See how learning develops from first foundations to university preparation.
The curriculum map connects knowledge, skills, assessment and progression across a continuous British school journey for ages 5–19.
Explore this pageFive key stages, one continuous school.
- Key Stage 1Years 1–2Ages 5–7Literacy and numeracy
- Key Stage 2Years 3–6Ages 7–11Broad British curriculum
- Key Stage 3Years 7–9Ages 11–14Subject specialists
- Key Stage 4Years 10–11Ages 14–16International GCSEs
- Key Stage 5Years 12–13Ages 16–19International A Levels
Primary: Fluency, Vocabulary and Curiosity
Years 1–6 establish the literacy, numeracy, scientific understanding and wider knowledge pupils need to approach subject-specialist Secondary learning confidently.
English, mathematics and science at the centre
History, geography, computing, languages and creative learning
Phonics, vocabulary, grammar and a love of reading
Enrichment clubs available from Year 3
Key Stage 3: Breadth Before Choices
Years 7–9 deepen disciplinary knowledge across a broad curriculum while building the organisation, discussion and independent study needed for qualification courses.
Subject-specialist live teaching
English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, computing and art
Science organised around ten key themes, balanced across biology, chemistry and physics
Guidance towards informed International GCSE choices
Key Stage 4: International GCSE Pathways
Years 10–11 align teaching and assessment with recognised specifications while maintaining pastoral support and clear preparation for Sixth Form.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE specifications
Core English, mathematics and science alongside guided options
Published pathways can include up to ten subjects
Separate sciences or Double Award Science
Sixth Form: Specialism and Destination
Years 12–13 combine International A Level study with academic monitoring, UCAS and careers guidance so subject choices remain connected to future requirements.
Pearson Edexcel International A Levels, taught live
Students normally specialise in three or four subjects
Subject choices matched to university and career requirements
Academic monitoring, careers guidance and UCAS support
What stays constant from Year 1 to Year 13.
Live Teaching
Teachers explain, question, model and respond in real time.
Assessment That Informs Teaching
Classwork, homework and assessment help teachers identify strengths, gaps and the next teaching response.
Pastoral Structure
Form time, assemblies, PSHE and Global Citizenship sit alongside subject teaching.
Guidance Towards What Comes Next
Careers education and UCAS support connect subject choices to future destinations.
Do not take one page, or one claim, on trust.
Follow the questions that matter, compare the evidence and decide whether the complete school model fits your child.
Place This Within Years 1–13
Understand what comes before, what follows and where qualifications begin.
02 · ExperienceSee How Live Teaching Works
Look beyond a subject list to questioning, feedback and participation.
03 · OutcomePlan Assessment and Examinations
Connect subject choices to specifications, exam entry and later destinations.
See this part of school in the wider iBOS journey.
Curriculum, teaching, pastoral support, evidence, fees and Admissions stay connected, so no important decision sits in isolation.
