The British National Curriculum is the basis of the work at Victoria English School. Both the content and methods of teaching approach are up-to-date, so that our students are able to benefit from the latest developments in education. Our staff receive frequent training in the latest methods, books and materials.

 

The National Curriculum for England and Wales is divided into Key Stages. Stages 1 and 2 are for children of primary school age. Key Stage 3 applies to ages 11 to 14 and Key Stage 4 represents age 14 to 16, when students follow the IGCSE/GCSE courses.

 

There is a Learning Support Department for those students that require extra help. Click here to read more.

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

    General

     Certificate of 

      Secondary 

        Education

* Arabic, Islamic Studies and Music are taught by specialist teachers.

In Key Stage 3 students have a class teacher, who is responsible for their general welfare, but subjects are taught by specialist teachers. Extra help is provided for students who need it in English, Mathematics and Science.

	Business Studies
	French
	Art
	Leisure & Tourism
	Physical Education
	History
	Geography
	Arabic

	Literacy
	Numeracy
	Science
	Geography
	History
	Information Communication Technology
	Art
	French
	Arabic
	Islamic studies
	Music
	Physical Education (including swimming)
	Study Skills (begun at Grade 3)
	Drama (in Grades 3-6)

	English Language & Literature
	Mathematics
	Science
	Geography
	History
	Information Communication Technology
	Art
	French
	Arabic
	Islamic studies
	Physical Education (including swimming)

KEY STAGE 4

Towards the end of year 9, all students select their subjects for the two-year course leading to the GCSE/IGCSE. There is no difference between the academic worth of GCSE and IGCSE, but in some subjects, the curriculum of one or the other is preferred. Mathematics, English, Science and ICT are compulsory. Students choose their remaining subjects from the following list:

International 

 General

  Certificate of 

   Secondary 

    Education

YEAR 12 & YEAR 13

 

These two years often known in British schools as 'the sixth form' represent the final stage of secondary education.

 

All students at VES complete their GCSE/IGCSE examination at the end of year 11. Although in the past there were several universities in the Middle East region which would accept students with GCSE's only, these are now very few and so higher qualifications are now required. universities in Britain and the USA all require a post - 16 qualification such as A levels.

 

At VES we offer the range of AS (Advanced Subsidiary) and A (Advanced Level) courses. In year 12, students choose three or four 'AS' courses in their best subjects and at  the end of the year they complete the examinations. Students may complete their secondary education at AS level or continue for year 13 to complete the A2 (full A level) which will normally be for three of the subjects followed in year 12.

 

British universities all require three A level passes. American universities normally grant remission of up to a full year of the four-year course for students with three good A level passes.

 

The subjects offered at AS and A levels at VES cover the most popular courses, but the range of subjects will vary slightly from year according to student demand.

 

           COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

At Victoria English School we are proud to have a highly experienced teaching staff. Teachers are available to advise and help students in their choice of Higher Education courses and also to provide expert assistance in choice of college and in application procedures. We have experience and knowledge of preparing students for university in the UK, USA, Middle Eastern and Asian universities. All students have scheduled career and college advice sessions.