Secondary School
The Secondary School covers the ages of 11 to 16 years. Key Stage 3 - Year 7, 8, 9 and Key Stage 4 - Year 10 and 11.
Year 7 and Year 8
The Years 7 and 8 curricula, integrating STEAM, Robotics and Sustainability inspire students and meet the unique needs of their teenage brains during a time when many, overwhelmed by the combination of the transition from Primary to Secondary education.
At this stage, the learning goals seek to encourage the holistic development of internationally-minded learners. Rigorous and deep learning is represented under the categories of knowledge, skills and understanding through enquiry, research and problem solving learning.
Opportunities to experience and practice individual qualities and dispositions like resilience, morality, communications, thoughtfulness, respect and adaptability are built in the learning tasks within the curriculum.
Subjects at this level
| Islamic Education (in Arabic and in English) | Arabic for Arabs | Arabic for Non-Arabs |
| English | Mathematics | Science |
| Moral, Social and Cultural Studies | Global Perspectives | Art |
| French / Urdu | Life Skills | Computer Science |
| Music | Physical Education (PE) |
Year 9 to Year 11
In Year 9, the students are introduced to IGCSE curriculum. Years 10 and 11 students, study IGCSE subjects as per their choice made at the end of year 9. Assessment in Key Stage 4 is carried out according to the IGCSE grading system.
Our students are inspired to learn through a range of interesting skills like independent thinking, research, resource collection and effective communication.
Opportunities for individual experiences are encouraged as they communicate and actively participate in the world around them; these include work experience, university seminars and workshops, and other relevant activities that we feel will add value to student development and preparation.
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Core Subjects
Core subjects at this stage consist of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Arabic (for Arabs)
- Arabic (for non- Arabs – till end of Year 10)
- Islamic Education (in Arabic and in English)
- Computer Science or Information Communication Technology
- Physical Education
- Moral, Social and Cultural Studies
- Life Skills
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Electives
Furthering our commitment to individual student-development, we offer a variety of elective subjects for students to select from when designing their curriculum. These electives include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Combined Science
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Enterprise
- Psychology
- Global Perspectives
- Environmental Management
- IGCSE Physical Education
- Geography
- French
- Urdu
- Art and Design
- English Literature
- Online Courses - Self - study Online courses are provided to expand the curriculum for students who have completed the board exams through early entry provisions.
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Skills Programme
We offer a range of skills programme in Year 9. Students can choose any one skill from the list given below:
- 3D Printing
- Public Speaking
- Home Economics
- Debate
- Music
- Art skills
- PE skills
- Digital Marketing
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After School Enrichment Programmes
After school Enrichment programmes are offered in sports and skill-based activities:
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Badminton
- Public Speaking (MUNs/Debate/TEDx)
- Art Skills
- Music
- Robotics
More To Explore
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Curriculum Overview
The Westminster School, Dubai has designed its curriculum to empower the learners and create their future.
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EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
The Foundation Stage curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore and investigate...
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Primary School
The Primary School is the stage of enhanced learning, where the students are constantly evolving and growing, intellectually and emotionally.
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Sixth Form
The Westminster School (TWS) is committed to preparing students for nothing less than excellence and a promising future.
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Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of behavior with regard to the use of technology.
