Curriculum

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is based on the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Oxford International Curriculum frameworks, which provide rigorous and internationally recognized standards for academic achievement.


Cambridge Early Years is our programme for 3-6 year olds. It gives young learners the best start in life, helping them to meet key early milestones and thrive in and outside of school.

Our Cambridge Early Years Curriculum:


    Follows a holistic approach that focuses on the whole child and connects their development with the world and people around them.

    Develops knowledge, understanding and skills through a spiral approach, by revisiting and engaging with topics and skills in more depth at each stage.

    Helps learners to meet internationally established milestones for early development. Although children develop at different rates, the curriculum provides a structure for teaching and learning that will help you to monitor and support each child’s progress.

    Supports a bilingual or multilingual approach for learners with a home language other than English, as well as those with different experiences of English.

    Prepares learners to easily transition into Cambridge Primary, or the next stage in their education.

    Is built around four key areas of early development:

    • Social and Emotional Development

    • Physical Development

    • Language and Communication Development

    • Cognitive Development


Why choose Cambridge Early Years?


    It gives young learners the best start in life, helping them to meet key early milestones and thrive in and outside of school. It helps children develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need for the next stage in their education – whether they move on to Cambridge Primary or another programme. It offers everything you need for high-quality learning: a holistic, balanced curriculum, engaging classroom resources, professional development and assessment approaches to help you measure your learners’ progress. We believe that Cambridge Early Years works best when you use all elements of the programme together. It is a child-centred, play-based programme that helps young learners to develop at their own pace. It encourages them to act independently, make their own choices and discover feelings of self-worth. It supports learners, whatever their level of English when they begin the programme. We provide guidance and support to help you offer a bilingual or multilingual approach if learners have a home language other than English. Our flexible approach allows you to decide what works best for your setting. You can tailor the programme to each child’s needs, skills and interests.


Curriculum Areas


  • Communication, language & literacy
  • Speaking, listening, reading and writing are crucial to children’s early development. Showing children the importance of language through fun activities and encouraging them to engage with a wide range of texts helps to ignite a lifelong curiosity for learning.

  • Creative expression
  • Creative expression allows children to communicate their ideas and develop their imagination through art and design, music, dance and drama. This important curriculum area brings together skills and cognitive processes from across the whole curriculum.

  • Mathematics
  • At an early age, it is important to help children recognise how mathematics impacts everyday life. Through games and activities, we can introduce children to mathematical language, thinking and concepts that they will need when they start their primary education.

  • Physical development
  • Our curriculum encourages children to develop movement skills through play, helping them to develop positive attitudes towards exercise and laying the foundations for healthy, active lives.

  • Personal, social & emotional development
  • This area is central to children’s lives. It underpins their wellbeing and attainment in all other areas of their learning. This area helps them to develop social learning and friendships, regulate their emotional responses and respond to the needs of others, and develop self-esteem and confidence.

  • Understanding the world
  • Children’s natural curiosity must be encouraged, so that they are equipped to reflect, question, explore and interact, and be guided in their understanding of the world. This area of the curriculum lays foundations for a range of different subjects in primary education and beyond, including science, digital literacy, computing and humanities.


Examinable

  • English
  • We encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for reading, writing and spoken communication. The learner is equipped with transferable language skills for interrogating and producing spoken or written texts and working collaboratively. It also develops their confidence, creativity and intellectual engagement.

  • Maths
  • We encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for analytical and rational thinking. The learner will develop a holistic understanding of the subject, focusing on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships. They will become mathematically competent and fluent in computation, which they can apply to everyday situations

  • Science
  • This curriculum covers six strands that work together :
    • Biology – living things and how they interact.
    • Chemistry – properties and changes of materials and substances.
    • Physics – the interactions of matter and energy.
    • Earth and space – planet Earth, the wider Solar System and beyond.
    • Thinking and Working Scientifically – develops understanding and skills of scientific models and representations, scientific enquiry and practicals.

  • Global Perspectives (Team Project)
  • Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives helps learners to:
    • develop the skills needed for secondary education and the workplace.
    • understand their place in an interconnected world.
    • make informed decisions about the information they read, hear and see.
    • understand how causes and consequences are connected.
    • suggest solutions for problems faced by their community.


Non - Examinable

  • Modern Foreign Languages
  • • French
    • Mandarin

  • Computing
  • This stimulating course gives the student an opportunity to look inside a computer to understand the purpose of different components, and develop coding and logical thinking skills on visual programming languages.

  • Digital Literacy
  • The learner should be able to effectively use technology from the very beginning of their educational journey. The digital world allows them to connect, collaborate and discover new information on an ever broadening scale.

  • Art and Design
  • Art and design gives the learner a platform to express themselves, sparking imagination, creativity and developing transferable skills. They learn how to articulate personal responses to their experiences and to think about how their artistic development will support them throughout all areas of their education.

  • Music
  • Music broadens learners’ experience as they explore music as performers, composers and listeners while making, understanding and appreciating music from different cultures, times and places.

  • Humanities
  • Our humanities program explores the world's cultures, histories, and societies, promoting empathy, understanding, and global citizenship.

  • Wellbeing
  • We offer programs that promote mental health, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, to improve the student wellbeing.

  • Physical Education
  • We believe that physical education is essential components of a well-rounded education.

Examinable

  • English
  • Our English curriculum focuses on developing students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

  • Maths
  • Our Mathematics curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

  • Science
  • Our Science curriculum encourages curiosity, experimentation, and innovation.

  • Computing
  • We offer computer science and coding classes that prepare students for a technology-driven world.


Non - Examinable

  • Global Skills Projects
  • Our global skills program develops critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

  • Sustainability
  • We emphasize environmental sustainability and offer programs that promote eco-friendly practices and social responsibility.

  • Wellbeing
  • We prioritize student wellbeing and offer programs that promote mental health, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.

Assessment and Evaluation

    We use a variety of assessment and evaluation methods to measure student progress and understanding, including:

    - Quizzes and Tests
    - Projects and Presentations
    - Classwork and Homework
    - Standardized Exams (CIE)


Academic Support

    We offer various forms of academic support to ensure that all students succeed, including:

    - Extra tutoring sessions
    - Remedial classes
    - Learning support programs
    - Counseling services

Extra Curricula

Sports

  • Athletics
  • Our athletics program includes track and field events, promoting speed, endurance, and teamwork.

  • Golf
  • Our golf program teaches students the basics of golf and promotes physical fitness.

  • Karate
  • Our karate program develops discipline, focus, and self-confidence.

  • Swimming
  • Our swimming program teaches students the fundamentals of swimming and promotes water safety.

  • Tennis
  • Our tennis program develops hand-eye coordination, agility, and strategic thinking.


Clubs

  • Ballet
  • Our Ballet Club introduces students to the fundamentals of ballet while fostering discipline, flexibility, and creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment.

  • Chess
  • Our Chess Club helps students develop strategic thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills while learning the fundamentals of the game in a fun and engaging environment.

  • Culinary
  • Our Culinary Club introduces students to the art of cooking, teaching essential skills in food preparation, kitchen safety, and presentation in a fun and hands-on environment.

  • Robotics
  • Our Robotics Club offers students hands-on experience in programming, engineering, and problem-solving, encouraging innovation and teamwork through engaging projects.