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The Diploma Programme (DP)

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a balanced programme of education for students aged 16 - 19 years and is respected by universities across the globe.

 

The DP is academically challenging and aims to develop students' breadth and depth of knowledge by ensuring they flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.

The programme primarily focuses on the holistic development of the learners and prepares them for university. The DP enables the students to acquire skills that help them deal with the demanding workload, manage their time and meet the curriculum expectations. 

IB Diploma Programme Model

Preparing for the best universities and the world beyond

IBDP Journey - Hear from our students

Guillaume, Class of 2022

I joined Stonehill in Grade 10 and from the very beginning I felt comfortable with the challenging IB programme.  The IB Diploma Programme is fantastic in its guidance and preparation for the future. Academically and non-academically it taught me time management which I hope to use in college and in my daily life. 

Initially, I wanted to be an Aeronautical Engineer as I found working with aerodynamics relevant to everyday life. My horizons expanded at Stonehill and I found a greater interest in Psychology. This led me to change a vast majority of my classes to better suit my aspirations of pursuing Psychology in college. 

The highlight of being at Stonehill was organising the MUN conference as a representative of the school. I cannot imagine there to be a greater environment and greater group of people than the one I had at Stonehill. They will be with me forever.

Programme Leaders

Manpreet Kaur

Secondary Principal

Jennifer Browne

DP Coordinator

The Diploma Programme at Stonehill

The Diploma Programme at Stonehill, one of the best international schools in Bangalore, is a rigorous and challenging one which prepares the students to develop skills required to excel at the University level. Students develop a sense of their own identity, thrive on in-class enrichment activities and out-of-class skill building endeavours. Such an array of learning experiences combined with rigorous and relevant curricula build a strong foundation for future studies. At Stonehill, the focus has always remained on independent and self driven learning and students are provided with opportunities to hone their leadership skills. 

Why does Stonehill stand out?

DP Curriculum Framework

The curriculum comprises of the DP core and six subject groups. The DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.

The three core elements:

Theory of Knowledge

Students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.
 

The Extended Essay

An independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
 

Creativity(C) Activity(A) Service(S)

Students complete a project related to those three (CAS) concepts.
 

The six subjects group:

Language and Literature

Language Acquisition

Individuals and Societies

Sciences

Mathematics

The Arts

There are different courses within each subject group. The subjects are offered at Higher or Standard level . Standard level subjects take up 150 teaching hours. Higher level comprises 240 teaching hours.

Stonehill International School is a day and boarding school in Bangalore that offers full time and weekly boarding options, starting from grade 6 onwards.

More information about our Boarding Programme

We are delighted that you are considering Stonehill International school for your child's education. 

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Technology

Technology and innovation are an integral part of school life at Stonehill. We embrace technology to promote personalised, digital and e-learning. 

Technology in Secondary School

My son achieved his goal during his school life at Stonehill. I appreciate the full support Stonehill has given him.  Grade 11 Parent 

Arts

At Stonehill, the Arts form a key component of our world-class IB curriculum. In keeping with its mission statement, Stonehill strives to offer enhanced opportunities in the Arts, integrated within the wider academic curriculum.

Art in Secondary School

Thank you to all those associated with the school. Stonehill is the best school with the best teachers and infrastructure. Going to miss the Stonehill community! Grade 11 Parent 

Sports

Stonehill highlights the value of Sports in its mission statement.  As the School continues to grow, so does the mission of the sports programme in enhancing opportunities for every student. 

Sports in Secondary School

Events at Stonehill

Stonehill students staged a stellar performance of In the Heights, a Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Stonehill students staged a stellar performance of In the Heights, a Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda

The middle and high school students of Stonehill International School, Bangalore, performed In the Heights, a Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda at Bangalore International Centre from the 27th of February to the 1st of March. The school’s annual production gives its students a larger platform to display their talent to a large and diverse audience. 

This year’s production blended hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul to tell the story of a vibrant Latino community in Washington Heights, New York City. The show is about Usnavi, a bodega owner with dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic, and his neighbors as they navigate love, ambition, and identity. Over the course of three days, the community faces change, challenges, and celebrations, with themes of family, perseverance, and the meaning of home.

The look and feel of the play was enhanced by a realistic-looking set of a high street with candy shops and boutique salons - all designed by the school students and teachers. Costumes, props, lighting, makeup, choreography and music were all conceptualised and executed in-house.

Thapar Academy Investment Panel and Trade Fair
Thapar Academy Investment Panel and Trade Fair

Stonehill hosted a week-long mentoring programme for Secondary students to hone their entrepreneurial skills. Representatives from the Thapar Academy mentored students on business models, at the end of which, the students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit, pitching business ideas to the delegates including Namita Thapar at the Investor Panel and Trade Fair, held on campus.

Stonehill Technofest 2025 Unites 200+ Students from 25 Schools Across Six Cities
Stonehill Technofest 2025 Unites 200+ Students from 25 Schools Across Six Cities

Stonehill Technofest, a two-day inter-school competition for students to showcase their skills in Hackathon, Makeathon and Formula 1 RC car racing, came to a grand closing with over 200 students from more than 25 schools across 6 cities participating, including Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai.

Apart from nearly 10 Government schools across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, some of the schools that participated in the technofest included Oakridge International School, Trio World Academy, Inventure Academy, The Gaudium School, Chaman Bhartiya School, Jain International Residential School and Vijaybhoomi Singapore International school.

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