IST offers the full IB continuum — PYP, MYP, and DP in Austin, TX. Discover how our IB curriculum develops critical thinkers and globally-minded leaders from age 3–18.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is recognized worldwide for developing students who are intellectually curious, culturally aware, and prepared to thrive in an interconnected world. IB students don’t just learn content—they learn how to inquire, think critically, and apply that learning to real-world contexts. The IB prepares students not only for today’s world, but for a future shaped by rapid change, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and challenges we have yet to imagine.
The International Baccalaureate prepares students to succeed by developing curious, knowledgeable, resilient, and compassionate learners who are equipped to make a positive impact. As a globally recognized educational framework offered in schools across more than 160 countries, the IB fosters academic excellence while encouraging students to think critically, embrace diverse perspectives, and become responsible global citizens. Through continual research and collaboration with educators worldwide, the IB curriculum evolves to ensure students are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
At the heart of an IB education is an inquiry-based approach that inspires students to ask meaningful questions, explore big ideas, and build deep conceptual understanding. Learning extends beyond memorization, encouraging students to make connections across disciplines and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. IB classrooms are intentionally inclusive and student-centered, valuing diversity, removing barriers to learning, and empowering every learner to pursue personal growth while developing the confidence to collaborate, communicate, and lead.
The IB also emphasizes learning through authentic local and global contexts, helping students understand how their education connects to the world around them. Collaboration between students and teachers, meaningful feedback, and ongoing assessment create an environment where growth and reflection are continuous. By combining rigorous academics with a focus on inquiry, innovation, and global-mindedness, the International Baccalaureate equips students with the skills, character, and perspective needed to succeed in college, careers, and life.
At the heart of every IB programme are ten attributes that guide student development:
Inquirers · Knowledgeable · Thinkers · Communicators · Principled · Open-Minded · Caring · Risk-Takers · Balanced · Reflective
These attributes are woven into every classroom, every trip, and every interaction at IST.
The PYP nurtures curiosity and builds academic foundations through inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Students connect classroom experiences to the real world while developing early competencies in STEM, world languages, and the arts.
The MYP challenges students to make connections between their studies and the real world. Through interdisciplinary learning, design projects, and service-learning opportunities, students develop creativity, independence, and leadership.
The DP is one of the most rigorous and respected college-preparatory programs in the world. Students complete coursework across six subject areas alongside three core components: the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). IB Diploma graduates are recognized by over 1,000 North American colleges and universities, and research shows they are 21% more likely to be admitted to top-tier institutions.
An IST education develops critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, confident communicators, and compassionate leaders — young people who are ready to make a difference in the world. The IB at IST prepares all students for elite colleges and universities, and develops resilient, compassionate leaders. Every IST graduate is real world ready.
