“Taking the time to get to know each student helps us understand their individual needs, recognise their strengths and support them in fulfilling their potential.” university preparation.
For example, a student interested in medicine might choose biology, chemistry and mathematics, while someone considering law might focus on English, history and French. Students can specialise in a smaller number of subjects or, where appropriate, take up to five A Levels. This flexibility allows us to tailor each programme to the individual, helping students build on their strengths while keeping their future ambitions in mind. You have emphasised that every child and family is known individually. What difference does that make to the learning experience? I think this is one of the first things parents would identify as special about GES. Our teachers and school leaders know every child and family personally. Nobody is a stranger. Our primary classes typically have around 14 or 15 students, giving teachers the opportunity to understand each child’s starting point and provide the right balance of support and challenge. As an international school, we welcome
we develop a deeper understanding of each student’s strengths, interests and aspirations, allowing us to provide the right support and challenge as they grow. For families more familiar with the IB Diploma, what should they understand about the A Level pathway? A Levels allow students to choose a combination of subjects that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions for university. We start by looking at where each student hopes to go next, considering their intended degree course and the entry
In the early years, social learning is central to our approach, with children learning in a bilingual environment that combines English with a strong French- speaking element. As they progress, our phonics programme provides a foundation for reading, writing and language development. Our primary curriculum offers a broad education, combining core subjects with humanities, technology and the arts.
Students then move into Key Stage 3, where we continue
to follow the English National Curriculum while bringing an international perspective to subjects such as history, geography and languages. These
requirements of universities in different countries. From there, we help them select the subjects that will support their
years provide a foundation for GCSEs and,
subsequently, A Levels. Throughout this journey,
plans.
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