British Curriculum
A Globally Respected Curriculum for Your Child’s Success
At Welling Gen International, we proudly deliver the globally respected Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum—designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for higher education and life beyond the classroom. Our academic program is structured across key stages to ensure seamless progression, encompassing Primary, Lower Secondary, Secondary, and A Levels.
Primary Section
| Key Stage | Year of Study | Age |
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KS1 |
Year 1 |
5 – 6 |
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Year 2 |
6 – 7 |
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KS2 |
Year 3 |
7 – 8 |
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Year 4 |
8 – 9 |
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Year 5 |
9 – 10 |
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Year 6 |
10 – 11 |
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Final Exam |
Cambridge Checkpoint |
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At Key Stage 1, students embark on an engaging and foundational learning journey that nurtures their curiosity and love for learning. This stage focuses on developing essential skills in a broad range of subjects while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Subjects Offered:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- Art and Design
- Music
- Computing
Key Stage 2 marks the foundation for advanced learning, focusing on building critical thinking, creativity, and essential academic skills. Designed for students aged 7-11, this stage prepares learners for a smooth transition into Key Stage 3 and beyond.
At this level, students engage in a well-rounded curriculum that includes:
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Science
- HistoryÂ
- Geography
- Art and Design
- Music
- Computing
- Global Perspectives
The primary curriculum has at its heart the development of core literacy and mathematical skills that are transferable in other learning contexts and subjects, alongside developing the attributes of our children to be confident, active learners and responsible global citizens.
Lower Secondary Section
| Key Stage | Year of Study | Age |
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KS3 |
Year 7 |
11 – 12 |
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Year 8 |
12 – 13 |
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Year 9 |
13 – 14 |
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Final Exam |
Cambridge Checkpoint |
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At Key Stage 3, students at Welling Gen International are introduced to a broad and balanced curriculum that lays the foundation for the Cambridge IGCSE. This stage emphasizes developing critical thinking, creativity, and core academic skills across a wide range of subjects.
Students undertake studies in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English Language and Literature
- Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
- Humanities (History and Geography)
- Languages (including French and Kiswahili)
- Computing
- Creative Arts (Art and Design, Music, Drama)
- Global Perspectives
In Years 11-14 pupils follow an internationalised version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales that ensures key skills and competencies are developed. Opportunities for the development of skills such as leadership, problem solving, collaboration and enquiry are built into the curriculum and enhanced by a wide variety of co-curricular programmes.
Welling Gen International’s curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum of England and Wales but includes additional learning opportunities that we plan for all our pupils to enhance, extend and internationalise the curriculum. We do this through performing arts, sports, outdoor learning, social responsibility, adapting the topics taught and an extensive co-curricular programme.
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Secondary Section
| Key Stage | Year of Study | Age |
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KS4 |
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Year 10 |
14 – 15 |
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Year 11 |
15 – 16 |
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Final Exam |
IGCSE Exams |
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At Key Stage 4, students at Welling Gen International engage in the globally recognized Cambridge IGCSE program, typically undertaken by learners aged 14 to 16. This rigorous curriculum prepares students for further education and equips them with essential skills for the modern world.
Students explore a wide range of subjects, including:
- Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
- Humanities: Geography, History.
- Languages: Second Languages (French, Spanish, or others as available).
- Creative and Practical: Art & Design, ICT, Business Studies, and Physical Education.
In Years 14-16 pupils study the subjects selected for the IGCSE examinations, usually taken at the end of Year 11. Pupils are encouraged to study a broad range of subjects, so enabling a wide choice of career. These examinations are recognised across the world and are of considerable interest to university admissions officers.
Welling Gen International’s curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum of England and Wales but includes additional learning opportunities that we plan for all our pupils to enhance, extend and internationalise the curriculum. We do this through performing arts, sports, outdoor learning, social responsibility, adapting the topics taught and an extensive co-curricular programme.
Inspired Creativity
A Levels Section
| Key Stage | Year of Study | Age |
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KS5 |
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Year 12 |
16 – 17 |
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Final Exam |
AS Level Exams |
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Year 13 |
17 – 18 |
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Final Exam |
A Level Exams |
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At Welling Gen International, Key Stage 5 represents the pinnacle of secondary education, offering AS and A Levels under the globally recognized Cambridge International curriculum. This stage is designed for students aged 16 to 19, providing an advanced, in-depth exploration of their chosen subjects and preparing them for university education, vocational training, or professional pathways.
Students select subjects based on their career aspirations and academic strengths. Our offerings include:
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Mathematics: Mathematics, Further Mathematics
- Humanities: Geography, History
- Languages: English Language, Literature in English, French
- Business and Economics: Business Studies, Economics
- Technology and IT: Computer Science
- Creative Arts: Art and Design
Each pupil chooses between 3 and 5 subjects that interest them and are related to their career aspirations, to study in depth. The two year A-Level course is currently divided into an AS-Level course that is studied in Year 12 and ends in AS-Level examinations and then an A2 course that is studied in Year 13 and ends in A2 examinations. A-Levels are academic qualifications recognised throughout the world and have the advantage that the student can focus on areas of strength and interest.
Transition
Students join our primary and secondary schools with a large range of previous educational experiences and often with limited or no English. Through personalised learning, we aim to meet each child’s individual needs and transition from different systems or curricula successfully.
Our Curriculum & Examination Bodies
