Academics

Secondary

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Norwich Learning Environment

Norwich currently has students up to Year 13. Plans are well advanced for the construction of a purpose built Secondary facility on our 9 Rai (14 Hectare) plot of land adjacent to the school. The completion is anticipated for the 2023-24 academic year and will have all the facilities necessary to deliver a world class all round education including:

An aquatic centre with a practice pool and 25m swimming pool
A gymnasium with provision for full-sized basketball court.
Football pitch
Parking Lot

Curriculum

Our curriculum at Norwich is based on the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland adapted to our international setting and our Values. We enhance the curriculum with a provision for mindfulness and with a deliberate focus on Mandarin.

Students in Years 7 to 9 access Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Students in Years 10 and 11 access Key Stage 4, with Years 12 and 13 accessing Key Stage 5 of the National Curriculum.

The aims of the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland for Secondary students are to enable all young people to become:

Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.
Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society.

Key Stages 3 & 4 Framework

Secondary Curriculum Document

Specialist Lessons

Years 7 to 9

All lessons are with specialists: 7 periods of English, 5 periods of Mathematics, Science, and Global Perspectives, 4 periods of both Thai and Mandarin, 2 periods of Sport & Games / Swimming, Art and Music, with 1 period of Mindfulness, ICT and Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE).

Each Friday morning there is also an Assembly.

More information about Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum can be found here

At the end of Year 9 students will sit the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Checkpoint examinations for English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives.

Of interest to parents and students is our Year 7 to 9 Curriculum Guide for 2023-2024, which can be found here

Years 10 and 11

All lessons are with specialists: 6 periods of English (Language and Literature OR English – Second Language), 5 periods of Mathematics, Science and Thai, 4 periods of Global Perspectives, Mandarin and the 2 optional subjects. The optional subjects are selected from subjects such as: Music, Art & Design, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, History, ICT and Geography.

There is also 1 period of Sport & Games and either Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) or Assembly.

More information about Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum can be found here

At the end of Year 11 students will sit for the International General Certificates of Secondary Education (IGCSEs) with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

Of interest to parents and students is our IGCSE Curriculum Guide for 2023-2024, which can be found here

Years 12 and 13

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is an academically challenging, stimulating and rewarding programme that creates a balanced education for the learners in Years 12 & 13 at Norwich International School.

The holistic programme is graded on a combination of internally assessed coursework and final exams to be taken in April/May of year 13.

Dedicated Path to University, IB Curriculum with Norwich

IB DP is academically rigorous, yet holistically rounded education that it provides closely aligns with our own mission and purpose. See why the IB is right for you.

Extracurricular Activities

After School Activities (ASAs)

The purpose of ASAs are to allow students to utilise the facilities of the school to maximum effect and to experience classes that are not normally included in the normal school day. These are additional activities that take place outside of the mainstream curriculum of the school. They usually include activities such as sports, art, yoga, robotics, cooking, language classes and much, much more. ASAs take place from 3.10-3.50 pm Monday to Thursday.

Co-Curricular

Norwich Music Academy

Students are able to participate in two levels of tuition, which are paid for separately by parents and operate in 10 week blocks each term.

Trinity College London Tutorials

For serious musicians, who must show dedication and commitment, looking to progress through the grading system with Trinity College London. With external professional providers.

Music for Enjoyment

Learning the fundamentals and enjoying the process of developing musical abilities. With Norwich staff. More information can be found here.

Norwich Sports Academy

As part of the ASA provision, Primary and Secondary students are able to participate in a coordinated programme of sports provision. Each term, a number of sports will be offered every day after school as part of ASAs.

University and Careers Counselling

Beginning in Year 7, our Secondary students begin a formal process of identifying strengths, interests and aptitude with a view of making discerning choices for optional subjects for IGCSE and IB courses. Individual guidance on university choices and support with application processes is provided by our University and Careers Counsellor.

Learning Supports

At Norwich we have specialised provision for both English Language Support (ELS) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Full details are available upon enquiry.

Education Outside the Classroom

All students have the opportunity to go on trips related to their curriculum studies during the year. There are usually around 2-3 trips each year for the students, where the actual frequency, timing and type of trip will be dependent upon the age of the children.

Our Teachers

John Forster

Head of Secondary

Bachelor in English Literature (Hons)
PGCE English (Secondary) ,
Master in Education

Meet the Head of Secondary

John started his career in education in Manchester, England in 2010. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Manchester and an MA Education from the University of Nottingham.

As a teacher of English, English Literature, and Theory of Knowledge, his particular passions in education are student-centred learning and deepening his understanding of the science behind how we learn – passions he is looking forward to bringing to the community at Norwich. An experienced leader, John held positions as Head of Secondary and Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at international education institutions in Singapore, where he lived for 8 years.