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Secondary School Curriculum

Welcome to our Secondary School Curriculum Page. As a Secondary School, we provide a smooth transition from Key Stage 2, by offering an internationally adapted version of the English National Curriculum (ENC) in Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9). During the next phase of the curriculum journey in Key Stage 4, (Year 10 and Year 11) our students study two year IGCSE courses offered by Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel. Finally, the curriculum pathway concludes in Key Stage (Year 12 and Year 13) where students follow two year AS/A-level courses from the same examination boards that will lead to qualifications accepted in universities worldwide.

Key Stage 3

(Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9)

The first three years of the Secondary School form Key Stage 3 (KS3) of the English National Curriculum. Students study a range of subjects, with an emphasis on the development of English Language skills. KS3 is an academically challenging course that prepares students for the IGCSE course in Year 10 and Year 11. The subjects covered at KS3 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Computing
  • Music
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Physical Education
  • Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE)
  • Russian
  • Uzbek Culture
  • Uzbek History
  • Uzbek Language

Throughout KS3 student learning is assessed in a variety of different ways, including essays and other forms of written work, presentations, artistic representations of learning, research tasks, problem solving activities etc.

Key Stage 4 (IGCSE)

Year 10 and Year 11

Key Stage 4 (KS4) is made up of students that are normally between 14 and 16 years old. During these two years, students will study a range of IGCSE subjects, some of which are compulsory and some optional.

The subjects covered at KS4 are:

Compulsory Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics               
  • Science (Combined or Coordinated Science)
  • Physical Education
  • Russian
  • Uzbek Culture
  • Uzbek History
  • Uzbek Language

Optional Subjects

  • Art
  • Business
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Geography
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • IGCSE Physical Education
  • World Literature

It is recommended that students choose a broad range of subjects to keep their options open at A-level. Students should be encouraged to choose subjects which they enjoy as they are most likely to achieve higher grades in these subjects.

More detailed information about IGCSEs may be found on the Cambridge International website (www.cambridgeinternational.org), or the Pearson Edexcel website(https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html).

IGCSEs

Apart from Uzbek studies, and PSHE, all the subjects listed lead to IGCSE examinations. The Cambridge or Edexcel exams board in the UK sets these examinations. There are hundreds of international schools around the world that enter students for these examinations with thousands of students taking the exams each year. IGCSE examinations are an international version of the GCSE examinations taken by students in the UK. IGCSEs are often your passport to further study. If you are going to stay on at school for A-levels your IGCSE grades are an important indicator of your ability and potential. 

Key Stage 5 (AS/A-Level)

(Year 12 and Year 13)

At WIST we have a thriving and supportive Sixth Form made up of Y12 and Y13 students who play a leading role in the school community and study for International A-level qualifications. The A-levels we offer are certified by Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel, the same as our IGCSEs. More detailed information about the AS/A-Levels may be found on the Cambridge International website (www.cambridgeinternational.org), or the Pearson Edexcel website (https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html).

What are A-level courses?

A-level qualifications are 2 year courses that are accepted at Universities worldwide.

Studying A-levels develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:

                  Independent thinking

                  Applying knowledge

                  Handling and evaluating information

                  Thinking logically and presenting coherent arguments

Making judgements, recommendations and decisions

Presenting reason explanations

Communication

Examined Subjects 

We currently offer the following subjects at A-level. Students will choose either 3 or 4 subject to study. Three A-levels are enough to enter the top universities worldwide.

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • English Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Literature
  • Maths
  • Media studies
  • Physics
  • Russian

Further Subjects

At WIST Uzbek students in Y12 and Y13 will continue their Uzbek school so that they can pass the Uzbek diploma. They will have lessons in the following.

  • Russian
  • Uzbek Culture
  • Uzbek History
  • Uzbek Language

University and Careers Guidance

Students in Y12 and Y13 will receive personalized advice and guidance from our experienced teachers throughout Y12 and Y13. We will assist the students in finding the right place in university for them.

Student Learning and Assessment

At WIST every student is an individual and we endeavour to create activities that can access all our students. Throughout KS3-5 student learning is assessed in a variety of different ways, some examples include essays and other forms of written work, presentations, artistic representations of learning, research tasks, problem-solving activities, examination etc.

Life at WIST

The secondary section at WIST has a lot to be proud of:

  • we have an increasing selection of sports teams that compete with other schools in the Tashkent area.
  • we participate in the Model United Nations (a complete mock-up of a real United Nations Conference where students are expected to make decisions about real-life world issues and present their ideas to their peers for discussion).
  • there are opportunities to develop your creative skills through opportunities to participate in school productions, performances and a wide range of after school activities.

English Support

The process of acquiring English is supported by the English as an Additional Language (EAL) department. If students arrive at WIST with limited English, they are required to take additional English classes as part of their school day. As the level of these students’ English improves, they are taken off the EAL programme and integrated fully into the mainstream. Over time all of our students acquire an excellent level of academic and spoken English. Students leaving WIST in Year 13 will progress into top Universities in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and others.