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Academics: our model and learning pathway

Learn any time, anywhere — and follow one clear pathway from kindergarten to an American high-school diploma, with the structure, standards, and grading explained simply.

ONE MODEL, EVERY GRADE

The Same Academic Approach, From K to 12

Elementary (K–5)

Foundational courses that build flexible study habits alongside hands-on practice.

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Middle School (6–8)

Standard & Honors courses that grow independence and critical thinking.

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High School (9–12)

College Prep, AP, Honors, and World Language courses toward the diploma.

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ELEMENTARY (K–5)

A Strong Foundation, Built on the Florida Framework

Elementary courses are built on Florida's B.E.S.T. curriculum framework and tailored to engage young learners. Students study language arts, math, science, and social studies, plus electives such as Art, PE, Computer Science, and Foreign Language in every grade.

Students are promoted by mastery: they move forward when they have genuinely learned the material, with flexible pacing and semester report cards that include detailed teacher notes on interests, strengths, and developmental skills.

Every Lesson Follows a Rhythm Kids Love

1

Warm-Up

A short activity that gets students thinking about the topic.

2

Learn

The core lesson, taught with clear instructions and rich media.

3

Energize

A movement or brain break that keeps young learners fresh.

4

Practice

Guided exercises to build confidence with the new skill.

5

Assignment

Independent work submitted online and reviewed by the teacher.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6–8)

Growing Independence, Rigorous Academic Standards

Middle school courses are built to challenge — helping students grow in independence and critical thinking, while teachers and academic coaches stay closely involved to support them.

Standards We Follow

Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards — the core framework our curriculum follows.
Common Core Standards — available through curriculum options for families who prefer them.

High School (9–12)

An American High School, Built Around Your Student

IGS High School offers flexible electives and a learning experience aligned to U.S. admissions requirements, including NCAA-approved AP courses. Students choose the IGS path that fits them: full-time toward a U.S. diploma, or the specific courses they need.

Part-Time, Your Way

Credit acceleration — graduate sooner by taking more courses.
Course expansion — more options than a traditional school offers.
Credit recovery — retake credits on your own schedule.

Full-Time, Toward a U.S. Diploma

Full-time students customize an individual plan of study and graduate with an accredited American high-school diploma — with college counseling from first course selection to applications.

Through AP coursework, students can also position themselves for college credit — many U.S. universities award credit for qualifying AP exam scores, letting motivated students graduate with both a diploma and a head start on college.

The daily lesson

How a school day works

Every daily lesson contains all the information and resources students need to succeed — so learning moves forward wherever the student is.

Complete daily lessons — instructions and resources included.
Assignments completed and submitted online.
Interactive discussions with classmates.
Teacher support when questions come up.
On-campus facilities available for students studying in Florida.

Live Web Classes

Alongside self-paced lessons, students join live web classes — real-time sessions where teachers explain, answer, and encourage. Students can work on their own sometimes, and other times work with teachers in real time.

TOOLS FOR PARENTS

Built-In Planning and Progress Tools

Parents play an active, informed role — the platform makes the student's plan and progress visible at a glance.

Schedule lessons to fit your family's calendar.
Log attendance day by day.
Monitor which lessons are mastered and which are still incomplete.

GRADING

Clear, Familiar Grading

Students in every grade receive letter grades aligned to national and Florida standards.

Semester report cards at every level.
High-school GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale.
Official transcripts issued by accredited IGS US.

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