Cambridge Curriculum
Cambridge Curriculum
Global standard for education
The most internationally recognised education system
Lighthouse is a Cambridge International School
The Cambridge Curriculum needs no introduction, it sets a global standard for education, with programmes that stretch, challenge and inspire the students. Qualifications will be valued by universities and employers across the world. Nearly a million students in 10,000 schools in 160 countries. Study the most recognised curriculum in the world here at our fantastic location of Phuket Island.
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Key Features
Education Award / Certificate
Offers a globally accepted educational framework.
Qualifications like IGCSE, O Level, AS Level, and A Level are recognized by universities and employers worldwide.
Focused on international relevance while allowing for local adaptability.
Articulated Learning Targets
- Cambridge education emphasizes deep understanding, not rote learning.
- Students are encouraged to analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge.
- Promotes independent learning and inquiry-based approaches.
Develop Higher Order Thinking Skills
Cambridge programmes combine an emphasis on mastering subjects in depth with the development skills for study and work in the future. They value deep subject knowledge as well as the conceptual understanding. Students are encouraged to develop higher order thinking skills – problem solving, critical thinking, independent research, collaboration and presenting arguments. These are transferable skills that will last a lifetime, preparing students for their future lives. They also make learning enjoyable and rewarding.
Personalised Learning
Inclusive education engages students in learning that is meaningful, relevant and accessible to the widest possible spectrum. To encompass diversity of the global community, respecting the different cultures and contexts.
Assessment and Reporting
A lifelong passport for study and work
Assessment has two important roles:
- to prove what a student has learnt
- to improve a student’s understanding and skills.
Good assessment lies at the heart of a good education. Our assessments are designed to be fair, valid, reliable and practicable, so that every Cambridge exam provides a true picture of a student’s ability, wherever and whenever the exam was taken. This means our assessments have real, lasting value and can be a lifelong passport to further study or employmenticulum outlines assessed student performance and how its reported.
Empowering Lifelong Learning
- Flexibility for schools to tailor programs for individual learning.
- Framework encourages the development of a distinct school character and ethos.
- Committed to nurturing young minds, academic excellence, and preparing students for a future filled with endless opportunities.
Grade and year
Here is a guide to the grade and age of the student. At lighthouse we have mixed aged classes giving students accelerated learning.
Find out more on the Cambridge Education website about the Study Programme
| Starting age | Lighthouse | Canada / US | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4*** | Kindergarten 1 | Pre Kindergarten | Nursery EYFS* |
| 5-6 | Kindergarten 2 | Kindergarten | Y1 EYFS* |
| 6-7 | Grade 1 | Primary | Y2 Primary KS** 1 |
| 7-8 | Grade 2 | Primary | Y3 Primary KS 2 |
| 8-9 | Grade 3 | Primary | Y4 Primary KS 2 |
| 9-10 | Grade 4 | Primary | Y5 Primary KS 2 |
| 10-11 | Grade 5 | Primary | Y6 Primary KS 2 |
| 11-12 | Grade 6 | Primary | Y7 Secondary KS 3 |
| 12-13 | Grade 7 | Primary | Y8 Secondary KS 3 |
| 13-14 | Grade 8 | High school lower | Y9 Secondary KS 3 |
| 14-15 | Grade 9 | High school lower | Y10 Secondary KS 4 |
| 15-16 | Grade 10 | High school upper | Y11 Secondary KS 4 |
| 16-17 | Grade 11 | High school upper | A Level / Vocational |
| 17-18 | Grade 12 | High school upper | A Level / Vocational |
** Key Stage
*** 4 years old by 31 August
