Academics
We follow the national curriculum in three stages. Each stage builds on the one before, and students keep the same class teacher for several years.
One class teacher leads most lessons, so children feel safe and settled. Specialists teach English, music and physical education. Homework stays light and reading comes first.
Students move between subject rooms and labs, meet specialist teachers and sit their first end-of-year exams. In Grade 9 they take the state exams that complete basic education.
Students choose a science or humanities track and prepare for final exams and university entrance. Small advanced groups meet after lessons, and every student has a mentor.
The school day
An example of one class's day. Each family sees their own child's timetable, and any changes, in the parent portal.
| Lesson | Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 08:00–08:45 |
| 2 | 09:25–10:10 |
| 3 | 10:20–11:05 |
| 4 | 12:10–12:55 |
| 5 | 13:05–13:45 |
| 6 | 13:55–14:35 |
| 7 | 14:45–15:25 |
Clubs start at 15:00. The building closes at 18:00.
After lessons
Clubs are free for our students. Sign up at reception or ask your class teacher.
Build and program robots for city and national competitions.
Tue, Thu · 15:00–16:30
From first moves to tournament play, in Room 204.
Mon, Wed · 15:00–16:00
Training by age group and matches in the district league.
Mon, Wed, Fri · 15:30–17:00
Rehearsals for concerts, holidays and graduation.
Tue · 15:00–16:00
Public speaking and argument, in English and [language].
Thu · 15:00–16:30
Drawing, painting and crafts, with an exhibition each spring.
Fri · 14:00–15:30
Marks and reports
Marks use a five-point scale. Parents follow marks, attendance and teacher comments in the parent portal, and receive a printed report at the end of each term.
Open the parent portal