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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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US PATHWAY

The American Pathway — AP & AERO Standards
Waad Academy’s American pathway is grounded in the AERO (American Education Reaches Out) international standards framework — the benchmark for American curriculum schools operating outside the United States. AERO standards ensure that the education delivered at Waad Academy is fully aligned with the expectations of American universities and institutions worldwide.

In Science, students work within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) — a framework that moves beyond content recall towards genuine scientific thinking: asking questions, designing investigations, analysing data, and constructing evidence-based explanations. In English and Mathematics, instruction follows the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), ensuring rigour and coherence across all year groups.

At the upper school level, students have access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses — the gold standard of pre-university study in the American system, recognised by universities worldwide for the depth and rigour they demand. Currently, Waad Academy offers 5+ different AP course — a figure that reflects both the ambition of our students and the quality of the teaching that prepares them.
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While each child is unique and has specific needs and learning styles, there may be some common threads that make a curriculum better for your child.

 

Here are some things to consider when deciding if the American Curriculum might be a good fit:

 

  • The American Curriculum is a fantastic choice for many students; however, the choice of which school and which curriculum is the best is a very personal one.
  • In general, if your family is coming from the United States or plans to move there in the future, the American Curriculum is a great choice.
  • But even if your family has no plans of living in the United States, the American Curriculum still offers an excellent education framework with record of success in schools around the world
The Future of the US Curriculum

Whether students plan to attend a university in the US or are looking for credentials that are accepted around the world, the American Curriculum can be a great choice.

 

As one of the premier international educational systems, the US Curriculum is accepted at universities around the world, and is easily transferable to other educational institutions.