Middle School in Rabat, Souissi

Middle School Curriculum

In Key Stage 3, the Middle School curriculum enhances our students knowledge across a number of subjects. At present, Middle School subjects include: English, literature, mathematics, history, science, ICT, global perspectives, PHSE, French, Arabic/Islamic education, public speaking and physical education.

Overall, the Middle School curriclum aims to offer a rich syllabus that provides targeted preparation for the next stage of the British pathway. In Year 9, 14-year-olds complete their Middle Years education with end-of-year examinations to assess their understanding of the first three years of secondary education.

Middle School Teachers

Our Middle School teachers are committed to cultivating outstanding outcomes for every student. The teaching team comprises inspiring bilingual and multilingual professionals who deliver our national and international curriculums through personalised learning strategies.

Students reap the full benefits of smaller-than-average class sizes, ongoing teacher support and effective revision strategies. Collectively, Middle School staff work as a team alongside parents to ensure each learner gains the attention they need to fulfil their learning objectives and succeed.

Middle School Activities

Middle School activities are designed to enhance the learning outcomes for children at this stage. Students consolidate past skills by applying their knowledge to tasks and expanding their understanding in lessons that steadily increase in difficulty. Students are well-prepared for the rigours of future learning with homework for each subject, allocated library time and excellent support from staff. Teachers encourage students to gain independence during individual, class-based activities while promoting collaboration during project and group work.

The curriculum is complemented by engaging off-campus activities, which include excursions to cultural and historical sites in Rabat, on-site science experiments, specialist classes, and workshops that may take place at school or in museums, galleries, and other areas of interest nearby.

Languages in Middle Years

Our Middle School language provision is robust and includes English, French and Arabic tuition for students in Years 7, 8 and 9. In addition to Arabic and French lessons, the main language of instruction is English, enabling students to gain confidence and fluency when reading, writing, speaking and listening. The Middle School curriculum is delivered by bilingual and multilingual teachers, many of whom have gained teaching experience or education qualifications overseas.

Middle School Assessment

At the end of Year 7, students take the sixth-grade national certificate in Arabic language, Arabic maths, and French speaking, reading, writing and listening. Tests are categorised into topics and cover English, mathematics and science. At the end of Year 10 (9th Grade), students also take the 9th Grade national certificate in Arabic language, French language, Arabic maths, Arabic physics, Arabic science, Arabic social studies, and Islamic education.