Maths helps us to think analytically and have better reasoning abilities. Our primary mathematics curriculum encourages lifelong enthusiasm for analytical and rational thinking.

Learners develop a holistic understanding of the subject, focussing on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships. They will become mathematically competent and fluent in computation, which they can apply to everyday situations.

‘Thinking and working mathematically’, a unique feature of our curriculum, encourages learners to talk with others, challenge ideas and to provide evidence that validates conjectures and solutions. When learners are thinking and working mathematically, they actively seek to make sense of ideas and build connections between different facts, procedures and concepts. This supports higher order thinking that helps them to view the world in a mathematical way. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

We have divided this subject into three main areas called ‘strands’, which run through every primary mathematics stage. Learners will develop skills in:

• Numbers
• Geometry and Measure
• Statistics and Probability

The strands work together to help students recognise connections of mathematical concepts as they engage in creative mathematical thinking to generate and improve numerical fluency.

Maths helps us to think analytically and have better reasoning abilities. Our lower secondary mathematics curriculum encourages life-long enthusiasm for analytical and rational thinking.

Learners develop a holistic understanding of the subject, focussing on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships. They will become mathematically competent and fluent in computation, which they can apply to everyday situations.

‘Thinking and working mathematically’, a unique feature of our curriculum, encourages learners to talk with others, challenge ideas and to provide evidence that validates conjectures and solutions. When learners are thinking and working mathematically, they actively seek to make sense of ideas and build connections between different facts, procedures and concepts. This supports higher order thinking that helps them to view the world in a mathematical way. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

• Numbers
• Geometry and Measure
• Statistics and Probability

We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed an International Primary course in Mathematics.

It requires 4 – 5 hours per week of study time for your child to complete Year 7, 8 or 9.

International GCSE Mathematics encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for more advanced study. You will build your confidence by developing competence and fluency with mathematical concepts, methods and skills, as well as a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships. You will also gain an understanding of how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

• Algebra and graphs
• Coordinate geometry
• Trigonometry
• Vectors and transformations
• Probability
• Statistics

International GCSE Mathematics requires about 130 hours of study. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed a Mathematics curriculum such as the International Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

International AS & A Level Mathematics develops a set of transferable skills. These include the skill of working with mathematical information, as well as the ability to think logically and independently, consider accuracy, model situations mathematically, analyse results and reflect on findings.

You can apply these skills across a wide range of subjects and these skills equip you well for progression to higher education or directly into employment. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

• Pure Mathematics
• Mechanics
• Probability & Statistics

International AS Level Mathematics requires about 180 hours of study, and International A Level Mathematics requires about 360 hours of study.

These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.

We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed an International GCSE course in Mathematics. Grade B/6 or above in Mathematics at IGCSE (or equivalent) is required before starting International AS & A Level Mathematics. It is also necessary that all A-Level students have IGCSE English Language, or the equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.