The curriculum of the British Overseas Secondary School is based on the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and recognized UK Examination Board Ed excel syllabus up to and including Post-16 Examinations.


YEARS 7- 9

A common curriculum for all students provided in Years 7-9, based on National Curriculum Key Stage 3 requirements. This ensures that students transferring in from, or out to, other British system schools will be entirely familiar with the content.

The core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and a modern language, French, Spanish or German, will be taught along with Urdu and the supplementary subjects of Art, Physical Education, Geography, History, Design Technology, Music and Drama, Citizenship and Religious Education; with ICT and computer skills being an integral part of all these.



YEARS 10-11

In these two years most students will be studying eight or more subjects leading towards GCSE examinations. The compulsory core subjects are English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, ICT and Urdu. Along with these, students will be asked, in consultation with teaching staff, to make their own selection from other languages, humanities and creative arts. Separate Science subjects are available.



YEARS 12-13

Our students will select their A' level subjects and pursue a two year course achieving the highest results in preparation for university entrance and their future career. The subjects available are:

Mathematics Economics Chemistry History Further Mathematics
Business Studies Biology Urdu Geography English Literature
ICT Physics Art Accounting