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Learning in Whole, not in Part

Cambridge School: Blending Academics, Islamic Values & Modern Skills for Holistic Growth.

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UK PATHWAY

The British Pathway — Cambridge International
Waad Academy’s British pathway follows the Cambridge International framework from Early Years through to A Level — one of the most rigorous and widely recognised educational programmes in the world. Cambridge qualifications are accepted by leading universities across the UK, the US, and more than 160 countries globally.

Students progress through a coherent and carefully sequenced curriculum: Cambridge Early Years and Primary lay strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry; Cambridge Lower Secondary and Checkpoint assessments track progress and identify areas for development; Cambridge IGCSE provides the breadth of a global education at age 16; and Cambridge AS & A Level allows students to specialise deeply in the subjects that matter most to them.

Waad Academy is a recognised Cambridge Exam Centre and a Cambridge PDQ Professional Development Centre — a designation that reflects not only the quality of student outcomes but the ongoing development of the teachers who deliver them. Cambridge Global Perspectives is embedded across the curriculum, building students’ capacity for critical thinking, research, and reflective engagement with global issues.
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English

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Mathematics

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Science

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ICT

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Global Perspectives

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Physical Education

Grade 9 and above learners will study the core subjects and extra optional ones of their Choice such as Business Studies. 

Physical Education and Games

Physical Education teaches students how to enhance their own (and other’s) health, wellbeing and physical activity part. It offers students an experiential curriculum that is relevant, challenging, enjoyable, and physically active.

Our philosophy is based on fun, fitness and friendly competition, with a basis of good sportsmanship and teamwork to develop the whole person. The health, personal development and wellbeing of each individual student is paramount to us and our Health, Physical Education and Sport Programs reflect this. Throughout their years at Waad Academy all learners study the following physical education and games subjects:

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Athletics

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Gymnastics

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Football

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Volleyball

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Swimming

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Basketball

The above subjects are based on Cambridge Physical Education Curricula

Student Learning and Progress

The Lower Secondary Programme prepares  students for  their IGCSE journey. In Grade 9 learners start the Cambridge IGCSE programme by studying up to 9 Subjects (English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Business Studies, Arabic Studies and Physical Education). In Grade 10 learners complete the IGCSE course and sit the exams for IGCSE qualifications. In Grade 11 learners will study 3 to 4 A Level subjects as per the choice strands and sit for 3 AS level examinations. In Grade 12 learners will continue to study 2 to 3 subjects of the chosen strand and sit for the A level examinations.

Student Assessments and Reports

All learners are provided with four summative assessments during the academic year. These assessments, designated M1, S1, M2 and S2 are designed to help the school, parents and the learners understand the level of learner progress and attainment. Assessments for the Cambridge subjects are based on the Cambridge Assessment guidelines and are also marked and graded using the Cambridge Bands (Gold, Silver and Bronze for Stage 1 to Stage 9). The IGCSE levels from Grade 10 onwards are graded according to the Britsih Standards (A* to G), which will soon be changed (1 to 9).   Assessments of Saudi subjects follow the MOE guidelines.

 

In addition to these summative assessments teachers also use formative assessments during their lessons to inform their planning.

 

All learners receive 3 Reports (T1, T2 and T3) during the Academic year. 

Qualifications and Certificates

Waad Academy offers a range of international and national qualifications that will help each learner to secure the entrance qualifications required by most international universities and those in Saudi Arabia. These are:

  • 8 IGCSEs (including the three sciences) in Grade 10. Learners will receive IGCSE Certificates from Cambridge.
  • SAT1 in Grade 10. Learners will receive SAT Certificates.
  • 3 AS Levels – in Grade 11. Learners will receive AS Level Certificates from Cambridge.
  • 2 – 3 A levels in Grade 12 Learners will receive A Level Certificates from Cambridge.
  • Tahseely at Grade 12. Learners will receive Tahseely Certificates after completing the required examinations.
  • Qudurat Grade 12. Learners will receive Qudurat Certificates after completing the required examinations.
  • At the end of Grade 12 all learners will receive a High School Certificate from Waad Academy endorsed by MOE.
  • In addition, learners will receive IGCSE and A Level certificates for the subjects they have sat for and passed.
Model Outcomes

The major outcome of Waad Academy’s Model is the integration of Islamic and Local Culture Values with International Learning Standards and 21 Century Skills. This integration puts Waad Academy in a unique position to develop students’ understanding and practice in relation to intercultural literacy and skills required for attending and succeeding in prominent national and international universities while adhering to and developing Islamic values. Students that graduate from Waad Academy are expected to:

  • Be confident and  engaged learners by:
    • Aquiring in depth knowledge of topics studied and passed,
    • Aquiring transferable 21 Century skills such as communication skills (oral and/ or written), thinking skills (critical, analetical, crative, & problem solving), Teamwork, etc.
    • Have a strong sense of identity with Islamic and local culture values and practices,
    • Connected with and contribute to the development of their country in particular and humanity in general, and
    • Have a strong sense of wellbeing.