Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
Year levels: Foundation Stage (FS) to Year 9
At GEMS Founders School we teach the traditional UK curriculum but in an international context where the UAE Ministry of Education syllabus is incorporated into the curriculum structure.
Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2)
Age: 3 years old and 4 years old
The Foundation Stage of school introduces young learners to school-life, as students develop their motor skills, foundation-level numeracy and literacy skills, and self-esteem through play-based learning activities in a safe and exciting environment.
Students are introduced to English, Mathematics and Science through activities that include the teaching of:
- shapes
- colours
- letters
- numbers
- seasons
Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2)
Age: 5 years old and 6 years old
Our Key Stage 1 students are still discovering their skills and competencies, and at this stage they are introduced to subjects that will lay the foundation for learning as they go into higher year levels. Learning is still exciting and the learning atmosphere is stimulating.
Core Subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
Other Subjects
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Humanities (History and Geography)
- UAE Social Studies.
- Arabic (for Arabic speakers)
- Arabic (for non-Arabic speakers)
- Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)
or
- Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCEE) (for non-Muslim students)
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to Year 6)
Age: 7 years old to 10 years old
During Key Stage 2, students start to rationalise and think independently. The curriculum sets challenging targets and its methodical implementation encourages each student to pursue individual targets and goals.
Core Subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
Other Subjects
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Humanities (History and Geography)
- UAE Social Studies.
- Arabic (for Arabic speakers)
- Arabic (for non-Arabic speakers)
- Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)
or
- Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCEE) (for non-Muslim students)
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- French (Year 3 to Year 6)
Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to Year 9)
Age: 11 years old to 14 years old
By Key Stage 3, the student is ready for creative and accelerated learning. The students become aware of the need to set daily goals and have long-term objectives.
Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
Other Subjects
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Humanities (History and Geography)
- French
- Arabic (for Arabic speakers)
- Arabic (for non-Arabic speakers)
- Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)
or
- Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCEE) (for non-Muslim students)
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
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