IB school in Zurich, our results continue to represent high calibre learning which reflects the dedication of our highly qualified teachers and specialists, as well as the hard work of our students and the wholehearted support of their families. We remain firmly committed to our belief that all students can achieve individual success in the IB Diploma Programme.
IB Diploma Results
University and College Acceptances
Our students have gained admissions to top universities worldwide, including the USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, and more.
You can see the full list below.
At ICS, we believe that learning happens both in and outside of the classroom.
As an IB World School, ICS provides students with a solid set of flexible skills.
Our multi-lingual admissions team can answer any questions you have about ICS and life in Zurich.