The IB Diploma Programme began at KIST in September 2004, with our inaugural Grade 12 class graduating in June 2006. The majority of our senior students have high academic aspirations with dreams of attending universities around the world. Successful completion of the two-year diploma course opens up a range of possibilities for students in terms of university options. Many universities around the world recognize the diploma for its high level concepts that prepare students for university study. For an increasing number of universities, an IB Diploma may in fact be all students will need to gain entrance. It is, however, important to note that each university has its own individual requirements and we recommended that families investigate this early. Our College Guidance Counselors are also available to assist with this.

KIST graduates have been offered enrolment into the following universities around the world. Asterisks indicate universities where students have accepted offers. 

Australia ()

• Deakin University *
• Monash University 
• Queensland University of Technology *
• University of Queensland *
• University of Melbourne
• University of Sydney *

Canada ()

• McGill University *
• Ryerson University
• York University
• University of British Columbia
• University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Toronto *

Japan ()

• International Christian University
• Sophia University *
• Temple University *
• Waseda University * 

United Kingdom ()

• Ashton University
• Brunel University
• Camberwell College of Art and Design
• College of Fine Art and Design London (Chelsea)
• European Business School London *
• Imperial College London
• King's College, London
• Leeds Metropolitan University
• Manchester Metropolitan University *
• University of Ashton
• University of the Arts London *
• University of Bath *
• University of Birmingham
• University of Cardiff
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Nottingham
• University of Leeds
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Saint Andrews
• University of Sheffield
• University of Stirling
• University of Warwick
• University of York *

United States of America ()

• Boston University *
• Brigham Young University (Hawaii) *
• California State University (East Bay) *
• Clarkson University
• Concord University
• Georgetown University
• Gonzaga University
• Hofstra University
• Illinois Institute of Technology
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Northeastern University
• Ohio State University
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Portland State University*
• Princeton
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Stanford University
• William Carey University
• Worchester Institute of Technology
• University of Chicago
• University of Dubuque *
• University of Massachusetts
• University of Miami
• University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
• University of Richmond
• University of Southern California
• University of Virginia
• University of Wyoming

Others

• University of Antwerp () *
• Savannah College of Art and Design (Hong Kong) ()