The high school component of the "Cultural Studies" theme is the International Baccalaureate Program. This program is an honors advanced studies program through which students may earn up to one year of credit or instructional equivalence at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

In addition to the specialized International Baccalaureate curriculum, Meadowdale High School Students are provided many opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that will make them effective citizens in an interconnected world. Students are provided rigorous preparation for future study and potential careers in a variety of international fields. Through emphasis on language, social studies and the humanities, students learn to appreciate the importance of interaction among other nations and cultures.