The International High School of ISA Liwan offers a wide range of curriculum options for students from grade 9 to 12. Under the framework of IB, the high school encourages and respects the differences of students, and provides the most suitable education programme for each individual.
Built upon the IB framework, students of G9-G10 will study the IGCSE integration programme, enabling improvements in the subject foundation, learning skills and getting to know a wide range of subjects. It is to help students to find out their interests and passions and set up the preparation for G11 and G12.
Grades 11-12 offer different courses such as IBDP, A Level and Art for students to choose from, and AP elective courses for students who have spare time to learn more. Each student can find a suitable curriculum to lead to a world-famous university.
ISA Liwan provides a one-stop service assisting students to achieve their dreams in global top universities and prepare them becoming a lifelong learner for future study and life.
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Grade 9-10 |
Grade 11-12 |
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(Upon IB Framework) IGCSE Integrated Curriculum |
IBDP |
A globally recognized leader in international education and cultivates lifelong learners with an international mindedness |
Mainstream curricula Direct to the best universities in the world |
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A Level |
Highly developed, recognised and specialized international qualification |
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Arts |
Art curriculum for art enthusiast who wants to apply for art majors in the future |
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AP OPT. |
Electives for students who are willing to learn more |
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IBDP is a programme designed by IBO for students at age 16-19 years old. It is one of the most influential international courses at present, drawing on the advantages of curriculum systems from different countries. The structure is comprehensive and balanced, and the quality evaluation is strict and standardised, which is conducive to the cultivation of students’ comprehensive quality and exploration and innovation abilities.
So far, over 5,400 schools have been established in over 140 countries. Students from early years to G12 can find suitable programmes for them. IB Curriculum has provided education to improve students’ intelligence, emotion, personal development and social skills, which eventually prepare them for future study and work life.
On December 2023, ISA Liwan has successfully achieved International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) authorization. The school code for ISA Liwan is 062751.
| Subject Group | Studies in Language and Literature | Language Acquisition | Individuals and Societies | Science | The Arts | Mathematics | The Core |
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Subject & Requirements |
Chinese A/ English A |
English B/ Chinese B |
Economics |
Biology |
Visual Arts |
Mathematicas AA |
TOK |
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Chemistry |
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Business Management |
Physics |
EE |
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Computer Science |
CAS |
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Compulsory |
3 electives in all |
Compulsory |
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A Level (Advanced Level Programme) is a highly developed and standardized curriculum system. The standards and content of high school are supervised by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). U.K. Most universities and Higher Education institutes recognize A Levels as a suitable entry qualification which has the same impact on students as Gaokao to Chinese students. There are official textbooks for A Level teaching, and the detailed syllabus and resources are also a great support the quality. Students can choose 3-5 subjects for their examination based on interests and advantages, which can save them more time for preparation.
A Level examination result now has been acknowledged by universities in some popular overseas study destinations for Chinese such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore and 110 regions and countries. Also, students with excellent A Level results can apply for scholarships and awards from universities. Therefore, A Level has been regarded as the gold standard of high school academic achievements and an entry ticket to the top universities around the world.
ISALW A Level provides a General Certificate of Education Advanced level Curiculum. Students who have completed IGCSE courses can enjoy a seamless transition to A Level programme when they continue their high school study in ISA Liwan. In lSALW A Level, students can choose 3 to 4 A Level subjects and one EPQ/IPQ as the examination subjects while practising language skills for IELTS. The subjects for A Level are: Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics. At and Design, Biology Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Economics.
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Subject Specific Oxbridge Classes |
Chinese |
A2 Math |
A2 Further Math |
Arts and Design (Compulsory ) |
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AS Further Math |
A2 Economics |
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AS Further Math |
AS Economics |
A2 Biology |
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AS Biology |
A2 Chemistry |
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IPQ/EPQ |
Mathematics |
AS Chemistry |
A2 Physics |
1-2 AS/A2 Elective |
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AS Physics |
A2 Computer Science |
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AS Computer Science |
The ISA International Art Centre, established by the ISA International Education Group and ISA Liwan School, focuses on integrating professional international art resources. It brings together internationally renowned art school returnee mentors, overseas working professors, famous artists, and designers, providing a pathway for students who aspire to pursue international art professions. The center aims to cultivate artists and designers with a global perspective and international competitiveness, encouraging them to develop their artistic potential.
Unlike traditional art education, to meet the diverse needs of the students with regard to further education, throught the ISA Wenhua Liwan International Art Programme (G9-G12) at ISA Liwan, we offer A Level courses, AP courses, and domestic CNC courses. These are combined with the Cambridge Assessment International Education A Level programme and the Pearson Edexcel International A Level and BTEC International Art Preparatory Diploma programs, authorized by the Pearson Education Group.
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Academic Core Courses (Standardized Testing) |
Academic Core：IGCSE/ A Level Chinese、Mathematics、Science ESL Curriculum：IGCSE English - IELTS |
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Academic Core Courses（School-based） |
Global Perspective Art History Physical Education |
Mock Interview Composition Writing Physical Education |
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Academic Elective Courses |
IGCSE/ A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, |
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Art Core Courses (Standardized Testing) |
IGCSE Arts |
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Art Core Courses（school-based） |
Creative Expansion Art Fundamentals Outdoor Sketching |
Interdisciplinary Courses |
Studio Portfolio Course |
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Art College Admission Guidance |
College Admission Guidance Seminar Face-to-Face Meetings with Admissions Officers Peer Mentor Sharing |
Document and Application Preparation School and Major Selection Planning Interview and Application Coaching |
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Arts Resource Support |
Career Enlightenment Planning Overseas Masters Programme Summer School Programme for Credit |
Portfolio Pre-Assessment Mock Interview Recommendation Letter |
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Dividing the artistic learning space and content based on specialized subfields.
In an open and critically supportive manner, tutors and students, critique and discuss elected student's works.
Students engage in one-on-one meetings with assigned mentors or teachers to discuss progress and set goals for project completion.
By engaging in short-term and long-term project training, students' understanding of art design and art design education is broadened.
Allowing students, teachers, and other members of the learning community to participate in observing learning outcomes and engage in exchanges related to artistic creations.
The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school. Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give students an advantage in college by letting students:
* Students will be able to study AP course electives after the school receives authorization from the College Board.