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British National CurriculumEdexcel IGCSE & A LevelsFS2 to Year 13

Curriculum

British National Curriculum — Foundation Stage to A Levels

FS2–Y13

Full Pathway

Edexcel

Exam Board

6

Key Stages

47yrs

Delivering British Education

The Complete British Pathway

Six key stages from age 3 to 18. Each stage builds on the last, preparing students for the next challenge.

FS2

Foundation Stage (FS2)

Ages 3–5

Play-based learning rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children develop phonics awareness, early mathematical thinking, social skills, and creative expression through structured play, exploration, and guided discovery.

Phonics & early readingNumber & shape foundationsSocial & emotional developmentCreative arts & outdoor play
Y1–Y2

Key Stage 1

Ages 5–7

Building confident readers, writers, and mathematicians. Students develop fluency in reading and writing, master number bonds and basic operations, and begin exploring the world through science and humanities.

Reading fluency & comprehensionWriting with purposeMaths fundamentalsScience enquiry skills
Y3–Y6

Key Stage 2

Ages 7–11

A broader curriculum with deeper learning across subjects. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent study habits that prepare them for the demands of secondary education.

Broader subject rangeCritical thinking & reasoningIndependent learning skillsSecondary transition preparation
Y7–Y9

Key Stage 3

Ages 11–14

Subject specialisation begins. Students are taught by specialist teachers and develop strong foundations in sciences, mathematics, humanities, and languages — building the skills needed for IGCSE success.

Specialist subject teachingSTEM foundationsHumanities & languagesIGCSE pathway preparation
Y10–Y11

Key Stage 4 / IGCSE

Ages 14–16

Two years of focused IGCSE preparation leading to Edexcel international examinations. Students take core subjects alongside carefully chosen options that match their strengths and university aspirations.

Edexcel IGCSE examinationsCore + option subjectsExam technique & revision strategyCareers & pathway guidance
Y12–Y13

Key Stage 5 / A Levels

Ages 16–18

Edexcel A Level programme preparing students for university entrance worldwide. Small class sizes, dedicated mentoring, and university application support including UCAS and international admissions.

Edexcel A Level examinationsUniversity preparation & UCASSmall group teachingLeadership & independent research

IGCSE Programme

Our IGCSE programme follows the Edexcel (Pearson) international syllabus. Students take a combination of core and option subjects, building a strong academic profile for A Level study and beyond.

Exam Board

Edexcel (Pearson)

Internationally recognised qualifications accepted by universities worldwide

Core Subjects

English Language
Mathematics
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Option Subjects

Business Studies
Accounting
Computer Science
Art & Design
Physical Education
Arabic

KHDA noted: A Level Accounting at ELPS achieves very high standards — a standout result reflecting the strength of our commerce faculty.

A Levels & Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form offers Edexcel A Levels with dedicated mentoring, small class sizes, and comprehensive university preparation.

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Sciences

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

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Mathematics

Pure Mathematics, Further Maths

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Business & Commerce

Business Studies, Accounting

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English

English Language, English Literature

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University Prep

UCAS, personal statements, interview preparation

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Careers Guidance

One-to-one mentoring, pathway planning

A Level Fees

AED 13,500/year

Year 12 & Year 13. Includes examinations, mentoring, and university guidance.

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Languages Taught

Four languages across the curriculum, reflecting the multilingual reality of our 37-nationality community.

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English

Medium of instruction

All subjects taught in English from FS2 to Year 13

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Arabic

Mandatory (UAE requirement)

Arabic for native and non-native speakers. UAE National Curriculum strand

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Urdu

Community language

Supporting our large Pakistani community — the biggest nationality at ELPS

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French

Modern foreign language

Offered as a modern foreign language option from secondary level

STEM & Innovation

Technology and innovation are woven throughout the curriculum. From our robotics laboratory — operational since 2017 — to coding programmes and STEM clubs, students develop the technical skills the future demands.

PIRLS Literacy Score: 561 — exceeded target, demonstrating strong foundations in reading comprehension that underpin all STEM learning.

ELPS Science Lab

Science Labs

Fully equipped for Biology, Chemistry, Physics

ELPS Robotics Lab

Robotics Lab

Operational since 2017

Coding Programmes

Programming from primary through secondary

Digital Literacy

Safe, effective use of technology

Academic Achievement

Recognised results. External validation. A track record built over 47 years.

561

PIRLS Score

Exceeded target. International literacy benchmark demonstrating strong reading standards.

2023

Cambridge Learner Award

Saarah Moutasim — recognised for outstanding achievement in Cambridge examinations.

Very High

A Level Accounting

KHDA noted very high standards — a standout result in the ELPS examination profile.

Very Good — Safety

Good — Wellbeing

KHDA Ratings

Health, safety, and safeguarding rated Very Good. Student wellbeing rated Good.

Our curriculum is not just about examinations — it is about building well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of a connected world.

Mohammad Atif

Principal, ELPS

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British curriculum. Foundation Stage to A Levels. Edexcel examinations. 37 nationalities. Every child belongs here.

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