The ICS academic program is rigorous and challenging and includes an offering of multiple Advanced Placement subjects and honor levels courses. At ICS, students receive a well-rounded education and are required to earn credits in a full range of subjects. Within these parameters, student choice is also facilitated and encouraged so that students develop further in their individual areas of interest and strength. The standard of Fine & Performing Arts at ICS is particularly high, with outstanding choir, band, art, and drama programs (including the innovative Theatre Technology course). The Chinese program features a Literacy Stream for students with backgrounds in Chinese dialects or culture, as well as a Foreign Language Stream. The extra-curricular program is varied, from Harvard Model Congress to French to Basketball to Spiritual Discernment.