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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.

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The journey at a glance

Five key stages, one continuous school.

  1. Key Stage 1Years 1–2Ages 5–7Literacy and numeracy
  2. Key Stage 2Years 3–6Ages 7–11Broad British curriculum
  3. Key Stage 3Years 7–9Ages 11–14Subject specialists
  4. Key Stage 4Years 10–11Ages 14–16International GCSEs
  5. Key Stage 5Years 12–13Ages 16–19International A Levels
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Years 1–6
Key Stages 1–2Years 1–6 · Ages 5–11

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

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Years 7–9
Key Stage 3Years 7–9 · Ages 11–14

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

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Years 10–11
Key Stage 4Years 10–11 · Ages 14–16

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

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Years 12–13
Key Stage 5Years 12–13 · Ages 16–19

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

Through every stage

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.

Learning at iBOS

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.

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