Inquiry-Based Learning
Children explore, question and discover through hands-on experiences.
Oxford International Curriculum
Our Curriculum
An all-round, child-centred learning journey from Early Years to Primary.
Learning With Purpose
The Oxford International Curriculum
The Early Years, Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning, based on research, that builds the foundations to support and encourage lifelong learning.
Play-Based Approach
Learning through play helps children understand concepts naturally.
Holistic Development
Focus on cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative growth.
Global Perspective
Preparing children to be confident, compassionate and globally aware.
Year-on-Year Progression
The Oxford International Curriculum offers your child a complete and well-structured approach
English
Maths
Science
Geography
History
Global Skills Projects
Sustainability
Wellbeing
Computing
Foundation Stage Learning Areas
Seven Distinct Areas of Learning
The curriculum starts with three prime areas that act as essential building blocks, supported by four additional areas that underpin the Foundation Stage.
Three Prime Areas
Essential Building Blocks
- Communication and Language Development
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Four Additional Areas
Supporting the Foundation Stage
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Curriculum for Early Years
Four Overarching Principles
The Oxford International Curriculum for Early Years focuses on four principles that underpin the Foundation Stage.
The Unique Child
Helps you identify each child’s strengths and areas for development, and build upon these early experiences to develop their knowledge and understanding.
Positive Relationships
Places a strong emphasis on relationships and wellbeing, linking to the wider Oxford International Curriculum for Wellbeing.
Children Learn and Develop in Different Ways
Allows flexibility and supports you to recognise skills and behaviours, providing ideas to help adapt your teaching to meet the needs of every child.
Enabling Environments
Provides a range of suggestions for resources and organisation supporting learning, underpinning lesson and verbal plans.
Foundation Stage
Seven Strands
The curriculum focuses on seven distinct areas of learning that build strong early foundations.
Communication and Language Development
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Literacy
Maths
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
For Primary Classes
Why the Oxford International Curriculum?
The Oxford International Curriculum is a new approach to teaching and learning. It places joy at the heart of the curriculum by promoting wellbeing in education and develops real-world, lifelong learning skills for your child’s future personal, career and academic success.
Programmes such as Global Skills Projects and Sustainability help schools embed project-based learning in their teaching, equipping children with the skills they need to progress academically and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum offers coherence, continuity and consistency, helping every learner move smoothly from Early Years through Primary and Lower Secondary.
Seven subjects, one connected approach
Active learning, mindful moments, systems thinking, critical thinking and creative problem-solving work together across every subject.
For Primary Classes
An Approach to Learning That Puts Your Child at the Centre
The curriculum places joy at the heart of learning by promoting wellbeing in education and developing real-world, lifelong learning skills.
Wellbeing
Supports healthy habits of body and mind to enhance the lives of teachers and learners.
English
Develops spoken and written communication skills and enables creative expression.
Maths
Covers interconnected learning that deepens understanding and problem-solving skills.
Science
Encourages learners to question the world with experimentation and curiosity.
Computing
Equips learners with lifelong skills to engage confidently with the digital world.
Global Skills Projects
Combines project-based and interdisciplinary learning to develop thoughtful changemakers.
Sustainability
Builds the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for a sustainable future.
Play-Based Approach
Six Characteristics of Effective Learning
The Oxford International Curriculum for Early Years uses the characteristics of effective learning as a vehicle for children’s learning. These are:
- Playing and Exploring
- Engagement
- Active Learning
- Motivation
- Creating and Thinking Critically
- Thinking
The curriculum aims to provide rich, meaningful experiences that connect with children’s interests and build their knowledge. Children are encouraged to form their own ideas by learning from observations, enquiry, exploration and first-hand experiences.
Holistic Development
Taking Care of the Whole Child
Our approach supports cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative growth.
Taking Care of the Body
Learning how keeping active and eating healthily can directly impact positive mental health.
Taking Care of the Mind
Promoting mindfulness to train students to be more optimistic and manage stress.
Taking Care of Relationships
Learning how to build and maintain friendships and relationships with family, communicate effectively and connect through acts of kindness.
Taking Care of Self and the World
Encouraging students to have a focus and find purpose in the world around them, helping them aspire to become better citizens.
Global Perspective
The Importance of Global Skills
The Global Skills Projects are an important part of the Oxford International Curriculum. Through this project work, students engage with real-life problems and develop a variety of vital skills, such as:
Creativity and Critical Thinking
Real-World Skills
Communication and Collaboration
Self-Development Skills
This prepares students for the project-based, analytical, and independent style of learning in the International GCSE and beyond.
PYP 1 – PYP 3
Learner Attributes
Our learners are encouraged to grow as confident, self-driven and future-ready individuals.
Learner
Attributes
Attributes
Empowered and Independent
Our students are independent, critical thinkers who are adaptable and look to develop strategies for lifelong learners. They are confident leading on projects but also work well in a collaborative environment.
Ambitious and Self-Motivated
Our students are ambitious and want to strive for success in every aspect of their lives. They take initiative, approach every task with an eagerness to learn and take ownership of their own learning with the utmost integrity.
Inventive and Curious
Our students are inventive, resourceful and creative. They question the world around them with a sense of wonder, and aspire to shape a better future for themselves and their community.
Future-Ready
Our students are more prepared to succeed in the world that lies ahead and have the knowledge, skills and
the drive to achieve any objective they may set themselves. They are comfortable being challenged, acquiring
new skills quickly and always seek
new adventures.
Sustainability & Responsibility
Living on Planet Earth, Taking Responsibility and Making Change
Students are guided to understand their world, work together and create meaningful change.
Living on
Planet Earth
Understanding Earth’s life-support systems, living sustainably, the power of limits, nature-inspired solutions, and caring for our local environment.
Taking Responsibility
for the Difference We Make
Learning to recognize and protect the commons, monitor changes, understand our impact, collaborate, and help each other learn.
Making Change
Learning to think about and change the way we think, make impactful changes, address root problems, and understand how everything is connected.
Ready to begin your child's learning journey?
Admissions are open for Early Years and Primary programmes.