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The British International School and Montessori Education Curriculum
At the British International School and Montessori Education, we believe that every child deserves the right to a good quality eduction. Our Early Years Program is based on the Montessori Approach which emphasises child-centred learning, independence, and the holistic development of the individual child. By adopting this approach we are confident that our students will receive a strong foundation for learning as they prepare for primary school.
To support our learners further in our primary and secondary school program, the Cambridge Assessment International Education Program's curriculum has been carefully selected to ensure that our learners have the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Montessori Early Years Program
The Montessori curriculum is a child-centered educational framework developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, designed to support the natural development of children across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. It emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, fostering independence, curiosity, and a deep love for knowledge. The curriculum is divided into key areas of study, which are carefully structured to accommodate the child’s developmental stages, from early childhood to adolescence.
The key components of the curriculum includes,
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Practical life
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Sensorial
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Mathematics
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Language
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Peace Education and Social Skills
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Cultural studies (Science , geography, history, art and music)
Cambridge Assessment International Education Curriculum
The Cambridge International Assessment Curriculum is a globally recognized educational framework developed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. It is designed to provide high-quality, flexible education to students from primary through pre-university levels (ages 5 to 19) in over 160 countries. The curriculum offers a wide range of subjects across various disciplines, including languages, sciences, mathematics, humanities, arts, and technical/vocational courses. This variety allows schools and students to tailor their studies to their interests and future goals. The flexibility of subject choices ensures a balanced education while also enabling specialization in specific areas.
The curriculum is structured in four stages:
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Cambridge Primary (5 to 11 years)Cambridge Lower Secondary (11 to 14 years)
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Cambridge Upper Secondary (14 to 16 years), leading to the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
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Cambridge Advanced (16 to 19 years), leading to the A-Level and Cambridge International AS Level qualifications.
Each stage builds on the previous one, focusing on the development of knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking skills, with assessments that ensure students are meeting learning objectives.
Our Learning environment
Children studying at BIS, have access to classrooms are bright and airy while our play areas are equipped with a safe and child friendly indoor and out door equipment. Other facilities in the premises include Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab, Biology Lab, Language Room, Library, Art Room, Music Room and an ICT Room.