AIS Secondary School Programme
Education and Learning Objectives
At Avalon International School, our secondary school programme is built around the belief that learning is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where every student and teacher feels valued and empowered to grow.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, guided by the qualities of the Cambridge learner:
- Confident
- Responsible
- Reflective
- Innovative
- Engaged
Our Core Learning Goals
Our vision is to support the academic, personal, and social development of all learners by:
- Providing essential knowledge across disciplines
- Promoting deep thinking and understanding
- Revisiting key topics through a spiral curriculum model
- Encouraging values and attitudes vital for adapting to a changing world
- Raising awareness of societal changes and global issues
- Fostering national identity and international awareness
- Introducing students to the world of work and real-life contexts
- Emphasizing active learning approaches
How We Teach
We believe students thrive when learning is engaging, challenging, and relevant. That’s why our teaching strategies focus on:
- Developing skills in analysis, evaluation, problem solving, and critical thinking
- Using case studies, real-world stimuli, and collaborative tasks
- Designing learning pathways tailored to each student’s growth
- Promoting peer support and interdisciplinary study groups
- Leveraging the latest educational technologies
- Creating opportunities for independent learning and self-assessment
- Encouraging students to plan, manage, and reflect on their own progress
A Community of Lifelong Learners
We support both students and staff in becoming lifelong learners by:
- Encouraging students to take control of their learning journey
- Helping students identify and bridge gaps in their knowledge
- Offering alternative, hands-on learning experiences
- Providing structured time for teachers to collaborate, reflect, and grow
- Building a culture where professional dialogue and peer learning are central
Our Commitment
At Avalon International School, the secondary school programme is more than a curriculum—it’s a promise to equip our learners with the skills, values, and mindset they need to succeed in the future and contribute meaningfully to the world.
Educational Programme
Lower Secondary
Grade 7-9
- Clear, adaptable curriculum
- Flexible assessment options
- Support and resources
- Insight to predict performance
10+ subjects
Upper Secondary
Grade 10-11
- Broad, adaptable curriculum
- Fair, valid, reliable assessment
- Support and resources
- Insight to optimise achievement
Cambridge IGCS: 70+ subjects
Advanced
Grade 12-13
- In-depth, adaptable curriculum
- Fair, valid, reliable assessment
- Support and resources
- Insight to predict performance
Cambridge International AS & A Level: 50+ subjects
