The Oxford School is based on the English National Curriculum (adapted to local requirements). This curriculum allows students to move easily into all the educational systems and is used by international schools around the world. The curriculum is delivered through the medium of English – leading to the worldwide recognized qualifications of IGCSE and AS/A2 (A levels). We also provide statutory courses in Arabic and Islamic Education according to UAE requirements from Year 1 to Year 12 we provide Ministry Syllabus for Arabic & Islamic students for Arabs as well as Non-Arabs.

Stage 1- Year 1 & 2:

It consists of Year group 1 & 2 for students of 5 to 7 years of age. Students in Key Stage 1 are introduced to foundations in reading, writing, science, mathematics and information and communications technology (ICT) through a system of practical applications, supported by a positive and stimulating learning environment.
Children learn best when they actively participate in the learning process. Learning through structured play and a regular program of field trips forms an integral part of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

Subject Taught:
Art
English
Arabic
Mathematics
Social Studies
Computer Science
Islamic Education
Physical Education

Stage 2- Year 3 & Year 6

Ongoing assessment ensures that each child’s progress and development are continuous and meet predetermined standards. The core academic curriculum includes instruction in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Information and Communications Technology. Children are introduced to foreign languages with a choice of French or Urdu. Arabic is taught to all children and caters for native and non-native speakers. The overall education experience is supplemented with instruction in Art, Physical Education, Arabic and Islamic Studies. Both formative and summative forms of assessments are conducted to assess the students.

Stage 3- Year 7 & Year 9

Students in the age group of 11 to 14 fall under this category. Assessments both Formative and Summative are conducted for these students. At the end of year eight, students are guided in choosing the subjects they would be taking in year nine.

Stage 4- Year 10 & Year 11

Students in the age group between the age of 14 to 16, come under this category. At the end of Year 11, students appear for the IGCSE Examination after thorough preparations. The subjects offered are same as above.

Stage 5- Year 12 & Year 13

Other than the subjects offered for Cambridge Board IGSCE Exams, this is for the learners who fall in the year group 14 to 16. At the end of Year 11, students appear for the IGCSE Examination.

Subject option available in the A-levels are:
Mathematics (Edexcel/ Cambridge)
Arabic Studies
Islamic Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Economics
Accounting
Business Studies
English Language
Applied ICT

Subject option available in the A-levels are:
Mathematics
Applied ICT
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Business Studies
Accounts
Economics

A wide range of teaching and learning resources are used at this level. According to the rules of the U.A.E Ministry of Education students in Grade Twelve / Thirteen must study and pass an examination in Arabic Language and all Muslim students must study and pass an examination in Islamic Education if they want to pursue their further studies in the U.A.E.(Separate courses for Arabic and Non-Arab students).