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Curriculum Key Stage 3
Our Vision
To be an outstanding learning community that is
internationally-minded, inspiring all members
to achieve their potential.
Our Mission
At Bangkok Prep we will ensure that:
Learners will reach their full potential both academically and in preparation for life
beyond Bangkok Prep.
We will provide an enriched curriculum in which innovation, sustainability, creativity
and health are highlighted.
We will inspire students to achieve their best through collaborative learning in a safe
and enjoyable learning environment.
We will develop globally minded, passionate learners who uphold the Bangkok Prep
Life Values of being honest, holding high moral standards and having integrity and
empathy towards others.
KS3 Timings
Art Two periods a fortnight
Computing Two periods a fortnight
Design Technology (DT) Two periods a fortnight
Drama Two periods a fortnight
English Eight periods a fortnight
Geography Three periods a fortnight
Extended Curriculum
(for students who do not study Thai as a first Language)
Two periods a fortnight
Global Perspectives Two periods a fortnight
History Three periods a fortnight
Integrated Studies
(for students who do not study Thai as a first Language)
Two periods a fortnight
Mathematics Seven periods a fortnight
Music Two periods a fortnight
Physical Education (PE) Four periods a fortnight
Science Seven periods a fortnight
Thai Studies Two periods a fortnight
Tutor Time Two periods a fortnight
In Key Stage 3, students study a number of subjects taught by a range of different subject teachers.
There are 30 periods a week, or 60 periods over a two-week timetable.
Students in Key Stage 3 study the following:
KS3 Timings
World Language 1
French as a Foreign Language
Japanese as a First Language
Mandarin as a Foreign Language
Spanish as a Foreign Language
Thai as a First Language
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Four periods a fortnight
(or eight periods a fortnight for
those studying Thai as a First
Language)
World Language 2
French as a Foreign Language
Japanese as a First Language
Mandarin as a Foreign Language
Spanish as a Foreign Language
Thai as a First Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language
Four periods a fortnight
(or eight periods a fortnight for
those studying Thai as a First
Language)
At Bangkok Prep we offer an innovative and engaging curriculum
that runs from Early Years right through to Year 13. Based upon the
skills and objectives of the Early Years Curriculum, National
Curriculum for England, and the IGCSE and A Level programmes,
we deliver an academic curriculum that is world renowned and
highly regarded. We are highly successful in our pursuit of
academic excellence and we operate well above the UK expected
levels in all areas.
We provide an adapted English curriculum that is internationally
relevant and academically rigorous. We consider the whole child,
developing students’ strengths and helping them to overcome
their weaknesses with a strong and supportive formal and informal
curriculum.
As an international school it is important that our curriculum reflects the spectrum of cultures and
nationalities that are represented in our community, whilst remaining true to our English curriculum
roots. We have a strong focus on being ‘Internationally Minded’ and endeavour to deliver a significant
proportion of our curriculum in an international context.
An English Curriculum in an International Context
Aside from our academic curriculum, Bangkok Prep students also
take part in various informal learning opportunities, including a
thorough ‘Life Values’ curriculum, that runs throughout both
Primary and Secondary. Our school ‘Life Values’ comprise a series
of skills and qualities that an ideal Bangkok Prep student would
possess, and teachers and students work hard to embed these
ideas into all aspects of their learning. Each month of the academic
year has a dedicated Life Value focus and sets the ‘Value of the
Month’ theme for assemblies and other informal learning.
In addition to this, Bangkok Prep is committed to the development of a sustainable global community.
Our curriculum is rich and varied, integrating our Life Values and placing emphasis on the skills needed to
become responsible global citizens. We are committed to the promotion of the UN’s Global Goals for
Sustainable Development, interweaving the goals within our curriculum and actively seek opportunities to
not only develop our children’s understanding of global issues, but to encourage and empower them to
take action.
Preparing Globally Responsible Citizens
We aim to develop the leaders of tomorrow who will create
and innovate to build a better world.
Faculty of Creative Arts Art
Design Technology
Drama
Music
Art
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed in five key areas: Research, Investigation and Analysis, Observational Recording, Experimenting with Materials and Generating Ideas. Students are given timely formative feedback as their work develops to encourage analysis, discussion and reflection. Assessment is both ongoing and at the end of a project, where the final outcome is assessed.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
What are the Visual Elements?
Exploring colour, line, composition, texture, positive and negative space
Refining core foundational art skills in observational drawing
What is Cubism?
Exploring 3D modelling skills
Developing skills in photography, collage and drawing
Developing skills in handling a range of materials to create mixed media work
Exploring the movement of Pop Art
Developing skills in digital design and photography
Developing skills in handling paint to create layering, texture and depth
investigate various art movements and styles and learn how to
analyse artworks effectively using subject-specific vocabulary
develop skills in observational recording, learning how to draw
accurately and skillfully using a range of tones and textures
learn how to confidently experiment with a wide variety of media in
order to develop mixed media artworks
develop skills in idea development
develop a deeper understanding of the creative process.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Art, students will:
Design Technology
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed during their project work in the key skills of Research, Design, Manufacturing and Evaluating products. Assessment is ongoing and at the end of a project, where the folder work and final practical outcome is assessed.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Material Madness
Alessi product design
De Stijl product design
‘Blister Buddies’ product and packaging
Cool Castings
Memphis product design
Conceptual Classics design and promotion
Art Deco design
Amazing Architecture
develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to
perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in
an increasingly technological world
build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills
in order to design and make high quality prototypes and products
for a wide range of users
critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of
others.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Design Technology, students will:
Drama
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed in the key skills of Creating, Performing, and Responding. Students will be assessed on an
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Introduction to Drama
Non verbal communication: ‘Silent Movies’
Characterisation
SE Asia Theatre influences
Melodrama and nonverbal communication
Shakespeare Shadow Puppets: Wayang Kulit
21st Century Theatre
Page to Stage - Script analysis and performance
Brechtian Theatre
engage with a range of stimuli to develop critical and creative thinking
skills
devise scripts and using drama forms and strategies effectively to
explore and present ideas to an audience
develop skills in a variety of performance techniques: voice
projection, movement control and presenting styles
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Drama, students will:
experience live and recorded drama, and responding to a variety of texts
develop an appreciation of theatre styles, genres from a range of eras and
cultures and learning how to perform them
investigate how skills developed through drama such as empathy, confidence, communication skills -
are vital to life
explore how drama is used to educate about and resolve issues
demonstrate creativity and initiative when developing ideas and following them through
work effectively with others and demonstrate self-management by working systematically, persisting
with tasks, evaluating and improving their own performance.
Music
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed in the key skills of Performing, Composing, and Listening. Students will undertake end of unit assessments which will test them on these key skills. There will also be the opportunity for students to
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
What is Music? (an introduction to the elements of music)
The Music of China (developing keyboard skills, and composing using the pentatonic scale)
Four Chords (developing guitar skills)
West African Drumming
The Blues (composing using chord sequences and the Blues Scale)
The Renaissance Era (developing keyboard skills, and composing using notation software)
Someone Like You (building keyboard skills)
Guitar Skills
Say Something (building knowledge of key signatures and compound time signatures)
The Classical Era (developing further keyboard and composing skills using notation software)
Developing Guitar Skills
Creating a Cover Song (developing instrumental skills)
Writing a Pop Song
perform, listen to, review, and evaluate music across a range of
historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of
the great composers and musicians
learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on
their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical
instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity
to progress to the next level of musical excellence
understand and explore how music is created, produced and
communicated, including through the interrelated dimensions: pitch,
duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Music, students will:
Faculty of English, EAL and Media Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
(EAL)
English
Groupings
Students are taught in broad ability-based classes.
Assessment
Students are assessed on a range of Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening activities. There are many
opportunities for students to work independently and collaboratively, as well as analysing and creating a range
of language and literature. Students will also have the opportunity to answer IGCSE-style questions to develop
the skills needed at Key Stage 4.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Novel: Holes, Louis Sachar
Poetry
Short stories with a twist
Play: Dracula
Fantasy genre: creating a fantasy story (project based learning)
Magazine production
Public Speaking
Poetry
Roald Dahl - short story selection
Novel: Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, John Boyne
Non-Fiction - child labour Speech writing - debate competition
An introduction to Shakespeare
Novel: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Mark Haddon
Poetry
Play: Macbeth
Short stories
Travel Writing
Gothic horror genre
read written texts carefully and attentively
understand how readers and writers shape meaning in texts
recognise rhetorical and literary techniques in texts
recognise key ideas in texts and techniques used to develop them
respond to aesthetic, rhetorical, and cultural qualities in texts
write clearly, fluently and accurately across a range of genres
organise writing coherently, cohesively and logically
Aims: In Key Stage 3 English, students will:
shape writing so that it conforms to a style appropriate to form, purpose and audience
develop convincing, well-supported essays
understand the relationship of literature to society and culture
understand and use basic research tools.
Faculty of Humanities Geography
History
Geography
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Key Stage 3 Geography gives students opportunities to be assessed in a range of styles and media, from traditional examination questions, to scientific style reports, presentations, displays and video. Students have plenty of opportunities to work in groups and develop important team-working skills.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Amazing Places
Tectonics
Environment and Conservation
Map and Atlas Skills, (alongside research projects).
Tropical Rainforests (looking at both the Physical Geography and the impacts on people who live in the Amazon)
Coasts (both generally and also considering issues in Thailand).
Population Change, and Weather and Climate (after their Year 8 End of Year Assessments).
Development and Globalisation
Rivers and managing the impacts of flooding (students will explore case studies both in Thailand and further afield). Skills to prepare students for IGCSE are regularly used and students will have the opportunity to conduct independent research.
...learn about the world, its people and processes. Students will study a
range of physical and human topics that will enable them to understand
complex interactions between the natural world and human lives in the
21st century. They will also learn about the natural and cultural diversity
on the planet and develop a thorough global understanding. Students will
be able to extend their understanding on key global issues that will be of
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Geography, students will...
The Key Stage 3 programme of study builds an important skills and knowledge base for
students to confidently tackle IGCSE Geography, and, indeed, students are exposed to IGCSE
level questions as early as Year 8.
Key skills include map and atlas skills, analytical skills, extended writing and developing arguments, and
debating.
History
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout the year, interspersed with regular summative assessment
utilising IGCSE-style questions.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Students begin in Key Stage 3 by
developing a range of skills that
will be integral to their historical
studies, such as source analysis
and extended writing. They will
then go on to study key events
that have lead to the shape of the
world today, including the
Normans, Mongol Empire and the
Crusades.
In Year 8, students will build on
their skills from Year 7, studying a
range of topics connected to
empires including comparative
studies on India and Africa and a
depth study on World War 1
Themes such as conflict,
immigration and cultural change
will be examined. Students will
complete detailed debates,
investigations and essays.
Students will consolidate their
historical knowledge through a
depth study on World War 2,
looking at both the European and
Pacific theatres of war. They then
look at social transformations
through a study of 20th Century
USA, focusing on Civil Rights. They
will finish KS3 History through a
range of investigations on ‘Days
that Shook the World’ and
‘Unmasking a Murderer’, utilising a
range of skills to try and uncover
the identity of Jack the Ripper.
...have the key aim of developing knowledgeable, inquisitive
students who appreciate the importance of past events in shaping
our world today.
They will learn about key historical events with focused studies on
aspects of Asian and global history. Students will also develop a
range of historical skills including debate, enquiry and research.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 History, students will...
Faculty of Mathematics and Computing
Mathematics
Computing
Mathematics
Groupings
Students are taught in ability-based groups.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout each of the years, with detailed feedback about areas to develop being shared frequently with students. Before each data entry point or report, a summative assessment will have taken place.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Collecting and representing data
2D and 3D Shapes
Calculations
Real life mathematics
The number line
Order of operations
Fractions and percentages
Coordinates and sequences
Measuring
Area and perimeter
Symmetry
Real life mathematics
Averages
Types of number
Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio
Probability
Expressions
Angles
3D shapes
Rotations and Translations
Scale factor
Students begin the IGCSE Mathematics course in Year 9. The course covers all topic areas and assessment objectives from the four main strands of mathematics :
Geometry
Number
Algebra
Statistics
...follow a mastery curriculum model in Year 7 and Year 8, with the aim of
ensuring that students are fully equipped with all the necessary skills in
order to be successful at IGCSE, which we begin teaching in Year 9.
Mastering mathematics means acquiring a deep, long-term, secure and
adaptable understanding of the subject. At any one point in a student’s
journey through school, achieving mastery is taken to mean acquiring a
solid enough understanding of the mathematics that has been taught to
enable him/her to move on to more advanced material.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Mathematics, students will...
Students study the areas below in such detail that they are comfortable in
applying the mathematics they have learnt in any context. The large majority
of pupils progress through the curriculum content at the same pace, with the
difficulty increasing over time. Differentiation is achieved by emphasising
deep knowledge and through individual support and intervention.
Computing
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed in the key areas of Computer Science: Information Technology and Digital Literacy. Students will undertake end of unit assessments which will either take the form of a test or a portfolio of evidence.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Introduction to programming using Kodu
Spreadsheets and Modelling
Understanding how computers work
Introduction to Python
Computer Networking
Physical Computing using Microbit
HTML and CSS Graphics
Python programming
Animation
Databases
Flow Diagrams and computer control
understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of
computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data
representation
analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated
practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve
such problems
evaluate and apply information technology, including new or
unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of
information and communication technology.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Computing, students will:
Faculty of Physical Education Physical Education (PE)
PE
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed in the key skills of performance, technique, understanding of tactics, strategies, the ability
to analyse themselves or others, and the demonstration of leadership skills. Students are assessed throughout
the course, frequently at the end of a unit.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Football
Basketball
Badminton
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball/Rounders
Athletics
Swimming
Water Polo
There is a particular focus on
developing technique and improving
performance.
Football
Basketball
Badminton
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball/Rounders
Athletics
Swimming
Water Polo
There is a particular focus on using a
range of tactics and strategies to
overcome opponents in direct
competition through team and
individual games.
Football
Basketball
Badminton
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Softball/Rounders
Athletics
Swimming
Water Polo
There is a particular focus on
analysing their performances and
demonstrating improvement to
achieve a personal best.
develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
be physically active for sustained periods of time
engage in competitive sports and activities
lead healthy, active lives.
The emphasis in PE in Key Stage 3 is on inspiring children to excel in
competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. Students are
expected to develop their health and fitness, alongside qualities such as:
teamwork, character and respect, through competing in sports.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 PE, students will:
Faculty of Science Science
Science
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Students are assessed in a variety of ways including: homework assignments, end of topic tests, projects,
investigations and development of practical skills. There is also an End of Year Assessment.
Curriculum Overview
Year 8 Year 7
Cells
Body systems
Reproduction
Particles
Elements, atoms & and compounds
Reactions
Acids & alkalis
Forces
Sound
Light
Space
Health and lifestyle
Ecosystem processes
Adaptation & inheritance
The Periodic Table
Separation techniques
Metals and acids
The Earth
Electricity and magnetism
Energy, Motion and pressure
Year 9
Students begin the IGCSE Science course in Year 9.
develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through
the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
develop understanding of the nature, processes and applications of
science through different types of science enquiries that help them to
answer scientific questions about the world around them
develop the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Science, students will:
At Bangkok Prep, a high-quality Science education provides the foundation for
understanding the world through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
By building up a thorough body of concepts and approaches, students are encouraged to recognise the
power of reasoned explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural
phenomena.
Faculty of World Languages French
Japanese
Mandarin
Spanish
Thai as a First Language
Thai as a Second Language
French
Groupings
Students are taught with other students in the year group who have elected to study French. In some instances there may be ability groupings, if appropriate.
Assessment
There are ongoing vocabulary and grammar assessments throughout the year at the discretion of the teacher. After every topic, there is a formal end-of-topic test, usually based on two or three of the four key skills. All four skills will be formally assessed in Terms 1 and 2. An End of Year Assessment takes place in Term 3 which assesses reading and writing. Verbal and written feedback is provided on a regular basis for class and homework responses; this feedback will usually take the form of strengths and targets, as well as advice on how to improve. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their strengths and targets on a regular basis with their teacher and peers.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Personal Identification
Family and Friends
School Subjects
House and Home
City and Region
Holidays
Food and Drink
Travel and Transport
Education
Health and Fitness
develop a love of language-learning
acquire relevant language-learning skills
enrich and broaden their French vocabulary
be provided linguistic rigour so that students are stretched and
challenged
develop a thorough understanding of key grammatical concepts such
as gender, verb conjugation and adjectival agreement
Aims: In Key Stage 3 French, students will:
develop the skill of applying grammar in context when speaking and reading
develop listening and reading skills so that students can comprehend key details in spoken and
written texts
develop pronunciation of French words and phrases
develop cultural awareness of France and francophone countries
NB: French at Key Stage 3 is taught as a Second Language
Japanese
Groupings
Students are taught with other students in the year group who have elected to study Japanese.
Assessment
Students are assessed in the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening through weekly quizzes, unit exercises, and essay questions. Students also take final assessment which cover the whole contents of the year.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Mori he
Heiwa no Toride wo
Kizuku
Yamanashi
Ihatobu no Yume
Umi no Inochi
Ikimono ha Tsunagari no Nakani
Daikon ha Okina Ne?
Chotto Tachidomatte
Hoshi no Hana ga Huru
Koro ni
Otona ni Narenakatta Otoutotachi
Shika no Ochibohiroi
Hourai no Tama no Eda
Ima ni Ikiru Kotoba
Shounen no Hi no
Omoide
Ice Planet?
Makuranososhi
Media to Jozuni Tsukiau
Tameni
Atarashii Tanka no Tameni
Bonmiyage
Ji no nai Hagaki
Moai ha Kataru
Heikemonogatari
Tsureduregusa
Kanshi no aru Hukei
Kimi ha Saigono Bansan wo Shitteiruka
Hashire Merosu
improve their ability to express Japanese properly and understand
the language correctly
improve their ability to communicate effectively
develop the ability to think and imagine
enrich their sense of language
develop their appreciation and respect for their first language
NB: Japanese at KS3 is taught as a First Language
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Japanese, students will:
Mandarin
Groupings
Students are taught with other students in the year group who have elected to study Mandarin. In some instances there may be ability groupings, if appropriate.
Assessment
Students are assessed regularly across the four language skills in a variety of ways including: homework assignments, language activities, projects and unit tests. There is also an End of Year Assessment. These assessments will be coordinated around the topics being studied.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Introduction of Hanzi and Pinyin
Greetings/Self-introduction
Numbers, dates and birthdays
Family members and pets
The body
Continents, Countries and Nationalities
Cities
Chinese Festivals
Jobs and work places
Transportation and directions
Times and dates
Holidays
Colours and Clothes
Measurement vocabulary
Seasons and weather
Chinese Festivals
Hobbies and sports
Daily routines
School subjects, activities and facilities
Stationery
Public facilities
Environment
Food and shopping
Giving directions
develop the four language skills as well as transferable skills
(e.g. memorising, comparing, analysing)
develop the ability to communicate effectively using Mandarin
gain insights into Chinese culture and society
develop an awareness of the nature of language and language
learning
NB: Mandarin at KS3 is taught as a Second Language
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Mandarin, students will:
Learning languages broadens students’ horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment
opportunities that are available in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. In Key
Stage 3 Mandarin, students will have opportunities to develop their listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills, as well as to experience Chinese culture and Chinese Festivals.
Spanish
Groupings
Students are taught with other students in the year group who have elected to study Spanish. In some instances there may be ability groupings, if appropriate.
Assessment
There are ongoing vocabulary and grammar assessments throughout the year at the discretion of the teacher. After every topic, there is a formal common end-of-topic test, usually based on two or three of the four key skills. All four skills will be formally assessed in Terms 1 and 2.
An End of Year Assessment takes place in Term 3 which assesses reading and writing.
Verbal and written feedback is provided on a regular basis for class and homework responses; this feedback will usually take the form of strengths and targets, as well as advice on how to improve.
Students will have the opportunity to discuss their strengths and targets on a regular basis with their teacher and peers.
develop a love of language-learning
acquire language-learning skills
enrich and broaden Spanish vocabulary
be provided with linguistic rigour so that students are stretched and
challenged
develop a thorough understanding of key grammatical concepts such
as gender, verb conjugation and adjectival agreement
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Spanish, students will:
develop the skill of applying grammar in context when speaking and reading
develop listening and reading skills so that students can comprehend key details in spoken and
written texts
develop pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases
develop cultural awareness of Spain and hispanic countries
NB: Spanish at KS3 is taught as a Second Language
Spanish (continued)
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Greetings and introductions
Giving basic information about oneself: name, age, birthday
Describing items in the classroom, and in their bag; basic understandings of gender and agreements.
School: subjects, teachers, opinions and justifications.
Family: family members, giving names and ages, describing people
Home: countries, describing my house, describing my room
Leisure: free time activities, time, future tense
People: nationalities, comparing people, daily routine
Invitations: places in town, invites out, making excuses Holidays: countries, transport, activities, past tense
Food: food items, healthy or not, ordering in a restaurant, buying at the market
Clothes: shopping for clothes, uniform description, ideal uniform
Entertainment: free time, computers, films, books, music
School: describing the school day, rules, facilities, school clubs, teachers and subjects revision
Body and health: parts of the body, illness, healthy lifestyle
Jobs: chores, pocket money, jobs and future plans
The Hispanic World: hispanic countries, lifestyle differences, environment, famous men and women in hispanic culture
Thai (as a First Language)
Groupings
Students are taught with other students in the year group who study Thai as a first language. In some instances there may be ability groupings, if appropriate.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout each of the years, with detailed feedback about areas to develop being shared frequently with students. Before each data entry point or report, a summative assessment will have taken place.
The focus of the Thai curriculum for Thai students in Key Stage 3 is on
different types of writing and reading. Students will learn to write essays,
summaries, different types of stories, reports as well as learn how to
research. For reading, students will develop their love for reading
through the use of a variety of texts in different genres. Students will
learn to read for knowledge, and the aim of this is for them to be able to
adapt it to their everyday life. They will learn to understand and offer
their opinion about the text, analyse and appreciate different types of
Thai literature and to use it in a real life situations.
Aims:
Students will also begin to learn the nature of the language, grammar, the changes in the language as
well as the power of the language. They will also develop language-learning skills and to appreciate the
cultural value of the language.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Three sound groups
Tone marks
Double initial words
Leading consonants
Shape and sounds
Parts of speech
Royal words: parts of the body, instruments and furniture
Idioms
Punctuation symbols
Reading and writing from news, tales, short stories and articles
Creative writing
Describing families
Diaries
Private letters
Literature: Charlotte's Web
Final consonants
“รร” “ฤ” and “ๆ” words
Basic words and compound words
Synonyms and antonyms
Poems
Summarising long stories and articles
Describing places
Storytelling
Slogans: wildlife conservation
Business letters
Documentaries and fiction
Semi-formal announcements
Convincing
Analysis of Thai opera and film
Literature: Nampu and Chanyuneesatruterak
Pali and Sanskrit
Sentence structures
Fact and opinion articles
Debating: culture
Technical words
Idioms and proverbs
Royal words: relatives and monks
Synonyms
Argumentative essays
Report writing
Government letters
Thai song review and analysis
Interviewing
Story: King Rama IX
Literature: Phaaphaimaee and Ramayana
Thai (as a First Language continued)
Thai (as a Second Language)
learn basic conversation to be used in different situations
broaden their Thai vocabulary
develop their understanding of different tones in Thai words
develop reading and writing skills
engage in conversations, obtain and provide information, express
feelings, and exchange opinions in Thai
demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between Thai
language and culture, and use Thai appropriately for different
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Thai as a Second Language, students will:
Groupings
Students are taught with other students in the year group who study Thai as a foreign language. In some instances there may be ability groupings
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout each of the years, with detailed feedback about areas to develop being shared frequently with students. Before each data entry point or report, a summative assessment will have taken place.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Basic expressions
Saying hello and goodbye
Personal information
Classroom commands, classroom objects
Numbers, colours, sizes
Days and months
Activities at school
House, rooms, locations, and household activities
Weather and seasons
Clothing
Feelings and opinions
Food and drinks
Shopping
Community places
Occupations
Directions, traveling, and transportation
Recreation and entertainment, sports and games
Time reference
Health, injury, illness
Telephone conversation
TV and radio programmes, news, stories, announcements, advertisements
Religious, national holidays, celebrations and cultural activities
Thai Studies
learn about the history and the teachings of Buddhism as well as
other religions
look at questions of ethics and understand the importance of faith in
Thai culture
understand the interactions between humans and Thailand’s physical
environment, which contributes to Thai culture
be mindful of and to take part in conservation of resources and
environment for sustainable development
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Thai Studies, students will:
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout each of the years, with feedback about areas to develop being
understand the development of local societies, communities, regions and nations from past to pre-
sent
be able to understand the continuous change taking place in the country and be able to analyse the
effects of the events
understand the current political system
understand the democratic form of government with the King as Head of State
understand the relationship between the visual arts, classical dance, Thai music, history and Thai cul-
ture
understand the factors which are the foundation of Thai beliefs, the important characteristics of Thai
society, Thai wisdom and local knowledge
understand the origin of, the meaning, and the importance of traditions and social values.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Royal culture and general culture
Dos and don’ts in Thailand
Five Precepts and Four Noble Truths
Wai Kru
Loy Krathong history
Makha Bucha Day
The four-semester Thai culture
Important Temples
Songkran history
Coronation Day
Visakha Bucha Day
Sukhothai Kingdom
King of Sukhothai
Royal Ploughing Day
Asanha Bucha Day
Traditional Thai dance
Thai folktales
Constitutional law
ASEAN Economic Community
Thai people's faith
Thai handicraft
Loy Krathong art and crafts
Hinduism
The Ten Jatakas of Buddha
Important person in Buddhism
Four sublime states of mind
Thai painting
Art and craft relating to Songkran
Thai geography
Ayutthaya Kingdom
Kings of Ayutthaya
Important people of Ayutthaya
Thai food
Civil Registration Law
Domestic relations
Child Protection Law
A traditional Thai wedding
Thai architecture
Songkran project
The Democratic System
Global continents
King Rama IX project
Thai geography
War of the first and second fall of Ayutthaya
Rattanakosin history
Important people in Rattanakosin
Fruit carving
Traditional Thai songs
Thai Studies (continued)
Global Perspectives and PSHE
Education
Global Perspectives
PSHE Education
Global Perspectives
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability groups.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout each of the years, with detailed feedback about areas to develop being shared frequently with students. Students will receive summative feedback at the end of each topic.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Education
Judaism
Family
Christianity
Model United Nations
Multiculturalism
Islam
Government
Hinduism
Global Goals
Western Culture
Tribal Life
War and Conflict
Sikhism
International Politics
Global Goals
think critically
develop an understanding and respect for different cultures, beliefs
and traditions
get students to apply knowledge to current day situations
help students to foster a sense of internationalism.
Global Perspectives allows students to look at a range of issues which
help us understand internationalism in a deeper context. Issues are
looked at on a personal, local and global scale.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 Global Perspectives, students will:
PSHE Education
...develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves
healthy and safe, and prepare for life and work in the wider world. During Key
Stage 3 the aims of the curriculum are to develop resilience, self-esteem, risk-
management, team working and critical thinking in the context of learning
grouped into three core themes:
health and wellbeing
relationships
living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and aspects of
careers education).
The PSHE Education curriculum helps to foster and enhance the Bangkok Prep
Life Values within our students. Key Stage 3 students will have a series of “drop
down” days over the course of the year with a specific PSHE focus.
Aims: In Key Stage 3 PSHE Education, students will...
Groupings
Students are taught in mixed-ability form groups.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout the years, with feedback about areas to develop being shared frequently with students. Students do not undergo formal assessment in PSHE Education. In the reporting process, students are not awarded an overall grade in the subject.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Students will learn a range of cross-curricular skills, including:
Managing Change
Healthy Life Styles
Healthy Relationships
Managing Danger
Online Safety
Puberty
Communication
Students will learn a range of cross-curricular skills, including:
Team Work
Dealing with Conflict
Healthy Choices
Working together
Managing emotions
Positive Relationships
Managing Money
Equality
Students will learn a range of cross-curricular skills, including:
Careers
Decision Making
Peer Pressure
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness
Sex and Relationships Education
Budgeting and Finances