In keeping with our mission statement, our curriculum prepares our students for their role in an increasingly challenging, cosmopolitan and rapidly changing world. This is done in a stimulating, caring and supportive setting where academic excellence is balanced with opportunities for personal development. In a school comprising young people from some 50 nationalities, respect is a key theme - from and for the individual pupil and for diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems. We aim for our pupils to develop as enquiring, creative, reflective and motivated learners. Our high-calibre teachers (their names and main roles are listed at the end of this booklet) tailor their teaching to individual needs, to encourage all children to flourish, grow in self-confidence and, above all, to fulfil their potential. To this effect, an open partnership between home and school is actively encouraged. |
 Key Stage 3The importance of Key Stage 3 at our school
The education offered in the Secondary School builds on the students' previous learning and knowledge from KS2. In KS3 lessons are taught by a series of subject specialists with the class tutor having the important pastoral role of coordinating all aspects of the pupils' academic and social development. The class tutor also delivers the PSHE program which includes global citizenship and health education. At BSB our expectation of our students are high - all participate in the learning process and each student's contribution to the school is valued. While every age is special and challenging in its own way, the Key Stage 3 age range, 11-14 years, involves a new start in our secondary school. Year 7 students become the youngest in this area of the school and those in Year 9 are on their way to becoming responsible adults. It is our aim to help prepare students for the adult world and make them more independent and self-aware. Pupils are introduced to a wide range of subjects and studies and are encouraged to learn and think for themselves. Staff endeavour to give them confidence to join in, to ask questions and help others, laying the foundations for academic success at IGCSE and beyond. Students have the opportunity to study; Mathematics Geography Physical Education English ICT Design and Technology* History Citizenship Drama Music Mandarin French Spanish Art Biology Physics Chemistry *Design and Technology starts in September 2010 As in Britain, towards the end of Year 9, pupils at the British School of Beijing take Standardised Assessment Tests (SATs) or National Curriculum Tests in English, Mathematics and Science. These tests are then sent to the UK for evaluation and marking.
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 Key Stage 4 - IGCSEThe information in the curriculum guide is designed to help pupils and their parents to prepare carefully for Years 10 and 11, also known as Key Stage 4 by providing an outline of the compulsory subjects and the optional subjects from which pupils may choose.
Our programme for students in Years 10 & 11 is based on the University of Cambridge Local Exams Syndicate (UCLES) and by the Edexcel Examination Board both of which have offered IGCSE subjects as an integral part of their international provision for many years.
The International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) has been designed for pupils aged 14-16 years and aims to prepare students for further academic success. IGCSE is equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and is recognised as evidence of ability by academic institutions and employers around the world.
Grading is on an 8 point scale (A*-G). Grade C in IGCSE 1ST Language English satisfies the English proficiency requirements of many universities in the UK and other Anglophone countries. |
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