British Secondary School Guangzhou

KEY STAGE 3 OF SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM AT BSG

At our international secondary school in Guangzhou, our students study a broad and balanced British Secondary School curriculum. We develop students’ critical thinking and analytical skills alongside their ability to communicate ideas effectively within chosen subjects. All their lessons build towards university and life preparedness.

OUR BRITISH SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Our British secondary school curriculum follows a skills-focused programme that is widely used in the UK and across many British heritage and other international secondary schools to prepare students for the demands of universities worldwide.

Our Key Stage 3 Curriculum, which spans Years 7 through 9, is about a broad and balanced approach to studying different subjects. Our Key Stage 3 curriculum develops students’ key critical thinking and analytical skills and their ability to communicate ideas effectively within their chosen subject areas, which will assist with future challenges at university and in the workplace. Students who successfully complete the Key Stage 3 Curriculum across Years 7 through 9 proceed to KS4 in Years 10 and 11.

SECONDARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS IN OUR KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM

Following the English National Curriculum, the KS3 curriculum at The British School of Guangzhou includes the following subjects:

English
Mathematics
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
Languages (Chinese, Spanish, French, or English as an Additional Language)
Physical Education
Computer Science
History
Geography
Drama/Dance
Music
Art

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A TYPICAL DAY AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF GUANGZHOU

Every day is different at BSG. That’s down to our exceptional teachers, variety of learning experiences, and exclusive collaborations with world-leading organisations via Nord Anglia Education.

Early Morning activity

Good morning! After a warm welcome from their class teacher, your child gets prepared for a big day of learning by practising mindfulness, going over yesterday’s activities, and talking about their goals.

Getting ready

Mastering maths

It’s time to master maths and embrace English! Our comprehensive reading, writing, and phonics programme is adapted to each child’s needs, while our ‘Maths Mastery’ approach hones crucial reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Gaining proficiency

Creative, hands-on activities

Whether they’re growing their own vegetables or mummifying an Egyptian pharaoh, our students develop a love for learning through memorable activities based on exciting topics. They bustle with energy to show and tell everything they’ve learned.

Showing and recalling

Taking centre stage

Your child can star on the stage, learn a musical instrument, or feature their singing voice. Our world-class collaboration with The Julliard School especially opens doors to a world of thrilling artistic opportunities.

Creating and expressing

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Faster, higher, stronger

Being active every day increases physical and emotional well-being. It’s also great fun! Whether they’re in our swimming pool or on our outdoor basketball courts, your child can jump into what they love – setting them up to become a star athlete.

Getting physical

BRITISH SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

We enrich our secondary curriculum at the British School Guangzhou through a number of activities that allow students to achieve additional qualifications to enhance their personal portfolios. We know the importance many top universities place on students’ holistic secondary curriculum education and interests beyond the classroom.

Leadership Opportunities

In addition to formal positions of responsibility, we also provide students with opportunities to show leadership and initiative. These include subject prefect positions and running after-school activities for younger students.

Residential Trips

Our students take part in a few trips throughout Sixth Form to develop their leadership skills and to allow opportunities for personal growth. These have included trips to Europe, the US, and throughout China and Asia with outward-bound courses in Hong Kong involving sailing, kayaking, and trekking.

Global Campus

All BSG Secondary students have access to Global Campus, Nord Anglia Education’s global education platform. This enables students at BSG to interact in challenges, events, and competitions with their peers at NAE schools across the globe and to work with world-renowned collaborators The Juilliard School (known for performing arts), MIT for STEAM subjects, and UNICEF for humanitarian causes and social impact.