High School Structure
In high school education, there are two distinct phases: Upper Secondary and Sixth Form.
Upper Secondary, referred to as Years 10 and 11, embraces a pivotal two-year journey in a student's academic life. This phase focuses on the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, a critical juncture where pupils, aged between 14 and 16, embark on a rigorous educational experience.
Sixth Form, encompassing Years 12 and 13, constitutes the subsequent two years of high school. During this period, students delve into Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level (AL) courses. It's a phase where academic pursuits become more specialized and where students prepare for the challenges of higher education and beyond.
High Achievers' Roadmap
Discover our comprehensive high school program, where we offer a diverse curriculum aligned with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Edexcel standards. Learn about subject choices, exam results, and scholarship opportunities.
- Subject Offerings and Curricula
- English, Arabic, ICT, Business Studies, and all Sciences follow the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) syllabi.
- Mathematics is taught using the Edexcel curriculum.
- IGCSE Subject Selection
- Students typically choose 5 to 7 subjects for IGCSE, granting them some flexibility in their choices.
- An orientation meeting is held at the end of Year 9 or the start of Year 10 to explain the IGCSE curriculum.
- IGCSE is a two-year course completed during Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), culminating in exams usually in June of Year 11.
- Once subjects are chosen, students remain in that stream until the conclusion of Year 11.
- Students have the opportunity to select up to 7 subjects for their IGCSE external exams.
- Examination Results and Entry Requirements
- CAIE/Edexcel announces examination results in mid-August, preceding the start of the new academic year.
- Exams are graded on a scale of A* to G or 9-1, depending on the subject.
- For entry into A Level courses, students need to attain a minimum of 3 grades A* to C.
- Generally, students are expected to achieve at least a grade C in subjects they intend to study at A Level.
- Parental Inquiries and Scholarships
- Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with school authorities to discuss Year 10 options and any questions they may have.
- Exceptional students achieving 5A*s may qualify for scholarships of up to 75 percent, subject to board regulations.
Subjects Offered
| IGCSE | AS / AL | |
|---|---|---|
| ARABIC | ||
| ARABIC ISLAMIC STUDIES | ||
| ARABIC SECOND LANGUAGE | ||
| ARABIC SOCIAL STUDIES / CITIZENSHIP | ||
| ART | ||
| BIOLOGY | ||
| BUSINESS | ||
| CHEMISTRY | ||
| ENGLISH | ||
| ENGLISH ISLAMIC STUDIES | ||
| GERMAN | ||
| ICT | ||
| MATHEMATICS | ||
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||
| PHYSICS | ||
| ACCOUNTING | - | |
| ADVANCED MATHEMATICS | - | |
| ECONOMICS | - |