The UK curriculum is a globally recognised, well established curriculum that has been in
place and constantly updated since 1988. It is the preferred curriculum of countless
International Schools and is respected the world over for being the best choice for
providing students with a top-notch education. So why do so many schools use the UK
Curriculum? Read on to find out why it is revered around the world and the benefits your
child can gain from learning from a UK curriculum.
Firstly, the curriculum is scrupulously organised into well defined key stages, with clearly
laid out objectives. The skills and learning from these objectives are structured in a
spiral style method where the student builds on the preceding years knowledge rather
than in a linear fashion. This allows for previous learning to be reinforced as well as
allowing for related new content to be taught in the context of what has already
transpired.
The UK curriculum is unique in that it is student centred and caters for all abilities, so it
is very personalised. It enables those who are gifted to be challenged and stretched to
fulfill their potential but at the same time supports those students who require some
additional assistance so that they too can succeed.
The learning methods encouraged by the UK curriculum, used by UK trained teachers and here at The Phonics School, not only enable students to gain knowledge, but fosters
independent and creative thinking. This is extremely important in our rapidly changing
world where we want to prepare our children to be adaptable and independent thinkers.
They are encouraged to learn through problem solving, questioning and to develop the
confidence to form their own opinions. The system cultivates adaptability and nurtures
the student so that they gain the skills to be responsible, global citizens as well as
making successful contributions to the global work force.
The rigorous assessment that is in place for the UK curriculum focuses on
standardised testing so that as a parent you always know the successes and challenges
your child experiences in every aspect of their studies. These assessments enable
mastery of subject matter, but also encourage accountability. In addition, students know
where they are succeeding and where they might need to focus their learning in the
future to enable them to fulfil their potential.
Another benefit of learning from a UK curriculum is that all British International Schools
follow it. This is a huge advantage for the international family that are constantly moving
countries and continents. Despite relocating to a new house and a new city, once the
student enters their British International School, they are able to pick up where they
left off and continue smoothly with their education.
To sum up, the UK curriculum equips students to achieve excellence, fulfil their personal
potential and fosters resilience and independent thinking in a positive learning
environment. They are taught to believe their opinion matters, to be curious and ask
questions, respectful of others thus allowing them to become well-rounded individuals
and successful global citizens.
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