Skip To Main Content
KIS International School

Career-related Programme (Ages 16-19)

The Secondary School at KIS

Welcome to the Secondary School at KIS International School. The development of the “whole” person within an environment which encourages students to become independent lifelong learners is a key aim of the KIS Mission statement. Secondary School students have the unique opportunity to learn about themselves as individuals and their role in the greater world around them while the uniqueness of each student challenges them to strive for personal excellence and take responsibility for their learning. 

The Career-related Programme (CP) is a dual-enrollment programme for students in Grades 11-12 that have a strong interest in Sustainable Leadership, Sustainable Business, Art, or Design.

What is the Career-related Programme (CP)

Click to Enlarge

The Career-related Programme (CP) is a dual-enrollment programme for students in Grades 11-12 that have a strong interest in Sustainable Leadership, Sustainable Business, Art, or Design. Students take university-level courses and can earn university credits. The CP encompasses the best of both IB worlds; the theoretical principles and academic rigor of the Diploma Programme, along with tailored career-related studies and practical work experience. The curriculum plays to a students’ academic strengths because there is flexibility in the subjects which can be chosen, allowing students to choose those at which they excel.

Business & Sustainability

Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) in Switzerland


Possible CP Career Pathways

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant
  • Sustainability Program Coordinator
  • Ecotourism
  • Environmental Lawyer
  • Green Entrepreneur
  • Financial Advisor for Responsible Investments
  • Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Fashion Design
  • Interior Design
  • Sustainable Hospitality
  • Operations and Production Manager

Art & Design

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in the US


Possible CP Career Pathways

  • Architect
  • Interior Designer
  • Game Designer
  • Photographer
  • Performing Artist
  • Advertising and Branding Executive
  • Artist
  • Author/Playwright
  • Digital Design Consultant
  • Sketch Artist
  • Fashion
  • Creative Business Leadership
  • Animation

Whichever program students choose, they learn by doing what they love while building lifelong skills enabling them to move through the world as socially responsible citizens with a sense of purpose.

Skills Gained in the CP

CP vs DP: Which is right for you?

The KIS University Counseling team get to know each student on a personal level. They work closely with families to determine the most appropriate IB programme course and combination of subjects that will challenge and prepare students.

The KIS vision is to inspire individuals so that we can help make the world a better place—helping students to be successful both at KIS and beyond.

The CP should not be perceived as less academic than the DP as it is just as challenging, in fact, the CP can involve more independent study and a higher level of self-discipline and organization than the DP.

Why the Career-related Programme?

  • Combines academic and practical real-world approaches to learning
  • Offers experiential learning (ex. internships, seminars, and more) leading to higher education and employment.
  • Career-specific courses that align with students’ passions and career goals
  • Students develop their CV or portfolio for university admissions and employment
  • KIS can tailor the IBCP programme to meet their needs and background