Beaconhouse International School - Newlands Campus

Beaconhouse International Schools offers the Cambridge International Curriculum at Primary, Secondary and IGCSE levels.  The University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of International education programmes and qualifications for 5 – 19 year olds.

The CIE programmes aims to develop learners who are confident, responsible, innovative and engaged which prepares them for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.

At primary and secondary 1 level (reception to Year 9), it enables teachers to assess students’ learning as they progress with two optional assessments: Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Checkpoints, which are internationally benchmarked. These regular assessments help ensure that teachers keep track of students’ progress and respond appropriately to their learning needs.

Beaconhouse schools are extensively equipped to address the needs and wants of it's students. With fully air-conditioned classrooms, indoor sports facilities, an aseembly atrium indoors and rooms for music, speech and drama.

An Enriching Experience

The extended curriculum at Beaconhouse Newlands includes a variety of activities, clubs and societies for students to choose from. Many of the activities are free and do not incur an additional charge. The programme changes each term to allow for expansion and development.

Sports Clubs

Students are coached in technique and there is the opportunity to represent the school in competitions. We hold an annual Sports Day for all students and regular inter house competitions. Sports clubs include: Athletics, Basketball, Soccer, Captains Ball, Futsal, Netball, Handball, Swimming and Badminton.

Literacy Clubs

Students work with the Librarian to publish a student magazine celebrating their achievements, activities and topical articles. There is also a book club where students meet regularly for book discussions. At film club students will look at the literacy influences of modern storytelling and will be given the opportunity to write their own storyboards. There are also skills and competitive game sessions for younger students to improve language, performance and leadership skills.

Art and Design

Students are able to use different media to produce their own designs and finished works of art. In Chinese Calligraphy the students learn the basic strokes and produce works of art celebrating this detailed and precise skill. Students can also enjoy beading and jewellery making.

Martial Arts

Students can join the Taekwondo or Karate class and learn self-discipline in addition to the martial arts techniques. They have fun keeping fit in these professionally led classes.

Technology

Students can develop their creative skills through technology. There is the opportunity to join the Apps development group as well as the Robotics class. Both allow the students to develop their problem-solving and thinking skills.

Academic Clubs

There is a Homework club where students can access the facilities to research their work as well as take advantage of the subject clinics. Clinics are run by staff to supplement the teaching and learning and to assist students in their understanding. Public Speaking, Drama, Sudoku clubs and chess are also available.

Music

Students are able to access individual or group music lessonsin guitar, piano, drums,ukuleleand voice. In addition there are choirs and bands that the students can join in order to use their skills in collaboration with others.

Duke of Edinburgh International Award Scheme

Students who are aged 14 and over will have the opportunity to join this scheme and develop their leadership skills. There is an opportunity to participate in community service, physical activities, expeditionsand to learn new skills whilst linking with students across the globe.