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High School

High School offers a variety of degree programs to choose from, from the French Baccalaureate, to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. DIS is one of very few schools that can offer the IB Bilingual Diploma, the IB Advanced Bilingual Diploma, and the IB Career-related Program.
DIS High School students working with microscopes during a science class.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program provides a world-class preparation for college and life beyond. IB students consistently demonstrate the critical thinking and research skills needed to excel in their higher education studies, and they tend to enroll in the world’s best institutions. The IB Diploma is recognized by universities all around the world.

 

6th to 10th Grade - IB Middle Years Program*

11th to 12th Grade - IB Diploma Program OR IB Career-related Program

 

  • DIS 5th Grade International Program
    - Preparation for the IB Middle Years Program.
    - Alignment with and extension beyond Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
     
  • DIS Middle School
    - IB Middle Years Program (MYP).
     
  • DIS High School
    - IB MYP in 9th and 10th; IB Diploma Program or IB Career-related Program in 11th and 12th.
    - Dually-accredited high school program, culminating in the DIS High School Diploma.
    - Advanced academic programs provide excellent preparation for university.

*DIS is an approved candidate school for the IB Middle Years Program and the IB Career-related Program.

DIS High School student holding their hands up to answer a question in class.

The French Program for grades 9 through 12 at Dallas International School is the pathway to the prestigious French Baccalauréate diploma. The French Baccalaureate (FB) is an internationally recognized diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to mark the successful completion of high school. DIS students receive this diploma in addition to the DIS high school diploma. In recent years, 100% of DIS students have passed the French Baccalaureate exam, with most students receiving the FB diploma with honors or high honors.

DIS High School students reading books and smiling.

In 9th grade, DIS French Program students take the Brevet Exam, and receive this special diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education at a special on campus ceremony.

DIS High School students listening attentively to a teacher in class.

To earn the IB Diploma, students must complete courses from six subject groups and complete three compulsory core requirements (i.e., theory of knowledge course; the extended essay; and creativity, activity, service). Unique among IB Diploma Programs in our region, the majority of IB graduates at DIS earn the IB Bilingual Diploma, demonstrating native-level competency in at least two languages. Moreover, DIS is in a small group of schools worldwide to offer students access to the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma, which requires native-level competency in English and French, plus the completion of academic subjects in both languages.

Students participate in Career Observation Week in 10th grade

Students participate in Career Observation Week in 10th grade.

DIS HS student and teacher in a college counseling meeting.

High School Students at DIS work with College Counselors to prepare them for what comes next.

 

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DIS High School Students and teacher stand in front of the Eiffel Tower on a school trip.

High School Students have opportunities to compete and travel outside our city.

 

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DIS High School student works on a drone with the help of a teacher.

HS students have the opportunity to join the aviation program at DIS, regardless of their chosen degree path.

 

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The DIS High School Experience balances a robust classroom curriculum with external experiences like Career Observation Week, Global Exchange Program, out of city competitions and International Trips. These experiences are available in both the French and International Tracks.

 

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High School
Curriculum

From 9th - 12th Grade

French Program 9th Grade

Required Courses
  • French
  • English (ELA)
  • German, Mandarin, and Spanish Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Earth and Life Sciences
  • STEM and Technology
  • History, Geography and Civics
  • US History
  • Visual Arts/Music
  • Physical and Health Education         
  • Homeroom/College Counseling

 

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French Program 10th Grade

Required Courses  
  • French
  • English (ELA)
  • German, Mandarin, and Spanish Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Earth and Life Sciences
  • STEM and Technology
  • History, Geography and Civics
  • Economics
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Homeroom/College Counseling

French Program 11th Grade

Required Courses  
  • Core Courses
  • French Literature
  • English Literature
  • German, Mandarin, and Spanish Language and Literature
  • History, Geography and Civics
  • Integrated Sciences
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Homeroom/College Counseling
3 Required Courses:
  • Mathematics

And Choose 2:

  • Earth and Life Sciences
  • History, Geography, Geopolitics, and Political Science
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Humanities, Literature & Philosophy
  • Economics and Social Sciences

 

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French Program 12th Grade

Required Courses  
  • Core Courses
  • Philosophy
  • English Literature
  • German, Mandarin, and Spanish Language and Literature
  • History, Geography and Civics
  • Integrated Sciences
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Homeroom/College Counseling

3 Required Courses:

  • Mathematics
  • Earth and Life Sciences
  • History, Geography, Geopolitics, and Political Science
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Humanities, Literature & Philosophy
  • Economics and Social Sciences

 

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International Program 9th Grade (MYP)

Required Courses  
  • Language and Literature
  • Language Acquisition (choose 2: French, German, Mandarin or Spanish)
  • History or Economics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Community Project/Service Learning
  • Advisory/College Counseling

 

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International Program 10th Grade (MYP)

Required Courses  
  • Language and Literature
  • Language Acquisition (choose 2: French, German, Mandarin or Spanish)
  • History or Economics
  • Choose 2 Sciences: (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
  • Mathematics
  • Arts: (Visual Arts, Theatre or Music)
  • Community Project/Service Learning
  • Advisory/College Counseling

 

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IB DP Grades 11 and 12

For the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades, students select courses from the following subject groups:

  • Group 1: Studies in language and literature 
  • Group 2: Language acquisition 
  • Group 3: Individuals and societies 
  • Group 4: Sciences
  • Group 5: Mathematics
  • Group 6: The arts

To earn the full diploma, a student normally takes three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). In addition, students must complete three core elements: the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Each is compulsory and central to the philosophy of the program.

 

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IB CP Grades 11 and 12

For the two-year International Baccalaureate Career-related Program in 11th and 12th grades, students are required to select courses in the following subjects areas:

  • IB DP English A or B
  • IB DP Individuals and Societies
  • IB DP Mathematics
  • IB CP Career-related studies

Students are also required to complete the core components for the IB CP: personal and professional skills course; reflective project; and service learning.

 

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