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British Curriculum

The National Curriculum for England (often simply referred to as the ‘British Curriculum’) is taught in over 150 countries across the globe, the National Curriculum for England or the British curriculum as it is popularly known, is one of the preferred educational systems in the world. 

The British curriculum is renowned for academic excellence and is accepted by the best universities around the world. 

Rigorous and well-organised, the National Curriculum for England has been designed to give students, parents and teachers a clear overview of progress at every stage of education. 

With equal emphasis on both independent and group work, this curriculum has one core goal: to help young people flourish academically and personally within a flexible system. 

Key Features 

  • Established in 2018

  • Popular among international schools worldwide 

  • Broad, balanced and student-centred 
  • Includes regular national benchmarking 
  • Culminates in the IGCSE, AS, A-level and BTEC certification 
  • Recognised by universities worldwide 
  • Core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science.
  • Foundation subjects: History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education (PE), Computing, and Religious Education (RE).
  • Students take the Phonics Screening Check at age 6.
  • At the end of KS1, students sit for Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) in English and Mathematics.
  • Students build on KS1 subjects with more depth.
  • Core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science.
  • Additional subjects: Design & Technology, Computing, Languages (usually French or Spanish).
  • National SATs at the end of Year 6 assess English and Math performance.
  • Students take a broader range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Languages, Computing, Design & Technology, Art, Music, and PE.
  • This stage prepares students for Key Stage 4 and GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams.
  • Students begin IGCSE courses, selecting subjects based on their interests and future aspirations.
  • Core subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and Science.
  • Optional subjects: Humanities (History, Geography), Foreign Languages, Arts, Technology, and Business Studies.
  • IGCSE exams are taken at age 16, and results determine future academic and career paths.
  • Students specialize in A-Level (Advanced Level) subjects or BTEC (vocational courses).
  • A-Levels are two-year courses with exams at the end of Year 13 (age 18).
  • A-Level subjects are chosen based on university and career goals.
  • Universities use A-Level grades for admissions.

Our British Schools:

The British School in Stockholm