Our CLSP is a framework that provides students with a superior education that imparts more than textbook learning. Our Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) for Grades 6,7 and 8 is one such feather in our cap. We are one of the few schools who offer the Cambridge curriculum for primary schooling in Singapore.
Cambridge Lower Secondary program is for Grades 6 ,7 and 8 specially crafted for 11- to 14-year old students by the prestigious Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). CLSP is designed to provide a strong foundation for students wanting to pursue the IGCSE curriculum in Grades 9 to 10. It is currently offered in nearly 2,300 schools in over 130 countries worldwide. The curriculum encourages learners to become confident in working with information and ideas and provides a robust foundation in English, Maths, and Science.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme is the first step for primary students who want to choose International Curricula as their mode of study. The Cambridge lower secondary programme or CLSP comes under the aegis of CAIE which is a syllabus-driven study that helps improve learners’ skills in creative thinking, application of knowledge and problem-solving.
By opting for a Cambridge primary education in GIIS Singapore, students will be well-equipped to make an easy transition into IGCSE curriculum. This will also help students build a strong foundation in their area of interest right from the start, which will go a long way in guiding them to opt for the right pathway for future and achieve their career goals. GIIS
Our IGCSE certified teaching community imparts the necessary education to students opting for CLS. Each teacher is dedicated to give 100% attention to the progress of every student.
The CLS assessments are designed to test how good a student is in applying knowledge rather than simply memorising information. Internal assessments by qualified professionals help chisel the student’s personality and academic prowess into shape.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme is designed for children between the age group of 11 to 14 years studying in Grades 6, 7, and 8. It is ideal for students who wish to enrol in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education curriculum. The program includes a comprehensive curriculum with over 10 subjects including Science, Math, and English as part of building strong foundational skills. Its objective is to help students become self-sufficient with working with essential information and important ideas.
Cambridge primary in a school is part of rendering a broad and balanced education to the young minds. It helps establish a strong foundation to thrive in the entire school life and educational journey. By using the curriculum, students can become well-versed in dealing with creativity, expression, and entire well-being. The curriculum is expansive and easily adaptable to your needs, culture, and context. Depending on your needs, you can adapt it as a bilingual program as well. The subjects in the program include art and design, digital literacy, English (as a primary and secondary language), physical education, science, and math.
After completion of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme, the Cambridge secondary checkpoint is used to assess the students. It trains the children for education curriculums like IGCSE post-age-14. Schools shape the program around how they foster knowledge among students. For instance, there are two types of assessments:
● Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests: These are evaluated in the school.
● Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint: These are evaluated by Cambridge examiners.
Moreover, the assessment helps the students address their strengths and shortcomings in all the subjects by giving extensive feedback.
International schools in Singapore use the Cambridge curriculum by showcasing an International perspective of education with local and culturally relevant contextual elements. The curriculum is comprehensive in its approach that can fit the students’ goals and requirements. It follows a complete school journey of a student from the age of 5 to 19 as part of preparing them for a comfortable university experience. The development path in the curriculum of an international school in Singapore that follows the Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, and Cambridge Advanced stages.
The Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum includes 10 subjects with English (as a primary or secondary language), Science, and Mathematics. It is an internationally recognized curriculum and designed for students in Grade 6, 7, and 8 between the ages from 11 and 14. More importantly, it is an ideal choice for students wanting to pursue further studies via the IGCSE in Grade 9 and 10.Moreover, other subjects include Art, Digital Literacy, Global Perspectives, Music, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, and additional subjects.