Curriculum

Our International Curriculum

Early Years 

(ages 2 – 5)

We have chosen this framework because it is well-researched, detailed, often updated and abundantly-resourced, and many of the world’s best teachers know it well.

It identifies goals in knowledge, skills and understanding in seven areas:

1.      Communication and Language
2.      Physical Development
3.      Personal, Social and Emotional Development
4.      Literacy
5.      Understanding the World
6.      Mathematics
7.      Expressive arts and design

For each goal, there are three separate achievement levels within each Development Matters age band or Step:

– Expected: your child is working at the level expected for his/her age
– Emerging: your child is working below the expected level
– Exceeding: your child is working above the expected level

Your Report Card (shown below)  will also detail a written summary explaining special achievement and areas for development.

Why are the early years so important?

All the evidence suggests that investment in the education of the very young makes the biggest difference to their lives overall. Children who attend a quality early learning centre show marked advances socially and in literacy and numeracy that really put them ahead.

Our aim is to provide a safe, caring and friendly start in life that builds this knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence in ways that are always entertaining and also fun, ensuring the fastest gains and helping to form the best habits and attitudes towards learning that can last forever.

Our programme is based on the world-renowned UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage which offers a wealth of well-developed, tried and tested activities, resources, assessments and teacher education material. All progress is carefully and accurately charted against these internationally recognised and applied standards, so you will know straightaway how well your child is doing when compared to others, both in Cambodia and abroad.

Our distribution of lessons looks like this

Secondary

(ages 12-14)

Cambridge Global English Years 7-9 is specifically for learners of English as a Second Language. It focuses on Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening as well as vocabulary building and the use of correct grammar in fun, topical and creative ways to engage all learners.

Cambridge Secondary Science Years 7-9 encourages enquiry and the language is written to be accessible to second language learners. It comes with a Learner’s, Activity, Challenge and Skills Builder’s books to consolidate learning.

Oxford Key Stage 3 History Years 7-9 is matched to the new UK National Curriculum and has a strong focus on assessment, skills building, and is packed with even more rich and absorbing sources to spark the interest of all our students.

Oxford Key Stage 3 Geography Years 7-9 is also matched to the new UK National Curriculum and has a strong focus on developing the key analytical skills and grasp of terminology for confidence and competence in this important subject.

Why Cambridge Secondary?

It provides a natural progression from Cambridge Primary and leads to world- recognised university entrance qualifications.

We offer:

+ Cambridge Global English
+ Cambridge Maths
+ Cambridge Science
+ Oxford International Geography
+ Oxford International History
+ Cambridge ICT
+ Chinese as a Foreign Language
+ Physical Education

Cambridge Secondary Maths  Years 7-9  focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply their mathematical knowledge of the  Number, Geometry, Measure, Handling data and Problem solving.

ICT Framework Solutions offers a sound foundation in all modern applications and uses of ICT in the home, work and the environment – a vital part of any modern international school curriculum.

Chinese for Young Learners/ HSK  is offered to provide skill in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in Pin Yin and mainstream Mandarin so that all may take advantage of the opportunities presented by this dynamic language and culture.

What qualifications are available?

Cambridge English Assessment

The Cambride English Assessment tests English Language attainment in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.  Tests are set and marked in the UK, and certificates are issued from Cambridge about two months after the exam.

We offer:

Key English Test
Preliminary English

Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint

We also prepare students for Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint in:

+ English as a Second Language
+ Maths
+ Science.

Every year there are over 90,000 entries for Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint exams for 11 to 14 year olds.

IGCSE –
International General
Certificate Education
(ages 14-17)

About Cambridge IGCSE – gateway to the world

We offer cambridge IGCSEs in:

 English as a Second Language
 Mathematics
 Combined Science
 Business Studes
 Chinese as a Foreign Language
 Information & Communications Technoogy

A word about assessment

Continuous Assessment (CA) includes a range of modern, relevant assessment methods such as in-class tests, homework, learner presentations and observation of task performance against assessment criteria designed to give learners, teachers and parents a clearer picture of each child’s progress and areas for development. All available evidence suggests that this kind of assessment and feedback is the key to accelerate learning as it provides a more accurate summary of each child’s level of attainment as the term progresses, and so we ask in turn that all children make the effort to be present for them.

Summative Assessment (SA) – the end of term test – still remains the main basis for the termly yearly Report Card. Grades boundaries are identical to those set by Cambridge University.

And as we are a Cambridge English Language Assessment Exam Preparation Centre, we may as well mention that Cambridge has…

 100 Years of experience.
 52,000 preparation centres and 2,800 exam centres in 130 countries.
 Qualifications aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – the international standard in language learning Accepted globally for work, immigration and study – Over 15,000 universities, employers and governments accept Cambridge English exams.
 Access to a variety of English – American, British, Australasian.
 A vast range of learning and exam preparation resources available.
 A choice of when, where and how to take an exam including by computer.
 A range of levels in real life English skills – we currently offer 5!
 Tests (such as ours, above) that are essentially presented in the same format that is used for IELTS (International English Language Testing System), one of the world’s leading English Language proficiency university entrance requirements that your child may wish to take when older.