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Key Stage 3 incorporates the first 3 years of secondary school (Years 6 – 8). Our curriculum follows the Cambridge Secondary 1 programme in English, Maths and Science. Students will build on and consolidate the skills and knowledge which they have learnt in the Primary School. This will prepare them for the demands of the examination courses they follow in Key Stage 4 and 5.

 

The Key Stage 3 programme of study aims to develop the key skills to enable our students to embrace lifelong learning required for our ever-changing globalised world.

 

For many students they will experience the onset of adolescence at some point during these years. It is therefore appropriate that students of this age experience an educational environment that will help them to learn and help them to cope with the mental and physical changes that occur during adolescence. It is to help students manage the change from childhood to adolescence that the curriculum includes Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).

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The aims of Key Stage 3 are

• To allow students to develop further as independent, inquisitive, creative, critical thinkers and learners.

• To allow students to develop as individual personalities while maintaining consideration and compassion for others.

• To act as a transition phase between the primary education and the onset of courses leading to external examinations (GCSEs and the A Levels).

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Key Stage 3 SUBJECTS

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Compulsory Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science & Global Perspectives

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Foundation Subjects: Art, ICT, Music, Physical Education.

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Key Stage 4 (Years 9 & 10)

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IGCSE Curriculum at Oxford International School

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The next chapter of your child's education will give them the opportunity to choose the subjects they enjoy, and lay the foundations of a fulfilling life.

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In Year 9, students at OIS start studying for their IGCSEs. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is the international version of the GCSE exams, which form part of the widely-recognised British Curriculum.

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These exams provide a solid bridge to further study such as the A-Levels, and give children more autonomy to choose the subjects that inspire them. Students will tackle a range of subjects before sitting exams at the end of Year 10. The highest grade that can be attained is an A*, while the lowest is a G.

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The IGCSE exams are built on a number of core subjects. All students are required to take subjects such as mathematics and English, while they will also tackle Business, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Global Perspectives.

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Key Stage 5 (Years 11 & 12)

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At Oxford International School, our senior students aged 16 to 18 choose to study the A-Level programme which is a highly regarded qualification that is universally recognised at high-ranking universities around the world.

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The Cambridge International A and AS-Levels are highly valued and recognised by universities around the world and the syllabuses develop a deep understanding of subjects and independent thinking skills.

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Students usually study four subjects in Year 11. At the end of Year 11 students sit the AS examinations and may choose to continue with all four subjects or three subjects to A-Level.

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Successful completion of Year 12 and A-Level qualifications enables students to apply for entry to the world’s top universities.

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To create a balanced academic programme, building confidence and leadership skills in addition to broadening the students’ understanding of world cultures, students will have one hour of compulsory physical education and one hour of service and study skills per week.

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For entry to our AS and A-Level courses, students need to have at least a grade C (or level 4) in the same IGCSE subject, although a grade B  is recommended. Entry to the course is decided on a case by case basis.

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It is recommended that students study four subjects in their first year to give a broad range of subjects, however, in some cases, students may choose to study three subjects after discussions with teachers and parents.

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The most important criteria for choosing A-Level subjects are:

• Looking at what you are likely to enjoy and be good at. If you enjoy a subject or have an ability in it already, you are more likely to do well.

• Are there any particular subjects and/or grades you may need? If you have a career, job, or further study in mind, you may need to choose specific A-Levels in order to meet entry requirements.

• How open you want to keep your future study and career choices?

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The A Levels exams are built on a number of core subjects. All students are required to take subjects such as mathematics and English, while they will also tackle Business, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & ICT.