We offer the Cambridge International Lower Secondary curriculum for Years 7-9, providing world-class education that is recognised all over the globe and is excellent preparation as the school expands into IGCSEs and A-levels.
- From August 2018, secondary school will be at the brand-new, purpose-built secondary campus at Bahari Beach. Click on this link to see a map of our location: https://goo.gl/maps/c3X5ChsMjm52 . It will boast fantastic facilities such as ………
- 25-metre swimming pool conforming to FINA standards
- Comfortable, modern classrooms with air-conditioning, internet and projectors
- Well-equipped, purpose-built science laboratories
- Tennis and Volleyball courts and full-size football pitch
- Digital multi-media centre
- And one of the most ambitious new boarding facilities in Dar! (The weekly boarding option is likely to be extremely popular with Dar parents fed up with endless frustrating traffic jams!!). There will also be school transport available.In secondary school, students should expect to……….
- Find learning fun and enjoyable and to look forward to coming to school with enthusiasm and a clear sense of purpose.
- Be academically ambitious, enjoy the intellectual satisfaction of success and take pride in their achievements and have high standards of behaviour and discipline.
- Experience a variety of traditional and modern learning methods including inquiry-based education and use of technology in the classroom.
- Study a rigorous, truly international curriculum which is broad and challenging, aimed at stimulating critical thinking, analytical thought and an enjoyment of learning.
- Have regular assessments and feedback so they can have their effort, progress and achievements valued and recognised and so build confidence and also receive the support they need to constantly improve in weaker areas.
- Receive a balanced 21st-century education and broaden their range of skills to compliment academic subjects with art, music, sport and drama.
- Develop a truly international outlook and be global citizens by appreciating issues that are of global concern.
- Develop their leadership skills, interpersonal & communication skills and spirit of adventure and teamwork.
- Internationally recognized Cambridge curriculum and resources
- Dynamic and dedicated teachers from diverse backgrounds
- Leadership team experienced in international education
- Modern technology for a stimulating learning environment
- Broad and varied extra-curricular activities programmed
STYLE of TEACHING & LEARNING
Throughout their time in pre & primary school, students should expect the following:
- Find learning fun and enjoyable and to look forward to coming to school with enthusiasm and a clear sense of purpose. They will be academically ambitious, enjoy the intellectual satisfaction of success and take pride in their achievements and have high standards of behaviour and discipline.
- Experience a variety of traditional and modern learning methods including inquiry-based education and use of technology in the classroom. They also receive a balanced 21st-century education and broaden their range of skills to compliment academic subjects with art, music, sport and drama.
- Study a rigorous, truly international curriculum which is broad and challenging, aimed at stimulating critical thinking, analytical thought and an enjoyment of learning. Students have regular assessments and feedback so they can have their effort, progress and achievements valued and recognised and so build confidence and also receive the support they need to constantly improve in weaker areas.
- Develop a truly international outlook and be global citizens by appreciating issues that are of global concern. This also means developing their leadership skills, interpersonal & communication skills and spirit of adventure and teamwork.
All of this helps us develop the Cambridge Learner Attributes in each and every child
CURRICULUM
In pre-school, a modified version of the Early Years Foundation Stage is used. There is plenty of opportunity for learning through play and discovery but also a structured programme which includes language activities to promote literacy, number activities to promote numeracy as well as science, library, PE, swimming and art.
In primary school, the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum, outlined here is followed in English, Maths and Science. Detailed schemes of work, assessment material and other resources are available to teaching staff on the Teachers’ Support website. In class, only teaching materials (textbooks and corresponding workbooks) which have been officially endorsed by Cambridge are used. This helps to ensure that international standards are maintained.
Other subjects use the National Curriculum of England as a guideline. We use resources designed for an international version of this curriculum for ICT, geography & history. Other subjects taught are French, Swahili, PE, swimming and art. In addition, in Key Stage 1, there is a special focus on skills in reading, writing and spelling.
The extra-curricular programme includes field trips and weekly clubs such as karate, swimming, football, netball, drama, debate, song & dance, music, computers, chess etc.
SCHOOL STRUCTURE
| PRE-SCHOOL |
|---|
| Creche (2+ Years) |
| Nursery (3 - 4 Years) |
| Reception Class (4 - 5 years) |
| Primary (Key Stage 1) |
| Year 1 (5 - 6 Years) |
| Year 2 (6 - 7 Years) |
| Primary (Key Stage 2) |
| Year 3 (7 - 8 Years) |
| Year 4 (8 - 9 Years) |
| Year 5 (9 - 10 Years) |
| Year 6 (10 - 11 Years) |
Here at FK Secondary, we aim to meet the intellectual, physical, creative and emotional needs of each child in a supportive international community. We believe the ultimate measure of a school’s achievement is in the quality of experience a student has during their time at the school and whether they have been provided with the very best chance of success after leaving it.
For more information, please contact us by e-mail at head.fksecondary@gmail.com
Karibuni!
“Education should be about providing opportunities to discover, develop and apply a broad range of interests and abilities which will allow each person to lead the most fulfilling life possible and have the most positive impact on those around them. International education adds another dimension to this and is a unique opportunity to provide an even more diverse and stimulating experience. Each student should be provided with the opportunity to discover and develop their own strengths so they can go out into the world with the best possible chance of personal success.”
EXAMINATIONS
Year 6 students take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint examinations in April. These are external examinations, set and marked by Cambridge examiners. They are designed to assess a student’s achievement at the end of their primary education, before moving on to secondary. They provide a complete analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics and science. Each student receives a statement of achievement from Cambridge showing their scores in each subject. The school also receives a detailed report comparing our results to a worldwide average to help us ensure we maintain international standards of education.