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At Carncot School, we have always prided ourselves on taking a holistic approach to nurture our students’ curiosity to learn and to build an understanding of social responsibility that sets them up for a lifetime of success and opportunity. The Cambridge International Curriculum holds a similar ethos and with a structured curriculum, individualised and inclusive support, and an equitable approach to assessments. It encourages confidence, responsibility, reflection, innovation and engagement.
The Cambridge curriculum, developed by Cambridge Assessment International Education, is internationally recognised while offering a high degree of flexibility. This allows educators to adapt content and contexts to ensure local relevance.
We implement the curriculum within the unique cultural and community context of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring that learning is meaningful, engaging, and connected to students’ lived experiences.
Although the Cambridge curriculum is known for its structured approach, it places a great deal of emphasis on individualised and inclusive teaching. There is room for modifications and support in all aspects of the curriculum and support is available for students who may face specific challenges. Students are encouraged to explore what interests them, while also ensuring they develop the skills and knowledge necessary for future success.
The Cambridge approach to assessment is based on accurately measuring a student’s potential and progress to make informed decisions about their educational needs. Cambridge progression tests and assessments allow for flexibility and support in their administration to accommodate all students. By accurately measuring a student’s current knowledge and abilities, we can more effectively support their ongoing learning in a way that is best suited to them. In addition, Cambridge assessments allow schools to compare a student’s performance with peers across other Cambridge International Schools.
The Cambridge curriculum prepares students to succeed in life, as well as in school. With a focus on developing critical thinking skills and a lasting passion for learning, students are better prepared for the next step in their education.
Our Carncot holistic ethos, with a focus on individual excellence and developing good character within a caring and respectful learning environment, remains our foundational value, complemented by the structure of the Cambridge curriculum. We wholeheartedly believe this approach encapsulates the best option to prepare our students to be confident, curious, socially responsible adults with a lifetime of success and opportunity.
Following a phased implementation in 2022, the Cambridge Curriculum is now firmly established as our core curriculum. In Years 1-8, it is delivered across Art, English, Mathematics and Science with Digital Literacy introduced in Years 7-8.
Our teachers have developed strong expertise in delivering the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum, providing a distinctive point of difference for your child’s learning experience.
Our primary focus is on the structured and explicit teaching of foundational literacy and numeracy skills. This approach ensures that students develop strong core competencies, providing a solid platform for future learning across all subject areas.
Learn more about the benefits of a Cambridge International curriculum at www.cambridgeinternational.org.