Lower Senior School
Welcome to a realm of opportunity and growth at Beacon Lower Senior School, a pivotal phase in your child's educational journey.
The Lower Senior School of Beacon Academy is a vibrant and dynamic educational institution dedicated to nurturing young minds during a crucial phase of their academic journey. Designed to cater to students in the middle years of their schooling, typically ranging from grades 6 to 8, the Lower Senior School provides a supportive and enriching environment that fosters holistic development.
In essence, the Lower Senior School of Beacon Academy is a place where young learners are nurtured, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential. With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive community.
Years 9 & 10
A Comprehensive Secondary Approach
Beacon Academy strives to support comprehensive learning and IGCSE subject area courses offer students just that with learning opportunities in Languages, Humanities, Maths, Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Physical Education. By guiding our students to choose courses in multiple subject groups, the IGCSE Program at Beacon Academy provides the perfect link from the Cambridge Lower Secondary Middle Years Program to the final two years of their academic career culminating with the IB Diploma Programme.
Assessing Student Achievement
As students progress through their two-year IGCSE learning path they will have the opportunity to sit for external assessments in the subjects they take. These exams allow learners to understand their progress through their coursework as well as highlighting areas of advanced achievement. Occurring in the latter half of Year 10, the examinations include written and oral tests as well as practical assessment. Student receive internationally-recognised certificates for each subject they successfully complete.