INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OVERVIEW

We believe education is most effective when curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment are closely aligned.

At Sri Ara, we follow the Cambridge Pathway which we have experienced helps students develop the deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher order thinking skills that they need for success at school, at university and in employment.

Opening up opportunities worldwide our students can be confident that their qualifications are understood and valued throughout their education and career, in their home country and internationally.

Your child is joining a global Cambridge community of learners from more than 10,000 schools in over 160 countries.
By developing a global outlook, we aim to equip our students for success in the fast-changing modern world.

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT – YEAR 1 TO 6

The Primary Department uses the Cambridge Primary Programme under Cambridge International Assessment Examinations.

What is Cambridge Primary?

Cambridge Primary is an education programme for learners aged 5 to 11 years. Cambridge Primary develops learners’ skills and understanding through the primary years in English as a first and second language, mathematics and science.

Cambridge Primary is a great place to start your child’s learning journey. It enables learners to develop their knowledge and skills in core subjects, and prepares them for progression to Cambridge Lower Secondary, and other educational systems. Teachers are able to monitor your child’s development through a number of progress checks built into the Cambridge Primary programme. Short progression tests are a valuable way for teachers to understand your child’s strengths and identify areas where more help is needed. The focus of these tests is showing where your child is on their learning journey, rather than getting right or wrong answers.

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests are marked by Cambridge International, and can be taken in the final year of Cambridge Primary. On completion of Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, your child will receive a statement of achievement and you will receive detailed feedback about your child’s performance. A global learning community with the Cambridge pathway, your child is joining a global community of learners from more than 10,000 schools in over 160 countries.

By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world. It is an effective and ultimately more ‘internationally’ dedicated and user-friendly curriculum. It has the fastest growing adoption rate by international schools worldwide. Emphasis is placed on the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science.

Curriculum Subjects:

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Art
  • Mandarin
  • Speech & Drama
  • Malay Language (Malaysian Nationals)

CAMBRIDGE SECONDARY 1 – YEAR 7, 8 AND 9

Cambridge Lower Secondary is an education programme for learners aged 11 to 14 years that builds skills, knowledge and understanding in English as a first and second language, mathematics, science, Cambridge ICT Starters.

Cambridge Lower Secondary provides a natural progression from primary education, helping to equip your child with the knowledge and skills needed for post-14 education programmes that lead to formal qualifications. The programme is flexible, allowing the curriculum to be tailored to the needs and culture of each school while remaining internationally relevant. It is suitable for students with English as a first or second language.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint tests are marked in Cambridge, and can be taken in the final year of Cambridge Lower Secondary. On completion of Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint, your child will receive a statement of achievement and you will receive detailed feedback about your child’s performance. This will help your school to advise on different progression routes after age 14 and choose the one that will be most suitable for your child.

Curriculum Subjects:

  • English Language
  • Mandarin Language
  • Malay Language
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • ICT

From Year 9 subjects include:

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Introduction to Business Studies
  • Introduction to English Literature
  • Introduction to Environmental Management

CAMBRIDGE SECONDARY 2 – YEAR 10 AND 11

Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 years old, attracting over 900,000 subject entries every year from 140 countries.

The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) programme is an external examination taken at the end of Year 10 and 11. Cambridge IGCSE helps students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in subject content and intellectual enquiry. Cambridge IGCSE has been designed for students worldwide, including those whose first language is not English. It provides this age group with goals, benchmarks, academic discipline, examination experience and an indicator of future success.

IGCSE is an international examination set by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. The papers are centrally corrected and marked at the Cambridge International Assessments Examination Centre in the UK.

Curriculum Subjects:

  • English Language
  • Mandarin Language
  • Malay Language
  • Mathematics

Additional options in Years 10 and 11 include:

  • Environmental Management
  • English Literature
  • Coordinated Science
  • Combined Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Art
  • ICT

SIXTH FORM – YEAR 12 AND 13

Our Sixth Form will head towards Oxford AQA Examinations.

Start your learning journey with
Sri Ara Schools British International & Private School.

We look forward to work on a brighter future for your child.