Key Stage 3: Year 7 & 8
At Noya British School, our secondary curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide students with a robust, engaging and forward-thinking education, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.
We follow the National Curriculum for England, enriched to meet the diverse needs of our international student body. Our curriculum is distinctively embedded with the High Performance Learning (HPL) framework, ensuring that students develop critical thinking, creativity, and resilience while gaining a deep understanding of core subjects and skills.
In secondary, the National Curriculum for England defines three ‘Key Stages’: Key Stage 3 (Years 7 & 9), Key Stage 4 (Year 10 &11) and Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13).
High Performance Learning Framework
Our HPL approach focuses on developing two critical aspects of learning:
- Advanced Cognitive Performance Characteristics (ACPs) These are intellectual capabilities that transform how students think and learn:
- Meta-Thinking: Developing awareness of one’s own learning processes
- Generalisation: Applying knowledge across different contexts
- Realisation: Understanding complex conceptual relationships
- Strategic Thinking: Planning, monitoring, and evaluating learning
- Critical Analysis: Examining information objectively and deeply
- Problem-Solving: Creating innovative and analytical solutions
- Values, Attitudes, and Attributes (VAAs) These characteristics support students’ personal growth and character development:
- Collaboration: Working effectively in teams
- Empathy: Understanding and respecting diverse perspectives
- Emotional Intelligence: Managing relationships and personal emotions
- Self-Regulation: Maintaining focus and controlling impulses
- Resilience: Persevering through challenges
- Appreciative Thinking: Recognising and valuing achievements
- Confidence: Believing in one’s abilities
- Risk-Taking: Embracing new challenges and learning from experiences
Core Subjects
Students are guided through a comprehensive academic journey with a strong foundation in:
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Sciences(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Humanities(History, Geography)
- Modern Foreign Languages(French, Spanish, or Arabic)
- Physical Education
We encourage students to explore their creative potential and develop practical skills through:
- Art and Design
- Performing Arts(Music and Drama)
- Design and Technology
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
In Key Stage 3, students study a broad range of subjects to build their knowledge, skills and confidence. A focus on inquiry-based learning and collaborative projects helps students develop critical thinking and teamwork. The HPL framework is deeply integrated, encouraging students to think beyond traditional learning boundaries and develop advanced cognitive skills.