School Curriculum
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The curriculum taught at Tanglin Trust School is based on the revised orders (2000) of the UK National Curriculum for England, which was first established by the Education Reform Act (UK) of 1988. The professional staff at the School has also supplemented this curriculum to reflect the needs of students living in an international setting in Singapore.
The result is that the curriculum taught at Tanglin Trust School is broadly based and promotes the students' moral, cultural, mental, aesthetic and physical development. It aims to prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. It is organised into Key Stages:
| Level | Age Group | Level Details |
| Foundation Stage | 3 to 5 years of age | Nursery and Reception |
| Key Stage 1 | 5 to 7 years of age | Years 1 and 2 |
| Key Stage 2 | 7 to 11 years of age | Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| Key Stage 3 | 11 to 14 years of age | Years 7, 8 and 9 |
| Key Stage 4 Studies leading to a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) |
14 to 16 years of age | Years 10 and 11 |
| Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) Studies leading to a General Certificate of Education at Advanced level (A level) and IB Diploma certificate |
16 to 18 years of age | Years 12 and 13 |
When students are enrolled at Tanglin Trust School, parents are sent detailed curriculum documents for the Key Stage relevant to their child or children. National Curriculum Tests are administered at the end of each Key Stage to show a student's performance on a particular day at the end of the Key Stage.
Key Stage 3 - 11 to 14 years of age
The core subjects that students in Key Stage 3 study are: English; mathematics; science; and information and communication technology (ICT). The foundation subjects studied are: Modern Foreign Languages (French and either German, Chinese or Spanish); history; geography; art and design; music; and physical education. Students at this level also study classics and life studies.At the end of Key Stage 3, teachers are required to make a judgment about students' attainment against a set of standardised level descriptions related to the English National Curriculum. Of the eight levels of attainment, levels 5 and 6 represent achievement at the nationally expected standard for most 14 year olds.
Key Stage 4 - 14 to 16 years
The core subjects that students at Key Stage 4 study are: English, mathematics; science; physical education; computer studies; personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE); and a Modern Foreign Language (French, Spanish, German or Chinese).They are also given the opportunity to develop their studies according to their preferences and interests. Students at Tanglin in Years 10 and 11 may choose two or three optional subjects in addition to the compulsory core. These subjects include: business studies; geography; history; art & design; drama; music; French; Spanish; Latin; and physical education.
Key Stage 4 examination courses lead to a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) qualification. Courses are assessed through written examinations, coursework and usually a combination of both.
Key Stage 5 - 16 to 18 years
Please click here to access the Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) page.
