WHAT IS THE CRANLEIGH CORE CURRICULUM?

““Project-based learning is the future. We are equipping our young people for it right here, right now.”

21ST CENTURY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Working effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural and multilocational teams is essential for the modern world. Students focus on the portfolio of skills they will need for university and life beyond.

Society run by students. Cranleigh has taught me to jump at any opportunity presented. As a result, have been involved in many events, such as the Forbes 30/50 Women’s Day event, a charity competition to help a village in Nepal and many leadership opportunities. particularly enjoy Global Awareness and Citizenship in the Core Curriculum, which is relevant and essential. Similarly, the sense of community provided by the various international students here is open and welcoming. Overall, my time at Cranleigh has enabled me to grow as a person and develop skills such as leadership, communication, critical thinking, and the confidence to engage in any challenge choose. But, the most important thing am learning is how to be a global citizen.”

Philip D.

“I am studying Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Economics at A Level to possibly pursue a STEMrelated field at Brown University. Besides academics, am heavily involved in Model United Nations (MUN), having helped organise Cranleigh’s inaugural conference as DirectorGeneral. also play tennis, compete in writing competitions, and participate in Cranleigh’s Eco Committee. Undoubtedly, transitioning to the Sixth Form can be a big jump but

Cranleigh ensures that we are as prepared as possible entering Year 12. They provide a Bridging-the-Gap programme where students can participate in ‘trial’ lessons of subjects they are interested in, so your decisions are more informed. During my five years attending Cranleigh, have developed many invaluable skills, including independence, perseverance, and respect. Most importantly, Cranleigh has fuelled my curiosity about the world and allowed me to explore my talents and passions in a supportive environment, encouraging me to solve issues creatively and uniquely.”

Mona A.H.

“I chose to study Maths, Economics and Psychology at A Level. This is alongside an EPQ titled: Does Gender Influence Irrational Spending

Behaviour. My EPQ title fits perfectly with all three of my subjects, as aspire to study Finance and/or Economics at Purdue University. Cranleigh has given me endless opportunities that have helped shape me into who am today. Entering the Sixth Form, was confident and determined as knew I had the support of my teachers and fellow students. know will carry the valuable skills I’ve learnt throughout my seven years at Cranleigh through life and beyond school. I’ve learnt skills inside and outside the classroom. For example, our Core Curriculum was built to help teach us invaluable lessons on being global citizens. I find this vital, especially in the UAE and living with different people, cultures, and nationalities.”

Our Core Curriculum is tailor-made, bespoke to Cranleigh and impact-driven. It is a curriculum map integrated into our school timetable from Years 9 to 13. Learning must be relevant to the world around us. Therefore, the Core Curriculum focuses on key life skills that prepare young people for future pathways beyond school.

Developed and conceptualised over three years, we are halfway through its threeyear whole Senior School integration plan. Engagement in this programme is mandatory for all pupils and is a graduation requirement for our School.

At its heart, the Core Curriculum cultivates flexibility of mind, integrity, critical inquiry, research, and collaboration skills. It is a progressive approach, starting in Year 9 until the end of the Sixth Form experience. We lay essential foundations for life preparation, such as risk-taking, reference skills and maintaining a project’s momentum over time. As a result, our pupils have access to high-level learning and growth opportunities.

CAREERS & FUTURES

The Core Curriculum is designed to start at the root and unearth strengths and passions early. The weekly Careers & Futures module begins in Year 9 and guides students through GCSE, A-Level and BTEC aspirations based on interest and passion rather than subject utility.

HPQ & EPQPROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Students participate in project-based learning via the NCH Philosophy Project in Year 9, HPQ in Years 10 and 11 and the EPQ in Years 12 and 13. This gives opportunities to explore future pathways (academic and personal) and add tangible value to CVs. Students also gain academic writing, research, citation, and evaluation skills.

CAREERS & FUTURES

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES HIGHER PROJECT QUALIFICATION (HPQ)

PHILOSOPHY

Exploring philosophy via Plato and Aristotle in a language that young people understand provides an opportunity to debate, discuss, and think independently and critically.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

This includes collaborative projects that question society, encourage cultural appreciation, and cultivate an understanding of the capabilities that can create better outcomes and sustainability for all.

PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

We focus on offering real-world learning experiences such as IRENA, Stockbrokers Cup and Model UN. These programmes help foster reflective enquiry and considered opinions. Students are encouraged to discuss ethics and relationships and dig deeper into their strengths and passions to determine what will be a flourishing future for them.

CAREERS & FUTURES

Interaction with industry experts, academic CV building, and professional work placements are central to Careers & Futures. Individualised support via bespoke 1:1 guidance sessions ensures students feel prepared for university and the prospect of successful and fulfilling vocations.

GLOBAL AWARENESS & CITIZENSHIP

Stimulating a worldview and global citizenship are part of the fabric of the Core Curriculum.

Scaffolded around the book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari, students are encouraged to explore concepts from the text and critically engage with the issues from a social, economic, and environmental point of view.

THE READING REVIEW

Engagement with books that matter. Each student can choose three books across two years from a selection of sixteen books, encouraging academic discourse and discussion.