The Sheffield Private School teaches the National Curriculum for England which is recognized throughout the world for its high academic standards. It is a skill based curriculum served by many excellent textbooks and resources, with its own testing mechanism. It fits into the English public examination system [GCSE (IGCSE), AS & A Levels], which is accepted by universities all over the world. 

The curriculum is based on a structured and broad framework that outlines expected levels of achievement through all stages of a student’s school life. In addition to development of specific skills and competencies, the curriculum emphasizes thinking skills, enquiry, creative, planning and other skills needed to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

The school teachers students from the Early Years/Foundation to year 13. This includes Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. In year 10 (Key Stage 4) Students start their IGCSE COURSES. In year 12 (Key Stage 5) Students start AS and A level courses

Early Years

At The Sheffield Private School we recognise that through play children will:

• Explore the world around them
• Practise and build up ideas
• Learn to understand the need for rules
• Take risks and make mistakes
• Think creatively and imaginatively
• Learn to communicate with others and investigate and solve problems.
• Progress is measured in smaller steps known as the Early Learning Goals.

At TSPS our children, through EYFS, should mostly develop the 3 prime areas first.  These are:

• Communication & Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

These prime areas are those most essential for children’s healthy development and future learning.  As children grow, the prime areas will help them develop skills in 4 specific areas.  These are:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts & Design

Primary

The Primary School program follows Key stages 1 and 2 using the programmes of study of the study of the National Curriculum for England. The learning process helps students to develop a love for learning, to think independently and encourages initiative, innovation and participation. Progress is carefully monitored through regular internal assessments throughout the year. 

Core Subjects in Key stages 1

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• ICT
• Arabic
• Islamic Education

Foundation Subjects in Key stage 1

• Art
• Music
• Physical Education
• Social Studies
• Physical Studies
• Personal, Social and Citizenship Education
• History
• Geography
• French

Secondary

Key Stage 3 lays the foundation for the IGCSE curriculum. Assessment is continuous and ongoing throughout the year relating to target levels in all subjects.

During Key Stage 3 students have the opportunity to broden their academic focus and develop a variety of skills because of the wide range of subjects offered.

The Secondary School course equips students with many of the skills that they reqire to become life long learners and independent citizens of the world.

Core subjects in Key Stage 3:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Information Communication Technology
• Arabic and Islamic Education

Foundation subjects in Key Stage 3:

• Art
• Geography
• History
• Modern Foreign Language
• Physical Education
• personal, Health and Social Education
• English as a Second/Additional Language