International Secondary School

Age 11-16 

Our International Secondary Curriculum guides students years 7-9 (Key Stage 3) and Years 10-11 (Key Stage 4) preparing them for their IGCSE exams at the end of Year 11. We follow the National Curriculum for England (NCUK) in a variety of subjects throughout the Secondary years. This stage is crucial as students begin to grow into responsible young adults. We encourage them to be resilient, ambitious, and to take ownership of their decisions, helping them build a strong foundation for their future. 

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  • Follow the National Curriculum for England to ensure a strong academic foundation. 

  • Study the globally recognized Cambridge IGCSE syllabus for academic excellence. 

  • Benefit from our status as a Cambridge Checkpoint school, offering rigorous assessments. 

  • Explore and innovate in our state-of-the-art new Discovery Centre with exceptional STEAM facilities. 

  • Achieve outstanding results in IGCSE examinations, reflecting our commitment to success. 

  • Bring the world into the classroom by creating engaging and realistic learning scenarios wherever possible. 

Our curriculum

Year 7 to 9 - Key Stage 3

Year 7 to 9

Students engage with a broad range of academic subjects in the first three years of secondary school, guided by specialist teachers in state-of-the-art learning spaces. This is an overview of the subjects:

  • English  
  • Maths 
  • Science  
  • History  
  • Geography  
  • PE  
  • Mandarin  
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Art  
  • Music  
  • Computing  

 

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Year 10 to 11 - Core IGCSEs

Key Stage 4 

Core IGCE

Students embark on a two-year program leading to IGCSE examinations in Year 10, covering four compulsory core subjects and elective subjects according to their abilities and interests.  

  • Mathematics: Develops essential problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and understanding of mathematical concepts. 
  • English Literature: Focuses on analysing texts, understanding themes, and interpreting literary works. 
  • English Language: Enhances writing, reading, and communication skills for various contexts. 
  • At least one Science subject: Builds a foundation in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics through hands-on experiments and theory. 
  • Bahasa Melayu: Builds proficiency in the language, if you are a Malaysian national.

 Students pick a selection of electives, on top of the four core subjects,

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Year 9 to 11 - elective IGCSEs

Optional IGCE 

Choose your path

Students pick a selection of elective IGCSE options, on top of the four core subjects.

  • English  
  • Maths
  • Science  
  • History  
  • Geography  
  • PE  
  • Mandarin  
  • Bahasa Melayu  
  • Art  
  • Drama 
  • Computing  
  • Business  
  • Triple Science  
  • Additional Maths 
  • English for EAL  
  • English Literature  

Exam results

100%

A* Foreign Language Mandarin 

iGCSE 2024

100%

A* to B First and Second Language Mandarin 

iGCSE 2024

100%

A* to B in Foreign Language Malay 

iGCSE 2024

A typical day in our International Secondary School

Every day at Tenby Schools SEG brings new learning experiences and discoveries. Here's an outline of a typical day in our International Secondary School.

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Drop off time

7:40

Students arrive at 7:40 ready for their day.  

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Enjoy a morning snack

Time: varied 

Students take a break and choose from a range of healthy, nutritious options, or bring own snack from home.

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Eat a delicious lunch

Time: varied 

Students choose from a range of healthy, nutritious options, or bring in a packed lunch in from home.

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Home time

3pm 

Students finish timetabled classes at 3pm and can then head home or join one of our co-curricular clubs.

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CCA time

3pm to 4pm 

Students experience a wide selection of co-curricular clubs until 4pm.

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After-school care

4pm to 6pm 

After-school care is available for a small fee until 6pm, for busy working families.

Drop off time

Tenby Schools secondary students walking outside

Enjoy a morning snack

Tenby School student smiling

Eat a delicious lunch

Student laughing while working with flour

Home time

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CCA time

Boy practicing boxing with his teacher

After-school care

Tenby Schools teacher smiling at his student

Core learning pillars

We're proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership, ISP - a global community of schools dedicated to growing the world’s most curious, confident minds. Our core learning pillars ensure your child thrives now and in their chosen future pathways. 

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Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Tenby Schools students smiling
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

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Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives

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Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives

Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in world languages, while being supported in home or first languages 

Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in world languages, while being supported in home or first languages 

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International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership 

Teenagers looking at a globe
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership 

Life and career pathways

Benefit from personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path

Life and career pathways

Benefit from personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path

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Future pathways

Along with one-on-one guidance, students participate in the Annual ISP Future Pathways Festival (University Fair), Future Skills sessions and have access to the Unifrog Education platform. Students connect with Post-16 and Pre-University providers to gain insights into future studies. 

Students also attend workshops where parents and students explore topics like different pathways, studying abroad and admissions. Our strong partnerships provide real-world expertise through experiences such as inspirational assemblies on career pathways, and taster days at local colleges. With these opportunities, we equip students with the knowledge and confidence to follow their dreams! 

Latest technology

Students embrace innovative programs and cutting-edge technology to enhance their learning experiences. Our extensive portfolio of learning resources is designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. These tools include SPARX Maths, Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Excel, Word, Sway, Forms, OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, Stream, and the powerful Copilot AI. Students also explore digital creativity with platforms like Kodu, Minecraft Education, Makecode for Microbit, and Cospaces Edu VR & AR. To make learning interactive and engaging, students will utilize tools such as Quizizz, Kahoot, Peardeck, Nearpod, Widgit, Padlet, Desmos, Geogebra and Wordwall. For coding, design, and problem-solving, students will incorporate SQLite, Clipchamp, Reflect, Quizlet, Canva, Artsteps, and PhET. Additionally, students have opportunities to share their work and ideas using Apps Blogger, fostering a dynamic and innovative learning environment. 

House communities

Our whole campus House System provides students with opportunities to earn House Points for excellent behaviour/attitude and/or outstanding work or effort. New students will be assigned to a House when they are accepted to join the school – Griffin, Unicorn, Dragon, Phoenix. House points accumulate towards personalised certificates and also earn points for the student's house. Our PE department also runs regular events including Sports Week to earn House Points and promote healthy competition and community spirit! 

Opportunities

We encourage our Secondary students to actively engage in the wider school community to broaden their horizons. Along with more than 100 co-curricular activities, students have many chances to step outside their comfort zone and take on responsibilities. School camps foster teamwork and camaraderie, while sports teams help build leadership and organisational skills. Students can also explore their potential through roles such as prefects, participating in musicals or dramas, joining the Student Council, and many other enriching opportunities. These experiences help them grow both socially and academically! 

School trips

Throughout the year, students attend day trips to fascinating places, enriching their learning outside the traditional classroom setting. In the past our international secondary students have enjoyed trips such as Otternest Adventure Camp, Southampton University Computing Workshop, Global Model United Nations, Kuala Lumpur and a STEM trip to KL MakerSpace. These educational trips are not only great fun but also a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen friendships and develop independence. These trips create lasting memories and important learning opportunities outside the classroom. 

Future pathways

Along with one-on-one guidance, students participate in the Annual ISP Future Pathways Festival (University Fair), Future Skills sessions and have access to the Unifrog Education platform. Students connect with Post-16 and Pre-University providers to gain insights into future studies. 

Students also attend workshops where parents and students explore topics like different pathways, studying abroad and admissions. Our strong partnerships provide real-world expertise through experiences such as inspirational assemblies on career pathways, and taster days at local colleges. With these opportunities, we equip students with the knowledge and confidence to follow their dreams! 

Latest technology

Students embrace innovative programs and cutting-edge technology to enhance their learning experiences. Our extensive portfolio of learning resources is designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. These tools include SPARX Maths, Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Excel, Word, Sway, Forms, OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, Stream, and the powerful Copilot AI. Students also explore digital creativity with platforms like Kodu, Minecraft Education, Makecode for Microbit, and Cospaces Edu VR & AR. To make learning interactive and engaging, students will utilize tools such as Quizizz, Kahoot, Peardeck, Nearpod, Widgit, Padlet, Desmos, Geogebra and Wordwall. For coding, design, and problem-solving, students will incorporate SQLite, Clipchamp, Reflect, Quizlet, Canva, Artsteps, and PhET. Additionally, students have opportunities to share their work and ideas using Apps Blogger, fostering a dynamic and innovative learning environment. 

House communities

Our whole campus House System provides students with opportunities to earn House Points for excellent behaviour/attitude and/or outstanding work or effort. New students will be assigned to a House when they are accepted to join the school – Griffin, Unicorn, Dragon, Phoenix. House points accumulate towards personalised certificates and also earn points for the student's house. Our PE department also runs regular events including Sports Week to earn House Points and promote healthy competition and community spirit! 

Tenby Schools student throwing a paper plane

Opportunities

We encourage our Secondary students to actively engage in the wider school community to broaden their horizons. Along with more than 100 co-curricular activities, students have many chances to step outside their comfort zone and take on responsibilities. School camps foster teamwork and camaraderie, while sports teams help build leadership and organisational skills. Students can also explore their potential through roles such as prefects, participating in musicals or dramas, joining the Student Council, and many other enriching opportunities. These experiences help them grow both socially and academically! 

Tenby Schools secondary students walking outside

School trips

Throughout the year, students attend day trips to fascinating places, enriching their learning outside the traditional classroom setting. In the past our international secondary students have enjoyed trips such as Otternest Adventure Camp, Southampton University Computing Workshop, Global Model United Nations, Kuala Lumpur and a STEM trip to KL MakerSpace. These educational trips are not only great fun but also a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen friendships and develop independence. These trips create lasting memories and important learning opportunities outside the classroom. 

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