{"id":380,"date":"2014-07-31T06:28:43","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T06:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/cie2014\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2026-06-01T07:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:00:47","slug":"basic-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/basic-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_5 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!-- Nav tabs --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Programs of Education - Basic Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CIE British School provides a comprehensive and globally-focused education within our Basic Education program, designed to nurture students from their earliest years through to their preparation for higher education. Our curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning, develop critical thinking skills, and empower students to become responsible and engaged global citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Our Basic Education program is structured into the following key stages:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early Years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Early Years program provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 2 to 5 years old embark on their educational journey. We follow a play-based curriculum that focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing foundational skills in literacy and numeracy through engaging activities.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting social and emotional development, encouraging cooperation, communication, and self-confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Fostering creativity and curiosity through exploration and discovery.<\/li>\n<li>Building physical skills through active play and movement.<\/li>\n<li>Introducing children to the world around them through thematic units and hands-on experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We create a safe and supportive atmosphere where each child can learn at their own pace and develop a positive attitude towards learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Primary School program caters to students aged 5-12 years old and builds upon the foundation established in Early Years. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that encompasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core subjects: English, Mathematics, and Science.<\/li>\n<li>Development of essential skills: critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.<\/li>\n<li>A range of learning experiences: inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and technology integration.<\/li>\n<li>Character development: fostering values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for secondary education: ensuring students have a strong academic foundation and the necessary skills to succeed in Junior High.<\/li>\n<li>Assessment: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and Cambridge English Young Learners (Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers), A2 Key, B1 Preliminary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We strive to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that encourages students to become independent learners and active participants in their education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Junior High School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Junior High School, for students aged 12-16 years old serves as a crucial transition period, bridging the gap between primary and senior high education. Our program focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A challenging and rigorous curriculum: building upon core subjects and introducing more specialized areas of study.<\/li>\n<li>Developing advanced academic skills: research, analysis, critical thinking, and effective communication.<\/li>\n<li>Exploring diverse interests: offering a range of elective subjects and extracurricular activities.<\/li>\n<li>Fostering personal and social growth: promoting independence, responsibility, and leadership skills.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing for Senior High School: guiding students in making informed decisions about their academic pathways.<\/li>\n<li>Assessment: Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We aim to empower students to become confident, self-directed learners who are well-prepared for the challenges of Senior High School and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior High School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Senior High School program, for students aged 16-18 years old, prepares students for success in higher education and their chosen careers. We offer a variety of academic tracks and pathways, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic Track: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), ABM (Accounting, Business, and Management)<\/li>\n<li>Rigorous academic preparation: focusing on in-depth subject knowledge and advanced skills.<\/li>\n<li>University and career guidance: providing support and resources to help students make informed decisions about their future.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for specialization: allowing students to pursue their passions and develop expertise in specific fields.<\/li>\n<li>Development of essential life skills: critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and ethical decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Assessment: IGCSE, A-Levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are committed to providing a supportive and challenging environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential and become successful, responsible, and engaged global citizens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-380","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=380"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/380\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4396,"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/380\/revisions\/4396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cie.edu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}