The four stages lead seamlessly from primary to secondary and pre-university years. Each stage –
Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced – builds on the learners’ development from the previous one. Each syllabus adopts a ‘spiral’ approach, building on previous learning to help advance students’ study.

Cambridge Primary offers a curriculum framework for schools to develop English, Mathematics, and Science skills, knowledge, and understanding in young learners. It provides guidance for curriculum development and classroom teaching and enables teachers to assess children’s learning. It lays the foundation for secondary education, providing high-quality teaching and assessment resources appropriate for teaching in international schools.

Cambridge Lower Secondary incorporates internationally benchmarked ‘Checkpoint’ tests. The curriculum allows teachers to adapt materials to suit their own situations while using progression tests to enhance teaching and reporting. It also provides excellent preparation for learners embarking on Cambridge Upper Secondary O-Level courses.

Cambridge Upper Secondary is a globally recognized Cambridge O-Level qualification that provides excellent preparation for the Cambridge Advanced Stage, including Cambridge International AS and A-Levels. It incorporates the best in international education for learners at this level.

Royal Institute offers an array of subject combinations at the Cambridge Advanced Stage, allowing learners to experience a unique range of subjects such as Law, English Language, Global Perspectives and Research, Psychology, and more.

Cambridge develops learner knowledge, understanding, and skills in:

At Royal Institute, learners are encouraged to take ‘staged’ assessment – Cambridge International AS Level at the end of one examination session and the final Cambridge International A-Level in a subsequent session.
The benefit of staged assessment – taking Cambridge International AS Level halfway through the A-Level course – is that it provides valuable feedback and helps set learning goals for the remainder of the program.

Cambridge International AS and A-Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications that provide excellent preparation for university education. They form part of the Cambridge Advanced Stage and are widely recognized and valued by universities and employers worldwide.

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