Scottish High International School aims to achieve and sustain exemplary standards both in formal education and personality building by providing quality education through the right blend of facility, faculty and training curriculum for the all-round development of a child. In times when competition lay afloat, it is important that the students set out building upon their strengths, select the right environment and make the right move. Keeping this as the core, Scottish High International School represents the right combination of elements to mould and model students for excellence.

The curricula at Scottish High is well-curated and laid out with features that meet all the requirements of an expansive learning programme.

This means a lot, especially when there is more to schooling than just learning. While academic responsibility is met with determined efforts by the Highlanders, the curriculum at Scottish High gives the students an ideal climate to grow and an extensive area to balance their aspirations (academic or co-curricular) with the comprehensive global prospects.

In the early and primary years, Scottish High follows IBPYP, which is designed to develop students into global citizens. Students acquire a range of essential life skills that help in developing them into self-motivated, caring and balanced individuals with an attitude of a lifelong learner. Students are provided hands-on experiences which makes them ready to face the challenges of the future positively and comprehensively. The students of the age 3 to 12 years explore transdisciplinary themes which encompass subjects like Science, Maths, Social Science, PSPE, Arts, Music, Dance and languages. This programme provides a framework that helps students by integrating knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to address complex real-world problems. The students understand the concepts through questions; develop skills through thinking, analysing, evaluating, communicating and decision making. Students take ownership of their learning by initiating action, which helps them develop a sense of agency and responsibility. The students implement these learnings throughout their lives which helps to lay a strong foundation for the future.

IB Diploma Programme Status

• The school was offered the candidate status for the same in April 2008. (The Diploma Programme can only start once the school is authorized).
• The school had a pre-authorization visit on 22nd August 2008.
• The authorization visit of the Diploma Programme took place on 2nd to 4th February 2009 by Mr. Stuart Jones.
• Scottish High International School is an IB World School with effect from 16th March 2009 for its Diploma Programme.
• The first successful Diploma Programme Evaluation was held in 2014
• The second successful Diploma Programme Evaluation was held in 2019.
• The third successful Diploma Programme Evaluation was held in August 2024.

IB Primary Years Programme Status

• Scottish High International School is an IB world school authorized to offer Primary Years Programme of IB

IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) Status

• IBCP Candidate school status approved and report received in December 2023.
• The authorization visit took place on 27th & 28th February 2024.
• The school became an authorized IBCP school on 12th March 2024.
• Scottish High International School is an IB world school authorized to offer Career-Related Programme (CP) of IB.

Cambridge Curriculum - Journey Since 2006

Since becoming a Cambridge International Education Centre on November 20, 2006, Scottish High has provided a robust academic journey that spans the Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE programmes. Designed to build strong subject mastery, critical thinking, and independent learning skills, these curricula prepare students for higher education and global opportunities. To evaluate and support student progress along this pathway, Scottish High utilizes internationally benchmarked Cambridge Checkpoint examinations, ensuring academic growth is continuously measured against global standards.

Beyond traditional academics, the learning experience at Scottish High emphasizes inquiry, hands-on problem-solving, and practical application to foster confident, reflective learners. This progressive approach is delivered by a dedicated team of Cambridge-trained faculty who regularly refine their pedagogy through advanced professional development and active classroom practice. Together, these elements enable Scottish High to deliver a dynamic, world-class education rooted in academic excellence.