Secondary
Key Stage 3-5
11-17 years old
The secondary school at Star Al Twar includes children in Year 7 – Year 13 and is separated into three phases: Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8 and 9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10 to 11), and Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13).
About learning
Students in Key Stage 4 work towards their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) qualifications. The work covered in Key Stage 3 prepares students for the move to GCSEs, therefore it is vital that they complete the full Key Stage to have the best foundations for GCSE in Year 10 and Year 11. Students in Key Stage 5 complete their ‘Advanced Level’ qualifications in up to three subjects. These are the pre-qualifications needed for university.
Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 offer a hybrid pathway incorporating BTEC subjects, GCSE and A-Level subjects; our offering is exceptionally broad and can be adapted based on the interests and abilities of the student.
Core subjects
The British National Curriculum consists of core and foundation subjects which are compulsory across Key Stages 1 to 4.
English
Mathematics
Science
The Ministry of Education in Dubai also includes as core subjects:
Arabic language (first language Arabic speakers - Arabic A and Arabic as an additional language - Arabic B)
Islamic Education (for Muslims)
Social Studies Moral Education Program
Moral Education and Social studies (MSCS)
Secondary subjects
Art and Design
Design Technology
Geography
History
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Computer Science
Physical Education (PE)
Business Studies
Global Citizenship
STEAM/ Robotics
Fitness
Core subjects
Secondary subjects
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4 marks the beginning of the GCSE course. Some of what is studied at Key Stage 4 is compulsory, the remainder of the Key Stage 4 curriculum is optional. We encourage students to choose their subjects based on their skills, talents, and preferred way of working.
Compulsory Subjects
Examined
English Language
Mathematics
Science (Combined or Separate)
Arabic Language
Islamic Studies
Moral Education and Social Studies
Non-Examined
Physical Education
Global Citizenship
Fitness
Compulsory subjects
Physical Education
Secondary subjects
Students must choose four.