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SECONDARY INTRODUCTION TO AIS SECONDARY At AIS Secondary, we provide a broad learning experience grounded in a unique approach, prioritising emotional well-being and creativity, we create learning spaces where students think critically and deeply, going beyond memorisation and high-stakes testing.

In secondary education at AIS, we work towards meeting three essential goals rooted in Waldorf Steiner Education and in the British National Curriculum:
1. To help the students develop the capacity to think critically and communicate effectively.
2. To help students learn about themselves, the human heritage and the nature of interconnectedness in the world in which we live.
3. To prepare students for work and further education by supporting the development of individual aptitudes and interests.
 We provide a broad learning experience grounded in a unique approach, where less emphasis on testing in a more stress-free and supportive environment promotes better results.

A key aspect of the transition from KS2 to KS3 is the shift in teaching approach. In Class Six (Year 7), students are taught in their home classroom by their class teacher, who provides continuity and a nurturing learning environment.

The morning Main Lesson covers Drama, English, History, Geography, Maths, and Sciences (among others). These subjects are taught in 3-week blocks, at the end of which an assessment tailored to that topic encourages reflective peer and self-assessment.
In Classes Seven and Eight (Years 8 and 9), students will start to learn with subject specialist teachers and move around the school for their lessons.

Subject Lessons
Class Seven and Eight students engage in a structured timetable of lessons in various subjects, each taught by specialist teachers. This approach allows for in-depth exploration of each discipline and encourages students to develop their individual interests and talents while building a solid foundation for future academic pursuits. KEY STAGE 3 (12 to 14 years of age) Key Stage 3 begins when children start secondary education in Class 6/Year 7. The curriculum builds on the skills and learning experiences that the students bring from primary.

In Key Stage 3 our curriculum transitions from the experiential, holistic focus of the earlier Steiner years towards the more structured academic rigours required for the National Curriculum of England and preparation for external qualifications like the IGCSE, BTEC, and eventual A-Levels.
 The curriculum includes a balanced mix of academic, artistic, and practical subjects:
 Each subject is taught with a focus on active learning, critical thinking, and real-world application. We encourage students to explore their creativity, express their ideas, and develop a sense of responsibility for their learning journey. Upon joining the school, all new KS3 students take an adapted Cambridge English proficiency test at a B1 level to ascertain their competence in reading, using English, and writing.

Students in Classes Six to Eight also take the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language proficiency tests three times a year.
For students in KS3 with lower levels of English proficiency, we offer extracurricular classes and in school support to help them improve their language skills and engage more fully in the curriculum.
 English Language Proficiency

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