Key Stage 4 ( Years 10 –11 )
Key Stage 4 covers the final two years of secondary study (Years 10 and 11). During this stage, students follow a two-year Cambridge IGCSE programme, choosing from a broad range of subjects offered through Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Alongside their IGCSE courses, students also continue with the UAE Ministry curriculum subjects that are required for all learners.
📚 UAE Ministry Curriculum Subjects (Compulsory)
The following subjects are compulsory and delivered in line with UAE Ministry requirements:
- Arabic A (Ministry syllabus) – required for Arab students in Years 10 and 11
- Arabic B (Ministry syllabus) – required for Non-Arab students in Year 10 only
- Islamic Education (Ministry syllabus) – required for Muslim students in Years 10 and 11
- Moral, Social and Cultural Studies – required for Non-Arab students in Year 10
- Social Studies and Moral Education – required for Arab students in Year 10
- Physical Education – compulsory as part of the school curriculum
📚 Cambridge IGCSE Subjects (Compulsory for Board Examinations)
All students will take the following IGCSE subjects as part of their board examination pathway:
- English (First Language English* or English as a Second Language)
- Mathematics
📚 Cambridge IGCSE Subjects (Options)
Students select from a range of elective IGCSE subjects, depending on interest, aptitude, and future pathways:
- French
- English Literature
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Combined Science
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Sociology
- Geography
- Arabic
- Psychology
- Environmental Management
- Physical Education
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Computer Science
Please note: Optional subjects are offered based on demand and will run only if the minimum number of students required is met.