Curriculum

The Middle School teachers work within the framework of the IBO Middle Years Program to provide a wide-ranging program of studies. All Middle School students take the following subjects:

  Subject   Number of classes in an eight day cycle
  English   6
  Arabic or AFL   6
  Math   6
  Humanities (History/Geography)   5
  Science   5
  Physical Education   5
  Arts   5
  French   4
  Technology (Design and Information)   3
  Islamic Studies or Life Skills   3

The Arts classes change each semester. The Grade 8 students have a choice between two Arts electives.

  Grade   Semester 1   Semester 2
  6   Drama   Music
  7   Art   Band
  8   Music or Band   Drama or Art