Senior School

The importance of strong foundations is further acknowledged in the Senior section. From Forms 6-8 students follow a broad core curriculum that uses the English National Curriculum as a base. Subject areas include:

English
Portuguese, French
Mathematics
Science
Geography, History, Portuguese History
Art
Drama
Music
Physical Education, Games
Religious Education
Personal Social and Health Education.
ICT

In Forms 9 and 10 students complete the IGCSE programme. Electives allow students to pursue individual interests. Subject areas include:

English
Portuguese, French
Mathematics
Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award)
Geography, History, Business Studies
Portuguese History
Art, Drama, Music & ICT
Physical Education, Games
Careers
Critical Thinking

When it comes to Forms 11 and 12, students complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma. A demanding and highly regarded two year internationally recognized pre-university course.

Students study six academic subjects concurrently, studying both the Humanities and the Sciences from the following areas:

English, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Business and Management, Geography, History, Economics
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies
Higher level Mathematics, Mathematical Methods (Standard) or Mathematical Studies
Visual Arts

The special features of the IB in addition to its strong curriculum are:

Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay (4000 words), and Creativity, Action Service
Games is currently compulsory for all IB students