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British Programme

The British Programme follows the Cambridge Curriculum and registered with Cambridge International Examination Board to teach, deliver and run the programmers and qualifications of Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary IGSCE and A Level. PIS – British School provides a rigorous curriculum, which is delivered through diversified teaching methodologies, in a professional learning community.

Curriculum

Whole Child Development

At Prime International Schools, we believe in the development and growth of the whole child thus enabling each student to develop academically and socially. We encourage all learners to be participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, music and performing arts. Participation in extracurricular activities provides an avenue for social and physical growth. Students also gain soft skills such as discipline, teamwork, and time management, which are important for life after school.

Educational Programme

The British School follows the Cambridge Curriculum. English is the instructional and communication language. The school follows the Egyptian Ministry of Education’s curriculum in the Arabic Language, Religious Studies, and Egyptian Social Studies. French and German are offered to choose from, as a second language. Furthermore, technology is integrated into the curricula and syllabi taught in the school. 

The British School is registered with Cambridge International Examination Board to teach, deliver and run the programmers and qualifications of Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary IGSCE and A Level.  

PIS – British School provides a rigorous curriculum, which is delivered through diversified teaching methodologies, in a professional learning community where each member is part of a whole family and never left behind.

The Cambridge Framework

Each subject area follows the Cambridge Framework and Scheme of Work, designed to engage learners in an active and creative learning journey and prepare them with the skills ready to move on to the IGCSE. 

The frameworks are flexibly designed to support schools to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, that suits the culture and ethos of our students. 

The learning objectives are clear and focus on developing our learners’ knowledge and skills in all subjects, providing a firm foundation for the next stage of education. 

The Cambridge Frameworks provide a base of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum and prepares all students with the skills and knowledge to move on to IGCSE. 

Pre IGCSE – Year 9

The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. The IGCSE curriculum is designed for delivery around the specific needs of our learners. Starting from a foundation of core subjects, it is easy to add breadth and cross-curricular perspectives. Encouraging learners to engage with a variety of subjects, and make connections between them, is fundamental to our approach. The Cambridge IGCSE offers a flexible and stimulating curriculum, supported by excellent resources and training.  For learners, Cambridge IGCSE helps improve performance by developing skills in critical thinking, enquiry and problem-solving. It is the perfect springboard for advanced study. Cambridge IGCSE develops learner knowledge, understanding and skills in: 

1. subject content 
2. applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as unfamiliar situations 
3. intellectual enquiry 
4. flexibility and responsiveness to change 
5. working and communicating in English 
6. influencing outcomes 
7. cultural awareness 

Schools worldwide have been involved in the development of Cambridge IGCSE. The syllabi are international in outlook but retain a local relevance. They have been created specifically for an international student body and avoid cultural bias. 

Cambridge Teacher and Learner Attributes

As well as developing learners’ knowledge and understanding of different subjects, Cambridge International encourages the development of key learner attributes. These Cambridge learner attributes underpin the Cambridge approach and apply to teachers too. These are:

• Reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
• Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference
• Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others