Description

The very great Thomas Carlyle said "Nothing builds self-confidence and self-esteem like accomplishments". In the next stage of our journey, i.e. the next five to ten years, we shall endeavour to build a strong management team, implement cutting edge curriculum resources and above all strive to emphasise passion towards the quality of our students’ learning experience.In our team, we shall endeavour to recruit exceptionally trained teachers who are highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced in differentiated teaching practice. Our school endeavours to create a learning community where the class leaders collaborate to create exciting learning opportunities; they are committed to pastoral care and consistently play an active role in school life.As a small, family school this positive and personalised approach undertaken by our cohort of educationalists will encourage our students to develop a love of learning and a desire to excel in their fulfilment in the achievement of their academic potential.The English School for Girls follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, commonly referred to as the British Curriculum. This is supplemented by lessons in Arabic Language for all students and Islamic Studies for Islamic students. Through this curriculum, we aim to have all students make the most of their academic opportunities.Tests and IGCSE examinations are all externally set in Great Britain and students around the world all sit them on the same day. Tests are conducted in Literacy and Numeracy for key Stage 1 and 2 and in English, Mathematics and Science for key Stage 3. They are internally marked by International Schools but there are very detailed and strict marking schemes issued by the examining board. Students are graded according to the National Curriculum level they achieve and these are reported to parents by the school as levels.In Years 10 and 11 students will take a range of subjects for IGCSE. These exams are externally marked, and are graded on an A to G scale. Students who achieve 5 or more A to C passes are eligible to move to the next phase of their education.At ESG we will provide support in a caring, organized and disciplined manner, encouraging each student to reach their full potential. Every child will have an equal opportunity to learn. We aim to promote amongst our students, the understanding and tolerance of any differences in ability, race or culture. This we will achieve through a common code of moral conduct in which Islamic values are adhered to and respected. We will demonstrate, through a balanced curriculum that the academic, social, moral, personal and physical development of each student is of equal importance. Our curriculum and school philosophy aims to encourage full participation by all students.