IBDP is a two-year rigorous pre-university (college-level courses) program noted for its depth and international perspective that provides a coherent and demanding experience across full curriculum. Successful completion of the course results in an internationally recognized IB Diploma or in individual subject Certificates. Requirements for entry to universities are met by following some subjects at Higher and others at Standard Level.

All students at MXIS who fulfill the IB Diploma requirements will graduate with MXIS Diploma. The requirements for MXIS Diploma are determined by the school and are not externally assessed. Students have the option to supplement their MXIS Diploma with IB Courses.

The programme outline is uniform throughout IB schools worldwide and provides a Diploma to meet university admission standards internationally. Major universities throughout the world hold the IB Diploma in high regard. In the United States, achievement within the IB Diploma course is considered a sound basis for awarding advanced placement credit at many of the major universities.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma is an educational challenge, which provides scope for both academic achievement and worthwhile creative, sporting, and social service. It is 'international' not only because it is accepted worldwide, but also because it is a cross-cultural programme followed by thousands of young adults who thereby gain knowledge of, and respect for, the cultures of the world.

The Diploma Programme is probably the more demanding of the Programmes, however, the IB Courses/Certificate Programme is also offered, which allows the student more flexibility in choosing the number of subjects they wish to study, and at what level.

Both the Diploma Programme and the Course/Certificate Programme are recognized by universities/colleges internationally.

The IB curriculum provides a cohesive and comprehensive liberal arts and sciences program of study for highly motivated juniors and seniors of differing educational backgrounds, abilities, and interests. It is not just a set of examinations, but a rigorous pre-university program, which will provide the basis for lifelong education. IB aims to provide a balanced program, which stimulates thought and creativity and enhances the international perspective of students. Students who satisfy the demands of the program demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of mastery of content and the development of skills.

The purpose of the IB curriculum is to:
educate young people to act intelligently and responsibly in a complex society;

ensure knowledge of traditional academic disciplines and of the individual's own heritage, while fostering inquisitiveness and openness to new ideas; and

equip students with a genuine understanding of themselves and others, heightening the capacity for tolerance and engendering respect for different points of view.

IB Diploma Programme assesses students in the Diploma Programme in 6 subject areas (internally as well as externally), 3 of these subjects are taken at the Higher Level and 3 are taken at the Standard Level. In addition to the six examined subjects, each IBDP student must complete three additional diploma requirements that engage students in activities that require creativity, action, and community service (CAS), an inquiry into the nature of knowledge (TOK), and asks them to conduct independent in-depth research to comply with the 4000-word requirement of the Extended Essay.

Students meet the CAS (Creativity, Action, and Service) requirement by participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities within the school and the community. All of these requirements are designed to build a sense of self-confidence, both academically and socially, and to provide experiences that help students to appreciate the attitudes and values of others as well as to communicate effectively on their own.

Each student participates in a Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course. The course embodies the interdisciplinary focus of the curriculum, as well as its emphasis on critical thinking, writing, and reflection. Theory of Knowledge students submits an essay and a presentation to their teacher for assessment. Samples of the teacher’s assessments are sent to ToK examiners for evaluation and feedback (external moderation).

Finally, students must research, write and submit an extended essay in one of the IB subjects. This paper must be original, independent work completed under the supervision of a teacher at the school.

IB Diploma Programme Course of Study

With a curriculum based on six core subjects, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, & Service (CAS), and globally recognized standards, the MXIS-IB Diploma Programme has offered a two-year comprehensive experience to intellectual and motivated college-bound students since 2006.

The combination of rigorous pre-university courses and multiple opportunities for community service provides the student with a holistic high academic path of study while emphasizing the intellectual, emotional, and ethical development of the individual.
Culminating in external examinations, the Diploma Programme gives students the broad foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to succeed at any highly selective college or university.