The curriculum for grades IG1 & IG2 is based upon Cambridge University’s International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE). The IGCSE has been developed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate in collaboration with international schools. It is based on the English National Curriculum GCSE model but tailored to international student needs. The IGCSE qualification is an internationally recognised passport to post-16 education, e.g. for International Baccalaureate studies or other national examination systems.
Teachers believe that IGCSE keeps abreast of developments in secondary education and provides a foundation for our IB courses.

One important principle of the IGCSE examinations are that students are awarded for positive achievement – what they know and can do – rather than being penalised for an accumulation of errors. The IGCSE therefore aims to provide positive educational experiences for both student and teacher. The IGCSE examination is suitable for virtually the whole ability range. It has an 8-point scale of grades: A*, A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Grade A* is awarded for the highest level of achievement; Grade G indicates minimum satisfactory performance. To take account of differing abilities, there is a choice between Core and Extended curriculum papers in most subjects. This allows teachers to decide on the most appropriate level of papers for their students.

The school offers a wide choice of subjects within the programme including English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Information Technology, French, Art & Design, Music and Business Studies.