Assessment
Regular checks, clear next steps
Short, frequent assessments show teachers what each child has mastered and what to practise next.
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Academics
Nine years of English-medium learning, with Kurdish and Arabic taught alongside.
Three stages, one clear path
Strong foundations
Children build early reading, writing and number skills and grow confident speaking English every day, in calm, well-organised classrooms.
- Phonics and early reading in English
- Number sense through hands-on activities
- Kurdish and Arabic language foundations
- Art, music and physical education
Growing independence
Students learn to plan their work, explain their thinking and take on longer projects that connect subjects together.
- Fluent reading and extended writing
- Problem solving in mathematics and science
- Projects that connect subjects
- Clubs, competitions and class trips
Ready for what comes next
Specialist teaching, structured exam preparation and strong study habits prepare students for secondary school and beyond.
- Specialist subject teaching
- Structured exam preparation
- Research, presentation and debate
- Guidance on next steps after Grade 9
Explore a grade
Choose a grade to see what your child will learn this year.
1
Starting school with confidence
Ages 6–7, Lower primary
- English
- Phonics, early reading and simple sentences, with daily speaking and listening.
- Mathematics
- Counting, place value, addition and subtraction, shapes and measures.
- Science
- Living things, materials and the world around us.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Art, music, PE and class outings.
2
Reading for meaning
Ages 7–8, Lower primary
- English
- Phonics, early reading and simple sentences, with daily speaking and listening.
- Mathematics
- Counting, place value, addition and subtraction, shapes and measures.
- Science
- Living things, materials and the world around us.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Art, music, PE and class outings.
3
Growing as writers
Ages 8–9, Lower primary
- English
- Phonics, early reading and simple sentences, with daily speaking and listening.
- Mathematics
- Counting, place value, addition and subtraction, shapes and measures.
- Science
- Living things, materials and the world around us.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Art, music, PE and class outings.
4
Thinking and explaining
Ages 9–10, Upper primary
- English
- Reading longer texts, extended writing, grammar and class presentations.
- Mathematics
- Multiplication, fractions, decimals, geometry and data.
- Science
- Forces, the human body, habitats and simple experiments.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Clubs, competitions and class trips.
5
Projects and independence
Ages 10–11, Upper primary
- English
- Reading longer texts, extended writing, grammar and class presentations.
- Mathematics
- Multiplication, fractions, decimals, geometry and data.
- Science
- Forces, the human body, habitats and simple experiments.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Clubs, competitions and class trips.
6
Ready for the middle years
Ages 11–12, Upper primary
- English
- Reading longer texts, extended writing, grammar and class presentations.
- Mathematics
- Multiplication, fractions, decimals, geometry and data.
- Science
- Forces, the human body, habitats and simple experiments.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Clubs, competitions and class trips.
7
Specialist subjects begin
Ages 12–13, Middle years
- English
- Literature, essay writing, debate and research skills.
- Mathematics
- Algebra, ratio, geometry, statistics and problem solving.
- Science
- Biology, chemistry and physics with practical investigations.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Leadership roles, competitions and guidance for next steps.
8
Deeper study
Ages 13–14, Middle years
- English
- Literature, essay writing, debate and research skills.
- Mathematics
- Algebra, ratio, geometry, statistics and problem solving.
- Science
- Biology, chemistry and physics with practical investigations.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Leadership roles, competitions and guidance for next steps.
9
Preparing for what comes next
Ages 14–15, Middle years
- English
- Literature, essay writing, debate and research skills.
- Mathematics
- Algebra, ratio, geometry, statistics and problem solving.
- Science
- Biology, chemistry and physics with practical investigations.
- Languages
- Kurdish and Arabic reading, writing and conversation at the right level for the grade.
- Beyond lessons
- Leadership roles, competitions and guidance for next steps.
Subjects we teach
English
Reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Mathematics
Number, shape, data and problem solving.
Science
Investigation and the natural world.
Kurdish
Language and literature of our region.
Arabic
Reading, writing and conversation.
Social studies
History, geography and citizenship.
Religious education
Faith, values and character.
Computing
Digital skills and safe technology use.
Art and music
Creativity, craft and performance.
Physical education
Fitness, teamwork and sport.
How we know children are learning
Reporting
Reports parents can act on
Termly reports and parent meetings explain progress clearly, subject by subject.
Support
Help for every learner
Small-group support for children who need it, and extra challenge for those ready to go further.