Curriculum Overview
IIOS delivers a digital curriculum built on the US Common Core State Standards (CCSS), with consistent learning guidelines that run from kindergarten through grade 12.
The Foundation
A digital, standards-based curriculum on one connected path
Our curriculum is designed as a clear, progressive journey in which every academic year builds on the one before it.
Fully Digital
Digital learning content designed for virtual education, accessible to students anywhere.
CCSS Standards
A curriculum built on the US Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
KG through Grade 12
Consistent learning guidelines that run from kindergarten through grade 12.
The Study Plan
Three pillars of a balanced study plan
Subjects are organized into three complementary categories at every grade level.
Core Subjects
Taken by every student in every academic year, with the program upgraded at each grade level.
Essential Subjects
Studied every year; mandatory for some student groups.
Elective Subjects
Students choose the electives that match their interests, following clear selection rules.
Elective Selection Rules
Every student takes at least two elective subjects each academic year.
In high school, students take two to four electives per grade, with a minimum of two credit hours annually.
Built-in Flexibility
A curriculum that meets your child wherever — and whenever — they join
Co-curricular Activities
Co-curricular activities balance extracurricular pursuits with cross-curricular learning.
Mid-year Transfer
Thanks to our credit-hour policy, students can transfer to our school in the middle of the academic year.
School Stages
Explore the curriculum at every stage
Each stage has a dedicated page presenting its subjects and features.
Elementary School
A solid foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and digital literacy.
Explore this stageMiddle School
Builds on elementary learning while sharpening thinking skills and learner independence.
Explore this stageHigh School
University preparation crowned by the American high school diploma and the cumulative GPA document.
Explore this stageGive your child an accredited American education that preserves their identity and values
Join an international virtual school that combines the American curriculum with Arabic and Islamic education, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, wherever you are in the world.