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Curriculum

All students follow a broad, balanced curriculum that is relevant to today’s increasingly globalized and multicultural world. There is provision for students who are gifted and talented and support for those with individual needs.

Years 7, 8 and 9

The school follows a programme based on the English National Curriculum with an international dimension. The programme includes the following subjects:

  • English
  • World Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Arabic
  • French or Spanish
  • Social Studies
  • History
  • Geography
  • Physical Education (PE)
  • The Arts – Art, Music and Drama
  • Technology – Information Communication Technology (ICT), Design & Technology
  • Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship/Islamic Studies

 Years 10 and 11

Students study IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) qualifications. IGCSE courses are similar to GCSE courses but adapted for international students. All qualifications will be accredited by Edexcel International Examinations Board.

Core (compulsory) Subjects:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • World Literature
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Science – Biology, Physics, Chemistry
  • Physical Education
  • PSHE and Citizenship/Islamic Studies

Option Subjects:

  • Art & Design, Music, Drama, Physical Education
  • History, Geography, Business Studies, ICT
  • Design & Technology – Graphics, Resistant Materials, Food Technology
  • French, Spanish

Years 12 and 13

The school aspires to be a leading IB World School and will offer IB programmes in the Senior School. Students will follow the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme. The Programme involves the study of 6 subjects (3 at Higher level, 3 at Standard Level) – Literature, Language, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts or Elective. Students must also complete a Theory of knowledge course, complete a 2,000 word extended essay and at least 150 hours of creative study, sport, and community work.

This prestigious course is recognized by universities and high education institutions across the world and provides an excellent pre-university programme.

We recognize that for a small number of students the IB Diploma programme will be challenging. An alternative, IB Certificate programme will be available. Students will have a personalized curriculum, selecting subjects based on their strengths and completing some elements of the IB Diploma programme. Depending on the nature of their programme, it is still possible for students to access higher education courses although these are likely to be more career-related.

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