What is The Hybrid Pathway?

The Hybrid Pathway is a flexible programme that permits a combination of School Based subjects (SB) with subjects from the IB Diploma programme. Students who study this pathway graduate with an AIS High School Diploma as well as an IB Certificate.

The Hybrid Pathway is designed for students interested in studying some of the more academically rigorous IB Diploma subjects as well as take advantage of the more vocationally based subjects available with the SB pathway.

What does the IB Certificate give me?

An AIS High School Certificate and an IB Certificate demonstrates a record of your achievement based on not only school based subjects, but includes the achievement against IB Diploma Programme subjects as offered by the IBO and recognized world wide. The IB Certificate is not the IB Diploma (see IB Diploma Pathway) and is a transcript of the Diploma Programme subjects studied with grades achieved.

What does the AIS High School Diploma give me?

An AIS High School Diploma is typically used for outlining your achievement and areas of study to employers, technical colleges, and bridging courses into universities. Your AIS High School Diploma Certificate is evidence you have graduated from High School and all students receive this upon fulfilling the requirements for graduation (see ‘Requirements for Graduation’).

What kind of post-secondary study options are available with the AIS High School Diploma (HSD) and the IB Certificate?

Entrance into universities vary upon the admission policy of each individual university and the type of degree you might wish to study. Generally speaking, many high profile universities require students to graduate with the IB Diploma (see IB Diploma Pathway) before considering admission. However some universities might consider graduates with a High School Certificate and 4-5 IB subjects reflected on the IB Certificate. Obviously the higher the scores, the better for university entrance, and again, many universities may have prerequisites for entry that require the IB Diploma. The AIS HSD and IB Certificate combined, are very useful documents for employers, technical colleges, bridging courses into universities, and entry into some universities.  You will need to contact universities directly to find out about university entry requirements. 

It is important to note that university entry requirements change often and so this information is a general guide only. We strongly recommend that you contact the institutions you are interested in directly to know exactly what the entry requirements are. Please speak to our School Counselor or Senior School Coordinator for guidance for advice.