At the Hope English School, we follow the British Curriculum which is one of the most well-known curricula that is highly regarded in the world of international education. The curriculum is well-balanced and broadly based and which promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of pupils at school. It prepares the pupils for opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences for the future.
This curriculum focuses on imparting 21st Century skills such as creativity, collaboration, flexibility critical thinking, etc. Simultaneously, it includes a series of measurable and achievable goals, each designed on past learning and preparing the learners for the future. Thus, by focusing on goals and achievement, the curriculum ensures that both parents and learners can track progress and in turn allow each learner to be a high performer. The following are some of the benefits of studying the British Curriculum.
The British Curriculum established in 1988 is one of the most widely taught educational system in the world. It is learner-centered, well-balanced and provides breadth and depth of subject matter.
Assessments are conducted through regular bench marking which ensure that students gain mastery over the content and areprepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A Level qualification.
Learning in the British Curriculum is structured in such a way that students are provided with a wide range of subjects that include Arts, Humanities, and others in addition to ‘core’ subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and English. Studying in the early years, learners focus on the fundamentals of their subjects and delve deeper as they progress, exploring not only the nuanced and complex aspects of the subjects, but also how they relate to other areas of study.
Well-defined key stages provide real understanding of progress. The British system is organized in well-defined blocks known as ‘Key Stages’. The first stage is the EYFS for learners from 2 years to 5 years of age. Once the learners enter the Primary Level, they start with Key Stage 1 (KS1) from age 5 to 7. Moving on to KS2, which lasts from age 7 to 11. After completing the Primary Key Stages, learners begin the Secondary Stages with KS3 and KS4, which are for ages 11 to 14 and 14 to 16 respectively. Learners who plan to continue to university may then begin the Pre-University, KS5 where they will study from age 16 to 18. Since the stages are explicitly defined and learners are assessed at the end of each Key Stage. The stages provide a simple, clear overview of the progress a learner has made.
As a curriculum which aims to develop well-rounded individuals who not only understand the core principles of their subjects but also know how to use this knowledge in the real world situations, the British Curriculum places high priority in extracurricular activities such as team sports, and performing arts which help learners develop skills in leadership and team work and to understand the intricacies of competition and collaboration. Schools that follow the British Curriculum also encourage learners to participate in activities that deepen their understanding of academic subjects such as Model United Nations, debates or STEAM activities like Robotics or Mathematical competitions.