A curricula sets out the subjects taught in a school and the areas covered within each subject for each year group.

What is a curricula?

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A curricula is a collection of lessons and assessments that a will be taught in a school.  A curricula is important as it imposes some order onto what is taught and at what age. Most importantly of all, it communicates clear expectations for teachers, parents and students about what ought to be achieved by the end-point of the course.

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Having a curricula allows students to pass between educational institutions, either with age as they progress or because of a location move from one school to another.  A student should not suffer by changing schools.

Which Curriculum? Cambridge, IB or American?

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The English national curriculum is the most popular curriculum choice in the world, followed by a US-oriented curriculum and the IB. 

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Included in English medium international schools, are different approaches such as the Forest School, Reggio Emilia learning approach, Montessori. The global accessibility of a curricula can be a deciding factor for a relocating family when it comes to school selection.

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The Cambridge Curriculum is an International British curriculum.

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An American curriculum is popular with families relocating from the US or planning a move back, and would like to continue with an American curriculum or with an American orientation.  With options for a US High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement, or a combination of these.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB)  caters for pupils aged from three to 19 and is taught in thousands of international schools in popular relocation destinations across the globe, including many independent and international schools.  The number of IB Programmes around the world has dramatically increased over recent years. The IB continuum framework provides consistency when you are moving.