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Key Facts
34 global average
for the IB Diploma (2023-24)
1 in 2 students
attend a top 100 university
49.3% of grades at A*-A
for A levels (2023-24)

we offer a learning experience like no other

Nord Anglia is the world’s largest provider of the IB Diploma Programme.

All of our internationally-recognised curricula and qualifications are taught by the world’s best teachers, ensuring your child leaves school with the strongest academic foundations for success.
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Early Years
  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Post-16

Early Years Curricula

Nord Anglia schools provide globally-recognised curricula to support early years students so they are inspired and able to develop the skills and knowledge needed to head into primary school and beyond.
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3 to 5 years old
National Curriculum for England
Many of our schools follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, giving your child an excellent start to school life and developing a lifelong love of learning.
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3 to 12 years old
International Baccalaureate (IB): Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) nurtures and develops children from aged 3 years old as they grow into active learners.
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2 to 5 years old
International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
Informed by new research and feedback from schools around the world, the IEYC was developed to meet the needs of children at this crucial stage of their development.
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Primary Curricula

In primary school, we offer leading qualifications so your child can continue their successful education journey. Our high-quality offering means personalised learning for your child, with innovative and engaging lessons.
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5 to 11 years old
National Curriculum for England
One of the most common curricula taught worldwide, and it is used in half of all international schools that teach the English language.
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5 to 11 years old
International Baccalaureate (IB): Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The IB is a holistic curriculum renowned for nurturing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills in the pursuit of academic excellence.
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5 to 11 years old
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is designed to teach students how to develop subject knowledge and sharpen their sense of the world around them.
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Secondary CurriculA

All of our schools offer internationally-recognised curricula and qualifications. Amongst the elite curricula we offer are the English National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma. We believe these can provide your child with a global education passport, equipping them to further study anywhere in the world.
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11 to 16 years old
National Curriculum for England
Students study a wide variety of subjects leading to the world-renowned GCSE and IGCSE exams at age 16.
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11 to 16 years old
International Baccalaureate (IB): Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Students follow the Middle Years Programme designed to broaden their thinking and explore world issues.
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14 to 16 years old
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is a set of examinations and qualifications designed for 14 to 16-year-olds, although they can be taken at any age.
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11 to 14 years old
International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)
The IMYC helps students gain the academic and personal tools that will lead to their continued success at secondary level.
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11 to 16 years old
American Curriculum
The American Curriculum is based on American Common Core State Standards for English, Language Arts, Math, History & Geography, and Next-Generation Science Standards. This gives more creative freedom to tailor the curriculum based on individual needs.
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11 to 16 years old
CBSE Curriculum (ages 11 to 16 years old)
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national board of education for public and private schools in India, with a standardised school curriculum.
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Post-16 Curricula

Nord Anglia Education schools provide students with pathways to the world's top universities. For children aged 16 and above, they will succeed, thrive and enjoy learning with us.
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16 to 18 years old
A levels
A levels (Advanced Levels) are the British school-leaving qualification that leads to university. Students normally study three or four subjects over two years.
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16 to 18 years old
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
This two-year globally recognised course encourages the development of students’ wellbeing and rationality, and prepares them to participate in a global society.
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16 to 18 years old
Swiss Maturité
This qualification is studied in Switzerland and covers an immense range of academic, literary, scientific, and linguistic disciplines.
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16 to 18 years old
French Baccalaureate
Recognised by universities worldwide, the French Baccalaureate now offers several ways of studying depending on a student’s interests, abilities, and ambitions.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
The Advanced Placement (AP) programme is a curriculum in the United States that challenges students with advanced courses so they can earn college credits. It was created by the College Board, the same organisation behind the SAT.
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  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Post-16

TYPICAL school days

When your child comes to nursery or kindergarten, they’ll learn and play in a stimulating, safe environment dedicated to their development.
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Morning
Students spend the morning enjoying one-on-one attention from their teacher mixed with small group teaching and individual exploration.
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Lunchtime
Our experienced chefs cook up a balanced, nutritious meal for your child.
Lunchtime
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Playtime and naptime
Children explore sharing with friends, while the younger ones rest.
early Afternoon
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Afternoon
Students might enjoy an immersive arts and crafts session, experimenting with colours, materials, and textures.
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TYPICAL school days

Our primary school experience brings lessons to life with daily challenges and practical applications of what students learn.
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Start of day
Registration and preparation for the day’s lessons.
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early Morning
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Morning
Engaging and energetic lessons, including thematic learning, with periodic breaks.
morning
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Lunchtime
It’s time to eat a healthy, freshly cooked meal in the canteen with friends.
Lunchtime
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Afternoon
More stimulating lessons, including exploration and development through the performing arts; music, dance or drama.
Afternoon
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Extracurricular activities
Students have the opportunity to discover a sport or develop a new skill.
late afternoon
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Bus time
Students reflect on their day, read a book or enjoy a teacher-selected podcast on the bus home.
home time

TYPICAL school days

As your child grows, we’ll ensure they’re academically engaged and challenged. 
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Early morning
Students start with lessons which set the tone for the day.
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Breaktime
Time to grab a snack before getting back into learning mode.
breaktime
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Late morning
Students return to lessons to continue developing their knowledge and honing their skills.
late morning
Students in the Cafeteria for Lunch
Lunchtime
Our chefs whip up a tasty, nutritious meal, with an exciting daily menu.
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Early afternoon
A chance to continue lessons, ensuring science, the arts, maths and languages all receive balanced coverage.
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Extracurricular activities
Students can further their skills, interests, and passions in a non-classroom setting.
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TYPICAL school days

When your child begins their post-16 (or 6th form) studies, it’s with the goal of attending their perfect university, and preparing them for a life full of success and enjoyment.  
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Morning
Students begin the day with intensive learning, developing the application of their knowledge across different subjects and situations.
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MORNING
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Study period
Your child develops self-directed study, continues coursework, or discusses lessons 1:1 with their teacher.
late MORNING
Students in the Cafeteria for Lunch
Lunchtime
Students enjoy a balanced and healthy meal in the canteen with friends.
lunchtime
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Afternoon
Students settle back into study mode in a range of collaborative lessons.
afternoon
Students having a discussion
Study time
After school, students have use of our extensive libraries in school and online.
late afternoon
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OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING

We want to ensure every student enjoys the process of learning. Our teachers are academic leaders, setting the example for what learning can achieve alongside developing important life skills through our resilience and wellbeing programmes. With the help of our technologically advanced learning environments, our teachers maximise our students’ academic outcomes every step of the way.  
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VIRTUAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Always learning. Always connected. Our impressive virtual school experience means your child’s learning is continuous wherever they are in the world, whatever stage in their learning journey.
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OUR COLLABORATIONS

We create life-changing experiences for our students through our global collaborations with world-leading institutions and organisations.

The Juilliard School
Our collaboration with the world’s most renowned arts institution enriches our students’ love of dance, drama and music.
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The Juilliard School

Performing arts are so much more than what is seen on stage. They encourage self-expression and self-awareness, as well the development of empathy, confidence and cultural exploration. Our collaboration with Juilliard, the world-renowned performing arts school, combined with our outstanding dance, drama, and music programmes, inspires our students’ creativity, team-work and resilience.

The Juilliard School is recognised around the world as a leader in the performing arts; our exclusive collaboration with them harnesses their expertise and experience to create an arts programme that both inspires our students and sparks their passion to pursue their talents and interests.

MIT
Through our collaboration with MIT, our STEAM programme helps students develop their creativity and problem-solving skills by tackling interdisciplinary challenges around issues facing the world today.
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MIT
Our global programme inspires students to look beyond individual subjects and harness the benefits of an interdisciplinary, practical, hands-on approach to learning guided by the world’s leading STEAM institution. Our students are encouraged to solve problems creatively, to embrace curiosity and to learn from world-leading experts at MIT. It also gives our teachers the chance to learn and receive professional development from inspiring figures in the world of STEAM and pass on their passion for learning to our students.
UNICEF

Students are challenged to make a difference locally and globally by tackling the Sustainable Development Goals and getting involved in local outreach.

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We want to give both our students and our teachers the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact on the community around them. This includes embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in all aspects of teaching and learning across our schools, using materials developed by UNICEF.
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The world’s best educators

Our Teachers

Outstanding teachers make outstanding schools. Our reputation means we attract exceptional teachers. In our stunning campuses, in classrooms supported by the best in technology, our students thrive.

Our 10,000 teachers benefit from our exclusive personal development programme, which means that our students are taught by the very best in education.

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WHAT OUR PARENTS Say

Inspiring learning experiences

Education is about more than academics. We create opportunities for our students that allow them to explore, grow and think critically. These experiences broaden their horizons and spark their curiosity as people, not just as students.

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