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Lower Secondary (G6-G8)

Academic curriculum

Cambridge Lower Secondary builds strong foundations in core subjects while developing critical thinking and independent learning, preparing students for IGCSE.

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Lower Secondary Overview

UIA uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum along with its own internally developed curriculums. Students study all the four core subjects along with Music, Art & Design, Computing, Values Education, and their choice of second language. UIA and Cambridge’s curriculums allow for teachers to utilize a variety of instructional strategies that ensure that our students learn the subject matter in a comprehensive manner.

Subjects Offered

Children engaged in crafts at a classroom table, creating colorful art with paper, glue, and stationery. Art & Design
Art & Design Art & Design allows learners to express themselves, fostering creativity and transferable skills. Students become critical thinkers and articulate personal responses.

Cambridge Course ID: 0073

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Fine Arts

Grade Level: 6 to 8

Person in gray hoodie using laptop, surrounded by robotic toys and boxes on a desk, focused and engaged in technology. Computing
Computing The computing curriculum teaches how computers function, allowing students to explore components and develop coding skills with languages like Scratch.

Cambridge Course ID: 0860

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Computing & Technology

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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English Cambridge Lower Secondary English fosters a love for reading, writing, and speaking, helping learners develop skills for various audiences and purposes.

Cambridge Course ID: 0861

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: English, Language Arts

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Mathematics Maths helps us to think analytically and have better reasoning abilities. Our Primary and Lower Secondary mathematics curriculum encourages life-long enthusiasm for analytical and rational thinking.

Cambridge Course ID: 1112/0862

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Mathematics

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Foreign Languages The UIA language curricula offer foundational skills in French, Hindi, Japanese, and Kokugo, helping students understand each language’s structure and cultural context.

Cambridge Course ID: N/A

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Languages

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Music Music boosts creativity and confidence, allowing learners to express themselves and understand the value of communication with musicians and audiences.

Cambridge Course ID: 0078

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Fine Arts

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Physical Education Physical education is essential for a balanced curriculum. Regular exercise boosts health and academic performance, laying the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle.

Cambridge Course ID: 0081

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Physical Education, Health & Fitness, Well-being

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Science Our exciting new primary science curriculum helps learners develop a life-long curiosity about the natural world and enables them to seek scientific explanations to the phenomena around them.

Cambridge Course ID: 1113/0893

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Science

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Humanities The UIA social studies curriculum enables learners to connect with the past, understand societal functions, and appreciate both uniqueness and commonalities.

Cambridge Course ID: N/A

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Humanities/Social Studies

Grade Level: 6 to 8

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Wellbeing

Cambridge Primary Wellbeing promotes a holistic approach, encouraging learners to actively engage in their own wellbeing and build positive relationships.

Cambridge Course ID: N/A

Division: Lower Secondary

Subject Areas: Special Subject Area, Health & Fitness, Well-being

Grade Level: 6 to 8

Learning Areas

Core Academic Learning




  • Build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and scientific understanding

  • Develop analytical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills

  • Prepare students for academic progression to Cambridge IGCSE

  • Clear communication and comprehension

  • Logical and mathematical reasoning

  • Develop global awareness, cultural understanding, and international mindedness

  • Critical thinking through multiple viewpoints

  • Strengthen communication skills across languages and contexts

  • Encourage research, inquiry, and evaluation of global issues

  • Understand human societies, environments, and historical change

  • Strengthen research, interpretation, and reflective thinking

  • Cause-and-effect thinking in human and environmental contexts

  • Encourage originality and critical evaluation of ideas and work

  • Promote physical fitness, coordination, and healthy lifestyles

  • Build confidence, resilience, and personal responsibility

  • Social skills and collaboration

  • Personal growth and self-discipline

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Resources That Support Learning

Assessment

We offer a range of optional assessments to help you accurately measure students’ potential and progress.
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Classroom Support

We provide high-quality resources to help you plan and deliver the programme.
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Lower Secondary Resources

We work with a range of publishers to produce high-quality textbooks and resources to support our core subjects.
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