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Foundation Course
The Foundation Course is designed not only to prepare students for further academic study but also to develop a spirit of independence and encourage integration into the school community.
It is a three year programme with students entering Grade 6 usually at the age of eleven years. Enrollment is, however, possible at any stage of the programme, providing the student meets the admission requirements of the school.
Foundation Course lesson programme:
Number of lessons per week
Subject
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Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
| English Language |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Integrated Science |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| History |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Geography |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Dutch first/foreign language |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| French |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Spanish |
- |
2 |
2 |
| Computing Skills (ICT) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Art and Design |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Drama |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Music |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Physical Education (P.E.) |
3 |
3 |
2 |
| Tutorial Period |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Enrichment |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Total lessons per week |
31 |
32 |
33 |
Foreign languages are followed at different levels. Students will be tested for both English and Dutch skills.
EAL classes are compulsory for students requiring extra support with English. This is determined by our standardized testing.
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