Parkside is now fully approved as a Cambridge International School!

The Cambridge Program provides Excellence in Education through a learner-centered approach, being progressive and flexible, and offering comprehensive support for both learners and teachers. Cambridge supports schools to develop learners who are:

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

For further information about Cambridge, please click on the links below:

• Cambridge Program and Qualifications - A guide for parents (PDF)
• Cambridge Secondary I - A guide for parents (PDF)
• Cambridge Checkpoint - A guide for parents (PDF)
• Cambridge IGSCE - A guide for parents (PDF)
• Cambridge PowerPoint for Parents

Curriculum

Cambridge Lower Secondary develops skills in ten subjects including English, mathematics, and science. It is designed to help schools deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that suits their context, culture and ethos.

The curriculum sets clear learning objectives and focuses on developing knowledge and skills in all subjects, providing excellent foundations for the next stage of education. The programme is flexible, so schools can offer any combination of the subjects available.

For more information, please visit Cambridge International or speak to your child's teacher

Introduction

University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world's largest provider of international education programs and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old students. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognized by the world's universities and employers.

Parkside is a Cambridge Secondary I because we serve children between the ages of 11 and 14 years old.

Cambridge Secondary I builds skills, knowledge and understanding in English, mathematics and science.

Benefits For Your Child

• Starts students in their secondary education.
• Provides a natural progression from primary to secondary education.
• Prepares students for post-14 education programs and leads to formal qualifications.
• Builds in progression tests to allow teachers to closely monitor your student's development.
• The emphasis of the tests are on the learning journey rather than right or wrong answers.