Grade 11 Kazakhstani national curriculum
Upon completion of Grade 10, students may choose to continue their education in either Grade 11 (Kazakhstani National Curriculum) or Grade 11 IB (Diploma Programme). The Kazakhstani National Curriculum at Miras International School combines the State Educational Standards of the Republic of Kazakhstan with international educational approaches.
Programme overview
Designed for students aged 16 to 18, the programme supports not only the development of academic (hard) and interpersonal (soft) skills, but also fosters patriotic and international-minded perspectives, independent research abilities, leadership qualities, and a strong sense of personal and social responsibility.
Curriculum structure
In Grade 11, students study a range of mandatory core subjects across the seven subject groups established by the national curriculum. In addition, the programme includes a flexible elective component, allowing students to tailor their learning to their individual strengths and aspirations.
Holistic Development
The programme places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each student, supporting physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth in line with the Miras learner profile.
Natural Continuation
The Kazakhstani National Curriculum serves as a natural continuation of the integrated lower secondary programme, which combines the requirements of the national curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Flexible Electives
Students select subjects at either Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) based on their interests and future academic goals, supporting preparation for university studies and career aspirations.
State Certification
Upon completion of the programme, students undertake final state exams and receive a Certificate of General Secondary Education, opening pathways to universities in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Mandatory core subjects
- Kazakh language and literature
- Russian language and literature
- English language
- History of Kazakhstan
- Mathematics
- Physics, Chemistry, or Biology
- Physical education
Elective subjects
Students choose two Higher Level (HL) subjects and two Standard Level (SL) subjects from the following options:
- World History
- Geography
- Second Foreign Language (French)
- Law
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Business Management
Programme outcome
Upon successful completion of the Grade 11 Kazakhstani National Curriculum, students receive a Certificate of General Secondary Education, qualifying them for university admissions throughout Kazakhstan and providing a strong foundation for further academic and professional success.