The British Curriculum is one of the most widely taught educational systems in the world. The education is student-centered and well balanced, providing both breadth and depth of subject matter. Students are assessed through regular benchmarking, which ensures they have mastered the content and are prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A level qualifications.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
At WBIS we implement the British Curriculum – a renowned, internationally-recognised curriculum that provides a first-class educational framework for students.
The British Curriculum is one of the most well-known and highly-regarded curricula in the world of international education. Quality schools regard it as the best choice for providing pupils with a first-class education.
The British Curriculum is also known as the National Curriculum for England, and this system of education stresses creativity, critical thinking, and flexibility. Simultaneously, the British Curriculum includes a series of measurable and achievable goals, each designed to build on what went before while preparing the student for their future work.
The British Curriculum is also known as the National Curriculum for England, and this system of education stresses creativity, critical thinking, and flexibility. Simultaneously, the British Curriculum includes a series of measurable and achievable goals, each designed to build on what went before while preparing the student for their future work.
Through its focus on goals and achievement, the British Curriculum ensures that both parents and children understand their progress. This, in turn, allows each student to reach his or her full potential.
What Are the Benefits of the British Curriculum?
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A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED SYSTEM
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A Focus on Both Breadth and Depth
The British Curriclum structures learning in a way that guides students through a variety of subjects including not only ‘core’ subjects such as English, Maths and Science, but also the arts, humanities, and more. Starting in the early years, students focus on the fundamentals of their subjects, and as students progress, the curriculum dives deeper into these subjects, exploring not only the more complex aspects of the subjects, but also how they relate to other areas of study.
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WELL-DEFINED KEY STAGES PROVIDE CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF PROGRESS
The British system is organised in well-defined blocks known as ‘Key Stages’. The first stage is the Early Years Foundation Stage for children from 3.5 years old through 5 years old. Once the student enters Junior School , they start with Key Stage 1 (KS1), from ages 5 to 7, before moving on to KS2, which lasts from age 7 to 11. After completing the Junior School Key Stages, students begin the Senior School with KS3 and KS4, which are for ages 11-14 and ages 14-16, respectively. Students 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 students are assessed at the end of each Key Stage, the stages provide a simple, clear overview of the progress a student has made.
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A CURRICULUM THAT ENCOURAGES GROWTH BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
As a curriculum which aims to develop well-rounded individuals who not only understand the core principles of their subjects, but also how to use this knowledge in real-world situations, the British Curriculum places a high priority on extracurricular activities such as team sports and performing arts, which help students develop skills in leadership and teamwork and to understand the intricasies of competition and camaraderie. At WBIS we also encourage students to participate in activities that deepen their understanding of academic subjects such as robotics, reading or maths competitions.
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ARABIC, RELIGION AND SOCIAL STUDIES:
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, EGYPT – MOE CURRICULUM:
At WBIS we are very keen on preserving pupils’ Egyptian identity and core values in order to ensure that pupils’ are aware and proud of their Egyptian culture and history.
Our team of qualified, expert Arabic teachers are competent in teaching the following 3 MOE subjects throughout ALL KEY STAGES from EYFS to Year 12.
