Cambridge Lower Secondary

For learners aged 11 to 14 years

A broad and balanced curriculum:

10 subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science
Classroom and external assessments

Why Cambridge Lower Secondary?

Cambridge Lower Secondary helps develop essential skills in 10 subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Science. Schools can tailor the broad and balanced curriculum to their local context, ensuring an excellent foundation for the next stage of education.

The curriculum sets clear learning objectives, focusing on knowledge and skills development in all subjects. Schools can flexibly offer subjects in any combination to suit learners' needs.

Subjects Offered

Art & Design
Cambridge Global Perspectives™
Digital Literacy
English (First or Second Language)
ICT
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Science

Assessment Methods

Cambridge Lower Secondary offers three types of assessment to monitor learner performance:

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests (marked by teachers)
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint (marked by Cambridge International)
Ongoing classroom assessments throughout the year

“Cambridge International provides a rigorous and well-respected exam board. We appreciate the progression from Primary to Secondary using their curriculum and assessments.”

— Chris Terry, Head of Secondary, Straits International School, Malaysia

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests

Measures skills and understanding in English, Maths, and Science
Marked by teachers
Can be taken at any time during the year
Provides detailed performance feedback for learners and parents

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint

Measures skills in English, Maths, Science, and Global Perspectives
Marked by Cambridge International
Taken at the end of Lower Secondary
International benchmark with diagnostic feedback

Classroom Assessment

Regular feedback on subjects like Art, Music, and PE
Assessment through observation, discussion, and class outputs
Helps learners improve and reflect on their performance

Holistic Development

In addition to academics, the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum promotes the development of soft skills, creativity, and problem-solving through various subjects and extra-curricular activities. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of key topics while also growing emotionally and socially.