Academic Program for the Entire School

Subject areas are grouped into divisions as follows: 

Elementary School

ICS Elementary serves 450 students from P1 (equivalent to a full day Kindergarten in the United States) to Grade 5.  There are three classes per grade level averaging 25 students per class for Grades 1-5 and four P1 classes with an average of 18 students per class.  The core curriculum includes Bible, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science.  In addition to the core curriculum taught in a self contained classroom, students also attend classes in Physical Education, Music, Art, and Chinese Language.  Student support services are provided for students with specific learning needs and exceptionalities and those of limited English language ability that meet the International Christian School admissions criteria. 

Middle School

Core Classes

Middle School includes Grade 6-8.  Core classes at ICS include Bible, Social Studies, Math, Science, English Language & Literature, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Chinese Studies, Drama and Art.  Service Learning, although not a class, is also a core component of the curriculum.  Week Without Walls, Community Service Days, and performing at hospitals, churches, old-peoples homes and schools provide school sponsored opportunities for service learning.

The Exploratory Program

Our goal is to provide broad and balanced experiences for Middle School students for them to discover their interests and abilities. Students choose a different Exploratory course each quarter.  These courses, which are based on student interest and faculty sponsorship, provide opportunities for students to try new things.  Exploratories have included: guitar, cooking, crafts, chess, Chinese calligraphy, and worship team leading. 

High School

ICS offers a full High School program of studies designed to prepare students for college/university entrance.  The High School program is based on the North American model.  Students accumulate credits towards graduation and students who successfully complete the graduation requirements earn a High School diploma.  The course offerings include multiple Advanced Placement (AP) courses, culminating in the internationally recognized AP exams; students may receive university credit based on success in these courses and exams.

A High School student's daily schedule generally includes 5 classes, a lunch period and an activity after school.  Students receive a letter grade and semester credit for each semester course successfully completed.