High School

Diploma Programme

The Diploma Programme (DP) provides a challenging, internationally focused, broad and balanced educational experience for students aged 16 to 19. The programme is designed to equip students with the basic academic skills needed for university study, further education and their chosen profession. Additionally the programme supports the development of the values and life skills needed to live a fulfilled and purposeful life. The description is provided by the International Baccalaureate (IB). For more information, visit visit www.ibo.org
Programme Structure
The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP cores.

The DP subject groups
  • 1. Studies in Language and Literature
  • 2. Language Acquisition
  • 3. Individuals and Societies
  • 4. Sciences
  • 5. Mathematics
  • 6. The Arts

Each student selects one subject per group: three subjects at a higher level (HL) and three at a standard level (SL). Основные элементы DP In addition to academic subjects, the programme includes three key components:
  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) This course teaches students to critically analyze the nature of knowledge, pose questions about how we come to know things, and integrate insights from different disciplines.
  • Extended Essay (EE) Students write a research paper of up to 4,000 words on a topic of their choice, helping them develop skills in independent inquiry and academic writing.
  • Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) This component encourages students to participate in creative, athletic, and volunteer projects, fostering social skills and a sense of responsibility.

Educational Process for Grades 10–11

  • Diploma Programme (DP)
    Diploma Programme (DP) ZAMAN School is already authorized to implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). This means that starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, the educational process for Grades 10–11 will be fully conducted within the framework of the IB DP.

    Special emphasis will be placed on the development of ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills, project-based and research work, as well as preparation for the final IB assessment.

    Additionally, for students studying under the national curriculum (GOSO), Advanced Placement (AP) elective classes will be offered as a supplementary component for Grades 10–11, with a weekly workload of 6 hours.

Study Load 
Subject Language of Instruction Additional Information
1 Kazakh Language Қазақша
2 Kazakh Literature Қазақша
3 Russian Language and Literature Русский
4 Foreign Language (English) English
5 Algebra and Beginning Analysis Қазақша
6 Geometry Қазақша
7 Computer Science Қазақша
8 Physics Қазақша
9 Chemistry Қазақша
10 Biology Қазақша
11 Geography Қазақша
12 History of Kazakhstan Қазақша
13 Global Perspectives Қазақша
14 Basics of Law Қазақша
15 Physical Education Қазақша
16 Global Competence (Global Perspectives) English Mandatory for all students. Assessed on a pass/fail system.
17 IELTS Preparation English Mandatory for all students. Assessed on a pass/fail system.
18 SAT English Selected subject is not graded.
19 AP Subjects: AP Art: Drawing AP Biology AP Calculus AP Computer Science AP World History AP Microeconomics AP English and Composition English Choice is made from the specified 7 subjects. Grades are recorded in the table and certificate, with quarterly and annual grades.
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