The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme provides a natural progression for children from primary education and builds on and develops their knowledge and skills with a special focus in Mathematics, English and Science. It offers a curriculum framework for educational success for learners, typically 11-14 years old, with an assessment testing structure similar to Cambridge Primary; Progression Tests and Cambridge Checkpoint tests.
Learners on this stage and onwards have specialist teachers for each of their
subjects. The subjects that students take in Key Stage 3 are: English as Second Language, Math, General Science, Computer, Thai, Physical education, Music, Art, Thai History & Japanese.
Key Benefits
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests are end-of-stage tests available for English as a Second Language, Mathematics and Science. They are designed to measure learner’s progress and identify their strengths and weaknesses. You can choose between paper-based and on-screen versions. Students will be responsible in paying the required fees for their exam.
Cambridge Checkpoint tests – Year 7, 8 and 9
Subjects
English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught using educational materials that are always in English, but the vocabulary, grammar, and context clues may be modified to be more easily understood by students with varying levels of comprehension. Adapting comprehension, insight-oriented repetitions and recasts are some of the methods used in training. The ESL program is generally geared towards students who want to move to English-speaking countries or who do not intend to move but who want to understand English content for the purposes of education, entertainment, employment or conducting international business.
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language offers learners the opportunity to develop practical communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Learners will be presented with a variety of stimuli that will build up their skills in reading and writing. Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language will enable learners to become independent users of English, and to be able to use English to communicate effectively in a variety of practical contexts.
Importance of reading in ESL instruction
According to some English professionals, reading for pleasure is an important component in the teaching of both native and foreign languages:
“Studies that sought to improve writing by providing reading experiences in place of grammar study or additional writing practice found that these experiences were as beneficial as, or more beneficial than, grammar study or extra writing practice.”
Cambridge Key Stage 8 & 9 Progression Tests provide detailed information about the performance of each learner for stages 7, 8 and 9 of the curriculums. The tests help teachers to compare the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and groups and share feedback with learners and parents. They are marked by teachers in your school and come with a unique reporting and analysis tool.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Mathematics tests skills, knowledge and understanding at the end of the programme. Tests are marked in Cambridge to provide an international benchmark of learner performance. Feedback reports show how a learner has performed in relation to the curriculum, their learning group, the whole school, and against all learners who have taken tests in that series around the world.
Curious to know what KS3 Science will cover? There are plenty of topics to get you through from IPC1 to IPC2. Here’s an idea of what you’ll be looking at…
From studying acids and alkalis to plants, forces and metals, you’ll always have a fresh challenge. We teach Science lovers like you all about food chains, electricity, pressure, reactions and more! Learning Science is a non-stop, whizz-tacular ride and we can’t wait to show you what exciting stuff we’ve got to share.
Our teaching methods are carefully selected make sure Science is never dull. We know you like to learn quickly and we keep up with fast-paced quizzes that will test you in all areas. The best part? Our team is ever available to help! Whether you’re lounging on your sofa, sitting at the dining table or at your desk, we are on hand to introduce you to all corners of Science.
Science gives you the opportunity to learn more about our brilliant planet and everything on it. Scientists never stop asking questions and we’re excited to show you what they’ve uncovered so far.
Magnifying glasses and microscopes at the ready. We’re about to discover great things.
Year 8
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- Japanese (description)
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Year 8 Exams
Year 9
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Year 9 Exams
Raatri our M2 student, performing really well in Math, English and Science in comparison to all Cambridge schools. This report shows a list of reporting strands from the curriculum that the questions in the test relate to. For each reporting strand it shows the number of marks available, and the percentage mark achieved by the learner.
