OVERVIEW
As students enter the secondary school they develop a global approach to learning focussing on CAIE Checkpoint at the end of Key Stage 3 and IGCSE at Key Stage 4.
This is an important stage in education where students will mature towards becoming responsible young adults, and we encourage them to be resilient, ambitious individuals who take responsibility for their decisions and their future. Academic achievement is certainly important throughout this crucial stage in education.
MESSAGE FROM OUR Head of secondary School
"As students enter the next stage of their journey, we aim to provide a supportive, friendly, educationally disciplined learning environment where all students are recognised for their uniqueness and can flourish both academically and beyond."
Ms Liz Benson
Head of Secondary School

SUBJECTS INCLUDED
Year 7-9 Subjects
During the KS3 programme all subjects are compulsory with the exception of mandarin and French. Once students enter year 10 they follow a compulsory core curriculum alongside a programme of elective subjects. A brief outline of each subject can be found below.
English
Mathematics
Science
ICT
Art
Malay Language
Geography
Mandarin/French
World History
Music
Drama
Islamic Studies/PSHE
Physical Education
Swimming
SUBJECTS INCLUDED
Year 10-11 Subjects
During the KS3 programme all subjects are compulsory with the exception of mandarin and French. Once students enter year 10 they follow a compulsory core curriculum alongside a programme of elective subjects. A brief outline of each subject can be found below.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
English
Mathematics
Science (Co-ordinated or Pure)
Malay (First/Foreign language)
P.E. (Non examination)
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
ICT
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Additional Mathematics
Global Perspectives
Art & Design
World History
Mandarin
French
Geography
Music
Physical Education
Islamic Studies
World Literature
SECONDARY
Subjects

Lower Secondary Islamic Studies
Students who follow this course in lower secondary will enable them to acquire knowledge of the major sources of Islam, its main beliefs and its early history. They will develop an enquiring approach to the study of Islam and be able to identify and explore the religious, historical and moral questions raised in the material they study.

Physical Education
Physical education is a vital part of a balanced school curriculum. Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health and there is growing evidence that it improves academic performance across the curriculum. Establishing good patterns of exercise also provides learners with the foundation of an active and healthy lifestyle for life. All students take part in the physical education and swimming programme.

Lower Secondary History
History will help students to gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Students will be equipped to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.

Lower Secondary Geography
The curriculum allows students to develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics and how these provide a geographical context for understanding the actions of processes.

Lower Secondary Mathematics
Cambridge Lower Secondary mathematics encourages a lifelong enthusiasm for analytical and rational thinking. Students develop a holistic understanding of the subject, focusing on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships. Students become mathematically competent and fluent in computation which they can apply to everyday situations.

Lower Secondary French
Learning a foreign language will foster a student’s curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. Students will be able to express their ideas and thoughts in French and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. French will provide opportunities for students to communicate for practical purposes, learn new ways of thinking and read literature in the original language.

Lower Secondary Art & Design
Cambridge Art & Design provides a platform for personal expression and encourages students to embrace every opportunity to pursue their own ideas. Students will also benefit from regular opportunities for collaboration, sharing ideas and learning from others. They will collaborate with peers to solve problems, share experimentation and celebrate outcomes.

Lower Secondary Music
The Cambridge music curriculum allows students to explore music as performers, composers and informed listeners. They make, understand and appreciate music from different cultures, times and places, helping them to develop leadership and collaboration skills as well as self-confidence.

IGCSE English
As students move onto the IGCSE curriculum in Year 10, the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English offers students the opportunity to respond with understanding to a rich array of reading texts during the course as a whole. They will use these texts to inform and inspire their own writing and write in a range of text types for different purposes and audiences. Students will develop both their speaking and their listening skills, delivering a presentation, and responding to questions and engaging in conversations. Students are encouraged to become appreciative and critical readers, writers, speakers and listeners.

IGCSE Mathematics
Students will sit the Cambridge progression tests each year which assess knowledge and understanding of the topics. At the end of Year 9 students will sit the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint assessment which is marked by Cambridge. Students will then follow the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics curriculum in Years 10-11 and will be assessed against clear learning objectives set by Cambridge through their classwork and independent study. As they move onto the IGCSE course students will sit the examination at the end of Year 11.

Cambridge IGCSE Biology
Biology is the study of living things and their vital processes. It encompasses the cellular basis of living things, the energy metabolism that underlies the activities of life, and the genetic basis for inheritance in organisms. Biology also includes the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms and the diversity of life on Earth. It considers the biology of microorganisms, plants, and animals, for example, and it brings together the structural and functional relationships that underlie their day-to-day activities.

Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa Malaysia
The Cambridge IGCSE First Language Malay syllabus is for learners whose first language is Malay. This First Language syllabus develops a student's ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. They learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to develop an appreciation of how writers achieve their effects. The syllabus also complements other areas of study by encouraging skills of more general application.

Physical Education
Physical education is a vital part of a balanced school curriculum. Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health and there is growing evidence that it improves academic performance across the curriculum. Establishing good patterns of exercise also provides learners with the foundation of an active and healthy lifestyle for life. All students take part in the physical education and swimming programme.

IGCSE Art & Design
Students can continue with Art and Design in Year 10 and follow the IGCSE course. They will be able to focus on using the media of their choice in response to different questions and stimuli around them. The assessment in Year 11 is divided into 2. Students must research their ideas and create visuals of their development journey before presenting their final piece. Students learn to analyse, reflect and review their work demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of their chosen topic. All work is assessed by Cambridge.

IGCSE Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of matter and the substances that constitute it. Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry allows learners to increase their understanding of the technological world they live in and take an interest in scientific matters. The syllabus teaches the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of chemistry, and develops an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life.

IGCSE Global Perspectives
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives provides opportunities for enquiry into, and reflection on, key global issues from different perspectives: personal, local/national and global. It encourages awareness of global problems and offers a range of opportunities to explore solutions through cooperation and collaboration. The course is not about getting everybody to think identically; rather it is a matter of opening minds to the complexity of the world and of human thought and encouraging empathy for the diversity of human experience and feeling.

IGCSE French
Once students enter Year 10 they may elect to continue with French and work towards the Cambridge IGCSE Foreign Language qualification. Cambridge IGCSE French develops a set of transferable skills for understanding and communicating in everyday situations in French. Students begin to develop cultural awareness of countries and communities where French is spoken. They acquire the essential linguistic skills required for progression to further studies or employment.

IGCSE Music
In Year 10 students are able to opt for the IGCSE music course. Within this syllabus, students listen to, perform and compose music, encouraging aesthetic and emotional development, self-discipline and, importantly, creativity. As a result, learners enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music, an achievement that forms an ideal foundation for future study and enhances lifelong musical enjoyment.

IGCSE Physical Education
The IGCSE Physical Education curriculum is a balance of practical and theoretical aspects of sport. Students complete a written examination, coursework and perform skills and game play in four sports. The students may choose sports that are team games or individual but must adhere to the groupings set out by Cambridge.

IGCSE Physics
Physics is a science that deals with the structure of matter and the interactions between the fundamental constituents of the observable universe and covers all aspects of nature, behaviour of objects under the action of given forces and the nature and origin of gravitational, electromagnetic, and nuclear force fields. The goal of physics is to formulate comprehensive principles that bring together and explain all discernible phenomena.

IGCSE Geography
Students with a keen interest in geography can opt to study the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. During their study students will develop a ‘sense of place’ by looking at the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Students will examine a range of natural and man-made environments, and study some of the processes which affected their development. They will also look at the ways in which people interact with their environment, and the opportunities and challenges an environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world.

IGCSE Mandarin
Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language will enable learners to become independent users of Chinese and to use Chinese to communicate effectively in a variety of practical contexts. Texts and questions are printed in both traditional and simplified characters on the question papers. Candidates choose the form they prefer in the examination and may write their answers in either traditional or simplified characters.

IGCSE World Literature
Cambridge IGCSE World Literature provides learners with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and understanding of international poetry, prose and drama as they study all three forms. A range of texts by international authors are studied and students are able to develop their love for reading within known and unknown contexts.

IGCSE Islamiyat
Students wishing to continue this area of study when they enter year 10 will embark on the Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat. This syllabus encourages students to develop lifelong skills and knowledge, including an understanding of the importance of the major beliefs of Islam and of the early history of the Islamic community. They will learn evaluation skills to understand how these beliefs impact the daily lives and thoughts of Muslims around the world. Students will increase their familiarity with the Qur’an and Hadith in Arabic.