Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Astana in April, 2013 received Diploma Programme authorization. The school began teaching and learning within the framework of the programme in September 2013 and the process involves a universal preparation course for high school students aged 16-18 for entering the world’s leading universities. The Diploma Programme is recognized by leading universities around the world.
The purpose of IB Diploma Programme:
– -development of critical thinking skills;
– -development of skills in scientific – research work;
– -development of intercultural understanding;
– – holistic development of the student’s personality.
The Diploma Programme core
The educational programme consists of six subject groups and three main components: “Extended Essay”, “Theory of Knowledge” and “Creativity, Action and Service”.
Students choose six subjects from six subject groups. Three subjects are usually studied at the higher level and the other three subjects at the standard level.
Group 1
Kazakh A: literature SL, English A: language and literature SL and Russian A: language and literature SL & HL
Group 3
Economics SL/HL, Geography SL & HL History SL/HL, Digital Society SL/HL, Social and
cultural anthropology SL & HL, Business management HL.
Group 5
Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL & HL, Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL & HL
Core components
Creativity, activity, service. Extended Essay. Theory of Knowledge.