Academic Life

ESK Students are remarkably busy; their day begins at 8:30 am and includes learning from specialist teachers, socialising with friends in the cafe and gardens, and being enriched by extra-curricular activities. Each day there is an abundance of events with many cheerful faces buzzing through the halls of the school.

Our Curriculum provides students with a wide range of subject options, allowing them to discover their own talents and interests. ESK has a hunger to innovate and create a trusting environment for our future leaders to strive in. All classes, with the exception of modern foreign language subjects, are taught in English.

KEY STAGE 3

YEARS 7,8 & 9

Students follow the UK National Curriculum.

Middle School students study the following subjects: English, Turkish, French/Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, History, Geography, Art, Drama, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Civics, Religious Education, Leadership.

Classes are set according to ability for English, Turkish and Mathematics. (Where a student’s English is not of a sufficient level, they may be entered into additional English lessons instead of French/Spanish).

KEY STAGE 4

YEARS 10 & 11

Students follow the Cambridge International and Edexcel International GCSE programme and typically take 10 subjects. Click below to learn more about subject options.

IGCSE

KEY STAGE 5

YEARS 12 & 13

Collectively known as The Sixth Form, students are given the choice to study either A-levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Having the option means that students can optimize their Sixth Form experience to suit their learning style, skills and career ambitions.

The International Baccalaureate provides students with a well-rounded education experiences, challenging their application of knowledge and building skills beyond the classroom, while A-Levels provide a more specialized subject focus, allowing students to dive deeper into specific subject choices. Click below to learn more about each programme.

A-LEVEL

TESTIMONIALS

"Being a student at ESK was more than just studying. It makes you feel like you are at home. My favorite thing about ESK is the close relationships that are developed with both the students and the teachers. ESK means family for me. I'm so lucky to be an ESK graduate. Thank you for everything."