Our Curriculum

Curriculum At JCS, we are proud to offer the UK Pearson Edexcel curriculum, one of the world’s most respected and widely recognised international curricula. It provides a high-quality, globally benchmarked framework that ensures academic rigour, clear progression and strong preparation for future study.

JCS is also an approved Pearson Edexcel Examination Centre ID 97194, allowing learners to sit official assessments on campus and ensuring continuity and convenience for our families.

The Pearson Edexcel curriculum sets clear expectations for each stage of learning, supporting continuity, stability and strong foundations in core subjects. Its progression model ensures our learners grow with confidence as they move through their education.

Pearson Edexcel also allows flexibility to adapt and innovate, enabling us to combine rigorous academic standards with an international approach that values inquiry, creativity and real-world application.

Because it is recognised worldwide, the curriculum supports smooth transitions for families relocating internationally and opens pathways to universities and further education around the globe.

The Pearson Edexcel curriculum is delivered within a caring, supportive environment where academic learning is balanced with opportunities for personal growth, preparing our learners for a rapidly changing and globally connected world.

Education Pathway

The terminology used in the Pearson Edexcel curriculum to describe the education pathway can differ from other systems. For example, the term Year Group is used instead of Grade, and learning is organised into Key Stages

The information below is designed to help you understand the progression through the UK education system and how this structure is followed at JCS.

The UK Education Process

To help teachers support your child’s development and progression, the education journey is divided into Key Stages that mirror those used in the United Kingdom. Your child will move through each stage as they advance through their learning at JCS, building a strong foundation at every step toward completing their education with us.

Key Stages

Our education system is like a child's building blocks: laying foundations and building upon the previous one. It provides a continuous education year on year.

The Learning Process at JCS

At JCS, our learning journey begins in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), where children build the essential foundations for future learning. As learners progress through each Key Stage, they develop skills carefully matched to their developmental needs, ensuring continuous growth and personalised support.

Central to learning at JCS are our six JCS Learner Traits; Independent, Resilient, Collaborative, Engaged, Reflective and Creative. These traits guide our approach to teaching and learning, helping learners develop both academically and personally as they move through the school.

By the time they complete their education at JCS, learners will have gained the knowledge, confidence, and competencies needed for life beyond school, including the academic rigour expected by universities worldwide.

We believe all JCS learners should develop key skills such as:

• Adaptability in varied learning environments
• Inquiry and problem-solving
• Independent thinking
• Collaborative learning
• Self-reflection and goal-setting
• Effective communication
• Confidence and resilience
• Open-mindedness
• Caring, tolerance and respect

While academic excellence is central to our mission, we also recognise our responsibility to nurture personal growth. Learners are encouraged to value both their school and wider community and to seek opportunities to demonstrate the JCS Learner Traits and values in meaningful ways.

To enrich classroom learning, JCS offers a broad range of intra-curricular and Education Outside the Classroom activities. These have included school camps, book week celebrations, cross-curricular performance and exhibition and community collaborations. These experiences deepen learning, spark curiosity and support each learner’s individual development.

For further information about our EYFS, Primary or Secondary programmes, please contact the School Office to arrange a visit.