At Sandford International School, our Secondary School curriculum is designed to empower students with a holistic and globally oriented education.
- Key Stage 3
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Welcome to Secondary school at Sandford!
Our curriculum is crafted to foster critical thinking, leadership skills, and a deep sense of global awareness. We strive to create an environment where students not only excel academically but also develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of a dynamic world. Explore the distinct pathways of the IGCSE Section and IB Diploma Programme below to discover the transformative educational experiences that await our students.
IGCSE Section at Sandford International School:
Sandford International School offers a well-established IGCSE program for students in Year 10 and 11, providing a strong foundation for the subsequent IB course.
Curriculum Highlights:
- 17 timetabled IGCSE courses with students sitting for 9 exams in May/June each year.
- Subjects cover Mathematics, English, a modern Foreign Language, at least one Science, and one Humanity.
- Flexibility for students to take additional subjects
Our highly qualified teachers utilise modern teaching methodologies to deliver a well-rounded curriculum. The school consistently achieves impressive results, surpassing the overall world average in the subjects entered. The IGCSE program at Sandford International School prepares students comprehensively for the IB course, ensuring a seamless and successful transition.
IB Diploma Programme at Sandford International School:
At Sandford International School, our Year 12 and 13 students predominantly pursue the globally recognized IB Diploma Programme, a comprehensive qualification renowned for its academic rigour. Tailored for students aged 16-19, this broad-based program encourages critical thinking and leadership development.
Students select one subject from each of the following six areas:
- Language and Literature
- Language Acquisition
- Individuals and Societies
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- The Arts (or a second subject from the aforementioned groups)
In addition to academic subjects, IB Diploma students undertake The Core, comprising:
Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Encourages critical reflection on the nature of knowledge.
Extended Essay (EE): Involves a 4,000-word independent research project.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Requires participation in extracurricular and community service activities.
To join the IB Diploma Programme, students need 8 IGCSEs at A*- C, including three at a B grade or better. This ensures they can excel in three subjects at a higher level. Those not meeting these requirements may pursue the IB Certificate programme with a minimum of 5 IGCSEs at A*- C, including English and maths.
At Sandford International School, our Secondary School curriculum is designed to empower students with a holistic and globally oriented education.
- Key Stage 3
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Welcome to Secondary school at Sandford!
Our curriculum is crafted to foster critical thinking, leadership skills, and a deep sense of global awareness. We strive to create an environment where students not only excel academically but also develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of a dynamic world. Explore the distinct pathways of the IGCSE Section and IB Diploma Programme below to discover the transformative educational experiences that await our students.
IGCSE Section at Sandford International School:
Sandford International School offers a well-established IGCSE program for students in Year 10 and 11, providing a strong foundation for the subsequent IB course.
Curriculum Highlights:
- 17 timetabled IGCSE courses with students sitting for 9 exams in May/June each year.
- Subjects cover Mathematics, English, a modern Foreign Language, at least one Science, and one Humanity.
- Flexibility for students to take additional subjects
Our highly qualified teachers utilise modern teaching methodologies to deliver a well-rounded curriculum. The school consistently achieves impressive results, surpassing the overall world average in the subjects entered. The IGCSE program at Sandford International School prepares students comprehensively for the IB course, ensuring a seamless and successful transition.
IB Diploma Programme at Sandford International School:
At Sandford International School, our Year 12 and 13 students predominantly pursue the globally recognized IB Diploma Programme, a comprehensive qualification renowned for its academic rigour. Tailored for students aged 16-19, this broad-based program encourages critical thinking and leadership development.
Students select one subject from each of the following six areas:
- Language and Literature
- Language Acquisition
- Individuals and Societies
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- The Arts (or a second subject from the aforementioned groups)
In addition to academic subjects, IB Diploma students undertake The Core, comprising:
Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Encourages critical reflection on the nature of knowledge.
Extended Essay (EE): Involves a 4,000-word independent research project.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Requires participation in extracurricular and community service activities.
To join the IB Diploma Programme, students need 8 IGCSEs at A*- C, including three at a B grade or better. This ensures they can excel in three subjects at a higher level. Those not meeting these requirements may pursue the IB Certificate programme with a minimum of 5 IGCSEs at A*- C, including English and maths.
- At Sandford International School, our Year 12 and 13 students predominantly pursue the globally recognized IB Diploma Programme, a comprehensive qualification renowned for its academic rigour. Tailored for students aged 16-19, this broad-based program encourages critical thinking and leadership development.
Full Diploma: A student registered for the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, completing six subjects – three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL)- in addition to the Core components of the Programme: the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Successful completion of all components is required to be awarded the IB Diploma.
DP Course Candidate – A student who is registered for selected IB Diploma Programme courses and/or selected core components but is not registered for the full IB Diploma. DP Course Candidates receive a certificate of individual IB course results for the courses and/or core components completed. They are not eligible for the full IB Diploma unless they are registered as full Diploma candidates and meet all Diploma requirements.
At Sandford International School, students on the DP Course pathway may still be required to complete selected school-based core expectations, such as CAS, TOK and/or the Extended Essay, where this is judged to support university applications and student development. These requirements will be clearly communicated to students and parents.
Subjects Offered
Students select one subject from each of the following six groups.
N.B. A student may register for a second studies in language and literature subject instead of a language acquisition subject.
Instead of an arts group subject, a student may register for:
- an additional subject chosen from any other subject group
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature – English Language & Literature, Amharic Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition – French B SL, French ab initio, Spanish B SL; Spanish ab initio
Group 3: Individuals and Societies – Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Global Politics, Digital Society
Group 4: Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science
Group 5: Mathematics – Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches; Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation
Group 6*: The Arts – Visual Arts
To join the IB Diploma Programme, please refer to the description below link:
