SECONDARY CURRICULUM

Secondary

Key Stage 3-4

11-16 years old

The secondary school at Star Al Twar includes children in Year 7 – Year 13 and is separated into three phases: Key Stage 3 (Year 7 and 8), Key Stage 4 (Years 9 to 11), and Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13).

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About learning

Students in Key Stage 4 work towards their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) qualifications. The work covered in Key Stage 3 prepares students for the move to GCSEs, therefore it is vital that they complete the full Key Stage to have the best foundations for GCSE in Year 10 and Year 11. Students in Key Stage 5 complete their ‘Advanced Level’ qualifications in up to three subjects. These are the pre-qualifications needed for university. 

Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 offer a hybrid pathway incorporating BTEC subjects, GCSE and A-Level subjects; our offering is exceptionally broad and can be adapted based on the interests and abilities of the student.

Core subjects

The British National Curriculum consists of core and foundation subjects which are compulsory across Key Stages 1 to 4. 

The Ministry of Education in Dubai also includes as core subjects:

Secondary subjects

Core subjects

The British National Curriculum consists of core and foundation subjects which are compulsory across Key Stages 1 to 4.
English

Mathematics

Science


 
The Ministry of Education in Dubai also includes as core subjects:
Arabic language (first language Arabic speakers - Arabic A and Arabic as an additional language - Arabic B)

Islamic Education (for Muslims)

Social Studies Moral Education Program

Moral Education and Social studies (MSCS)

Secondary subjects

Art and Design 

Design Technology

Geography  

History 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Computer Science 

Physical Education (PE) 

Business Studies  

Global Citizenship

STEAM/ Robotics

Fitness 

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Key Stage 4

Key Stage 4 marks the beginning of the GCSE course. Some of what is studied at Key Stage 4 is compulsory, the remainder of the Key Stage 4 curriculum is optional. We encourage students to choose their subjects based on their skills, talents, and preferred way of working.

Compulsory Subjects

Examined

Non-Examined

Compulsory subjects

Examined
English Language

Mathematics

Science (Combined or Separate) 

Arabic Language

Islamic Studies

Moral Education and Social Studies 

Non-Examined

Physical Education


Global Citizenship

Fitness

Secondary subjects

Students must choose four.

Secondary subjects

Students must choose four

History 

English Literature

Geography 

Art & Design 

Design Technology

ICT (GCSE and BTEC)

Computer Science

Economics

Media Studies 

Separate Sciences 

Business Studies (GCSE and BTEC)

Sport (BTEC)

Arabic First Language

Further Mathematics