LEARNING
Middle School
Middle School is an important bridging period between Primary School and High School. Our Middle School Grades 6 – 8 are equivalent to Years 7 – 9 in the Cambridge Curriculum. (For equivalence chart click here). After 5th Grade the Middle School curriculum moves to subject teachers instead of homeroom teachers and subjects are arranged by subject under three areas of study: The Life Skills Curriculum, The Second Language Acquisition Program and The Environmental Studies Curriculum.
- DISCOVER. DEVELOP. ACHIEVE
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
Our Middle School program is dedicated to empowering students to become confident, compassionate, and capable leaders of tomorrow. Through a dynamic and inclusive curriculum, we foster critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience, equipping our students with the skills and values needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Navigating Paths to Excellence
At our Middle School, we guide students on a journey of exploration and self-discovery, helping them navigate diverse pathways towards excellence. By providing a supportive and challenging academic environment, we encourage personal growth, academic achievement, and a lifelong love for learning.
Inspiring Minds, Igniting Futures
Our Middle School aims to inspire young minds and ignite the flames of curiosity and ambition, fueling bright futures ahead. Through innovative teaching methods, real-world connections, and opportunities for personal development, we cultivate a community of learners who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.
OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
The Life Skills Curriculum
The Life Skills curriculum not only focuses on essential academic and personal development skills but also serves as a crucial preparatory phase for students transitioning to High School. It aims to ensure students are well-prepared for the Cambridge Checkpoint exams
This comprehensive program covers English, Mathematics, and Digital Literacy, focusing on developing critical thinking, effective communication, and technological proficiency. It equips students with the tools needed for problem-solving in various contexts and fosters an understanding of digital citizenship. Through this curriculum, students gain valuable skills that support their overall development and readiness for future educational challenges.
The Second Language Acquisition Program
The Second Language Acquisition program is tailored to enhance students’ linguistic abilities in Spanish or Turkish. This program is designed to deepen their understanding of languages through immersive learning experiences, fostering communication skills and cultural awareness. Preparing students for global citizenship, the curriculum emphasises practical language use in diverse contexts, supporting their integration into a multicultural world.
The Environmental Studies Curriculum
The Environmental Studies curriculum encompasses Global Perspectives, Geography, History, and Sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. It aims to cultivate an understanding of and respect for the natural world, interconnections between human societies and the environment, and the importance of sustainability. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical inquiry, the program prepares students for the Cambridge Checkpoint exams and builds a solid foundation for high school studies in related subjects.
In the final year of Middle School the students prepare for the Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint tests have been designed to assess learners at the end of Middle School. They are available in English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives giving valuable feedback on learners’ strengths and weaknesses before they progress to the next stage of education.
The tests are marked in Cambridge and provide schools with an external international benchmark for learner performance. Each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report, giving schools detailed information.
Checkpoint exams are held once per Academic year in April. Students are expected to sit English or English as a Second Language as well as Science and Mathematics and obtain a certain level of accomplishment in order to qualify for our High School IGCSE programme.
