Key Stage 1 covers the time when your child is aged five to seven years old and is in their first few years of primary school education Year 1 and Year 2). The idea is that at the end of each Key Stage, children will have gained a particular set of knowledge, certain skills and have a basic understanding of key subjects. Not all children learn at the same pace as others or make the same progress and any educational needs are taken into consideration. Why is Key stage 1 important? The British curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential knowledge they need to be educated citizens. The British curriculum is just one element in the education of every child. There is time and space in the school day and in each week, term and year to range beyond the British curriculum specifications. The British curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. The Key Stages are useful for teachers and schools, as it allows them to monitor the progress of children and assess any areas where they may need extra help. For children, they can gain a sense of achievement as they progress and reach each stage, which helps keep them motivated. The stages are useful as it helps you as parents understand what level your child is currently at in accordance to the UK curriculum. What Subjects Are Taught In Key Stage 1? Children are taught a variety of subjects in Key Stage 1 Those that are compulsory are:

English

Maths

Science

Arabic

Second Language

History

Geography

Design and technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT

Art and design

Physical education

Music

Key Stage 1 Tests And Tasks It’s normal for teachers to set a series of tests and tasks for children to do at the end of each key stage. This acts as a way for teachers to properly assess what each child has learnt, so they can keep a note of their performance and subsequently measure their progress. In Key Stage 1 a child’s progress in many of the British Curriculum subjects is assessed according to different levels. At the end of each stage, when your child has been assessed by their teacher and their performance rated in a series of tasks and tests, you’ll be sent a report from the school highlighting which level your child is currently working at. When teachers assess seven year olds, they’ll be looking at their:

Reading ability

Writing ability

Their ability to speak and listen

Maths skills

Science skills

As well as going to school, children’s self-esteem and confidence in their learning is boosted through receiving support and praise from mum and dad, too. So do try and take an interest in everything your children do at school and the subjects they’re learning (talking about them after school is a good idea) and remember to praise and congratulate them when they do well or crack a tricky subject.

Key Stage 2 is the four years of schooling in maintained schools in England and normally known as Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, when the pupils are aged between 7 and 11.  Key Stage 2 focuses on the core subject in a lot more depth for the students to gain a better understanding for Key Stage 3.

English, maths and science remain very important and are considered the core subjects in both primary and secondary education.

The British Curriculum sets out in some details what must be taught in each of these subjects, and they will take up a substantial part of your child’s learning week. , In mathematics there is now much greater focus on the skills of arithmetic and also on working with fractions and in English lessons there will now be more attention paid to the study of grammar and spelling; an area which was far less notable in Key Stage 1.

Our main aims when teaching key stage 2 are to:

• Plan and teach to the requirements of the British curriculum offering children stimulating and challenging experiences, 
• Use the British curriculum framework as an outline of core knowledge on which to develop exciting and stimulating lessons promoting the development of children’s knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum.
• Inspire children to want to learn, investigate and explore each curriculum area.
• Enable children to develop a respect and tolerance for a diversity of people, religions, social and moral values.
• Equip each child with the necessary skills to become a fluent reader and promote a love of books and reading.
• Teach mathematical skills, knowledge, concepts and develop children’s ability and understanding to apply these effectively across the curriculum.
• Encourage good handwriting, accurate spelling, speaking and listening skills and the correct use of grammar.
• Enable children to acquire scientific and technological skills, knowledge and awareness, so they are well equipped to thrive in an ever changing technological world.

In KS3 we develop skills and understanding in English, mathematics and science for the first three years of secondary education. It combines a world-class curriculum, high-quality support for teachers and integrated assessment.

In these three years students are beginning to make their way towards IGCSE, so these years set down a solid foundation. Study will become more and more rigorous during these years as we head towards the set of exams that will make a big difference in the lives and careers of students.

A great deal of emphasis will be placed on students strengthening strong study skills and habits at this level, something that will continue into KS4.

In KS4 we offer a wide range of IGCSE, AS and A Level subjects to help our students to join universities either in Egypt or abroad, we also provide guidance to help them to make the right decision about which subject they should set to fulfil university requirements.

We also offer modern well equipped laboratories, a well-equipped library and the best of highly qualified instructors providing extra office hours and individual advisory sessions