ATL skills (Approaches to Learning)
AP subjects as an enhancement to the academic pathway
College Counseling at Astana Garden International School: preparing students for admission through individual pathways.
AI literacy in high school: awareness, academic integrity, and preparation for the world of careers.
How the IB CP works: the programme consists of three core components and serves as a “bridge” between education and career.
The school’s IB CP status
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IB CP High School at AGIS
The AGIS High School (Grades 10–11) operates under a curriculum that integrates IB CP standards, the national educational standard, and unique AGIS components.
High school is a time when students need not only a strong academic foundation, but also a clear professional pathway: who do I want to become, what skills do I need, which universities/colleges suit me, what portfolio of achievements to build.
To address this need, the International Baccalaureate has developed a career-oriented programme for upper secondary students — the Career-related Programme (IB CP), which combines academic rigor with practical, career-focused learning.
To address this need, the International Baccalaureate has developed a career-oriented programme for upper secondary students — the Career-related Programme (IB CP), which combines academic rigor with practical, career-focused learning.
AGIS received authorization for the IB Career-related Programme (IB CP) in June 2024.
Today, AGIS is the only school in Central Asia authorized to deliver the IB CP programme.
The IB CP diploma is awarded alongside a BTEC certificate, confirming college-level professional education. The programme builds a strong foundation for admission to top universities, further development in a chosen career field, and even the opportunity to begin a professional path immediately after graduation.
Today, AGIS is the only school in Central Asia authorized to deliver the IB CP programme.
The IB CP diploma is awarded alongside a BTEC certificate, confirming college-level professional education. The programme builds a strong foundation for admission to top universities, further development in a chosen career field, and even the opportunity to begin a professional path immediately after graduation.
IB CP Status of the School
3. CP Core (Core Components)
In addition to academic and professional studies, students complete the CP Core, which makes the programme holistic:
The IB CP programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain internationally recognized, college-level professional education during high school.
The curriculum for Grades 10–11 includes:
In addition to academic and professional studies, students complete the CP Core, which makes the programme holistic:
- Portfolio preparation (Personal and professional skills)
- Reflective Project
- Social initiatives (Community engagement / Service learning)
The IB CP programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain internationally recognized, college-level professional education during high school.
The curriculum for Grades 10–11 includes:
- IB CP (DP subjects + CP Core)
- BTEC subjects
- English as the Language of Instruction
- Advanced English
- AP subjects
- SAT preparation
- IELTS preparation
- Career & College Counseling
- AI Literacy
- Extracurricular Development Programme
- Office Hours
- Electives (second foreign language, robotics, etc.)
- Counselor support
2. Career‑related studies
At AGIS, students pursue the BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) Level 3 programme in one of three areas: IT, Media and Business.
Upon completion, students receive a BTEC certificate issued by Pearson, a leading UK-based educational organization. This certificate is an essential component of the IB CP diploma.
At AGIS, students pursue the BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) Level 3 programme in one of three areas: IT, Media and Business.
Upon completion, students receive a BTEC certificate issued by Pearson, a leading UK-based educational organization. This certificate is an essential component of the IB CP diploma.
1. The programme consists of three key components:
IB Academic subjects| at least 2-3 IB Diploma Programme (DP) subjects at advanced level
These subjects provide a strong academic foundation recognized worldwide. The selection of DP subjects is aligned with the student’s career pathway, which is determined through career guidance before entering high school. Other subjects follow the national curriculum, allowing students to receive a state-recognized school certificate.
IB Academic subjects| at least 2-3 IB Diploma Programme (DP) subjects at advanced level
These subjects provide a strong academic foundation recognized worldwide. The selection of DP subjects is aligned with the student’s career pathway, which is determined through career guidance before entering high school. Other subjects follow the national curriculum, allowing students to receive a state-recognized school certificate.
How IB CP works: Three Components and the “Bridge” Between Education and Career
AI literacy in high school: awareness, academic integrity, and preparation for the world of careers.
International frameworks (for example, UNESCO*) emphasize the need to prepare students as responsible users and co‑creators of AI, highlighting individual dimensions ranging from ethics to understanding techniques and system design.
AI literacy includes not only the use of tools, but also a critical assessment of the result. In high school, AI literacy already plays the role of a professional skill: to be able to use AI tools for research and productivity with mandatory verification, references, verification of sources, ethics, and an understanding of the risks of "false confidence" and academic dishonesty.
College Counseling at Astana Garden International School: preparing students for admission through individual pathways
Average Graduate Results:
— IELTS — 7.0
— SAT — 1320
Learn more about College Counseling in AGIS
College Counseling at AGIS is not a set of consultations, but a structured system integrated into the school programme, empowering students to make informed decisions and confidently step into their future.
Support Structure Includes:
- Career guidance (choosing profession, field, and university);
- Application strategy planning;
- IELTS and SAT preparation;
- Building a student profile;
College Counseling is a dedicated component of the AGIS programme focused on long-term university preparation.
Each student receives comprehensive academic and professional support throughout the application process. Preparation begins as early as Grade 8.
Each student receives comprehensive academic and professional support throughout the application process. Preparation begins as early as Grade 8.
Advanced Placement (AP) is an international programme by the College Board that allows students to study subjects at university level and validate their academic performance through standardized exams.
- AP subjects are available starting from Grade 9. Scores of 4.0 and above significantly strengthen a student’s university application profile.
Learn more about AP-subjects in AGIS →
AP Subjects as an Enhancement of the Academic Pathway
In the IB system, ATL skills (Approaches to Learning) are a core component of the educational process and are integrated across all IB programmes: PYP, MYP and CP.
ATL skills represent the ability to learn effectively and consists of five groups of skills:
ATL skills are embedded into the academic programme at every stage of student development.
ATL skills represent the ability to learn effectively and consists of five groups of skills:
- cognitive (thinking) skills
- research skills
- communication skills
- social skills
- self-management skills
ATL skills are embedded into the academic programme at every stage of student development.
ATL SKILLS (APPROACHES TO LEARNING)
Primary school
In the IB PYP, in grades 1–4, ATL skills are developed daily through lessons, projects and extracurricular activities. Our students learn through inquiry and experience. ATL skills help them to ask questions, explore, collaborate, plan and reflect on their progress.
Students set goals to develop ATL skills and become increasingly independent learners. Most importantly, they understand how they learn and can apply these skills in any life situation. By the end of Grade 4, students demonstrate their ATL skills through the PYP Exhibition.
Students set goals to develop ATL skills and become increasingly independent learners. Most importantly, they understand how they learn and can apply these skills in any life situation. By the end of Grade 4, students demonstrate their ATL skills through the PYP Exhibition.
Middle School
- Research skills are developed through the ability to formulate effective research questions, work with sources, and maintain academic integrity.
- Thinking in the IB MYP involves the ability to critically evaluate information, form independent judgments, synthesize ideas and find solutions.
- Communication and social skills are expressed through academic writing, presentations and collaborative research projects.
Within the MYP, ATL skills become explicit and measurable, fostering students’ academic independence — a key prerequisite for success in high school.
In the IB MYP from 5th to 9th grades, ATL skills become structured. Their development is intentionally planned by teachers within each subject area. ATL skills are integrated into assignments and assessment criteria.
High School
- CP students work with real-world cases, analyze risks and develop solutions — ranging from business scenarios to product promotion strategies. In this process, they actively apply communication skills through writing letters, conducting interviews, preparing reports and presentations, while social skills are developed through collaborative projects and interaction with external organizations.
- Self-management also becomes one of the key elements: students develop the ability to adapt, psychological resilience, as well as the ability to advocate for their interests and professional position.
- Research skills are especially significantwithin the framework of the Reflective Project, in which students analyze anethical dilemma in their chosen field anddevelop their own well-reasoned andsubstantiated position.
In IB CP from 10th to 11th grades, ATL skills are integrated with the CP Core component called “Personal and Professional Skills (PPS)”. Through this component, ATL skills foster students’ readiness for the professional world and future careers.
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