Explore our tailored British Curriculum, and how we made it effective to our children.
Norwich currently has students up to Year 12 and will open an additional year at the beginning of the 2023/24 academic year. 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:
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:
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
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
The Cambridge International AS & A Levels are qualifications awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE). It is usual for students to study four AS Level subjects in Year 12 and three or four A Level subjects in Year 13, depending on academic aspirations and requirements.
AS & A Level courses take two years of study and are assessed through final examinations, taken at the end of the course in May/June. AS Level examinations are taken in Year 12, with A Levels in Year 13. Assessment methods vary from subject to subject and, as well as the final written examinations, may include oral/aural, practical examinations or coursework. All examination scripts are sent to CAIE to be externally marked.
Of interest to parents and students is our AS/A Level Curriculum Guide for 2023-24, which can be found here
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.
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.
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 AS/A Level courses. Individual guidance on university choices and support with application processes is provided by our University and Careers Counsellor.
At Norwich we have specialised provision for both English Language Support (ELS) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Full details are available upon enquiry.
All students have the opportunity to go on trips related to their curriculum studies during the year. There are usually around 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. Secondary students are expected to take part in a residential camp of some kind. At Norwich the experience for the students, in terms of challenge, duration and expectation, gradually increases as they get older. Common destinations for residential camps are National Parks such as Khao Yai or Kraeng Krachan or places of Historical Interest such as Chiang Mai.
Mr John Forster
English Teacher
Bachelor in English Literature (Hons)
PGCE English (Secondary) ,
Master in Education
Ms Silvie Edwards
Head of Upper School / Science Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations , ProfGCE
Mr Ryan Allan
English Teacher,
University / Careers Counsellor
Bachelor of Science
Masters of Education , PGCE
Mr Christopher Quinn
Mathematics Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Master of Education
PGCE , NPQH
Mr Karl Dearing
ICT Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Master of Science , PGCE
Mr Josh Date
Physical Education Teacher
Bachelor of Human Movement & Business Management, M.Ed.
PGCE
Koshla Renton
Business Studies Teacher
Bachelor in Sociology
Master in Business Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching
Mr James Burke
History Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
Mr Gary Hill
English Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
TEFL
GT Chow
Science Teacher
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Environmental Science
PGDE
Stephen Hamp
Art & Design Teacher
Bachleor in Fine Art
Nakarin Sangsahwat
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts , Master of Arts
Zhang Zidong
Mandarin Teacher
Bachelor of Business Administrator
Master of Business Administrator
Mr Nima Mirzajani
Sport & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Ms Honey Lou Canate
Sport & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Ms Jeannilyn Bajan
Librarian and Special Educational Needs Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Mr Victor Beltran
Music Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Certificate in Ethnomusicology/Ethnoarts, TESOL
Ms Eileen Tolentino
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Mr Casper John Munoz
English Language Support Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Education ,PGCE