British National Curriculum: The English National Curriculum

England & Wales · Ages 5–18 · Key Stage 1 through Sixth Form

Full English National Curriculum from Key Stage 1 through Sixth Form. SATs preparation, GCSE coursework support and A-Level.

The British National Curriculum is the framework followed by state schools in England, organised into Key Stages from age 5 to 16, followed by Sixth Form study. It provides a structured, well-sequenced progression through every subject and is familiar to families connected to the UK education system. Smartious delivers the full curriculum from early primary through to A-Level.

Subjects

The Key Stages

Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11) cover primary education, ending with national assessments (SATs). Key Stage 3 (ages 11–14) broadens subject study, and Key Stage 4 (ages 14–16) leads to GCSE qualifications. Sixth Form (ages 16–18) covers A-Level study.

Assessment milestones

Progress is marked by clear milestones: SATs at the end of primary, GCSEs at 16, and A-Levels at 18. Smartious prepares students thoroughly for each, with coursework support, past paper practice and mock examinations.

Progression and pathways

The curriculum provides a continuous, well-mapped path from age 5 to university entry. It is ideal for families who want their child's education to align precisely with the English school system, whether for a future move to the UK or for consistency with a UK-based education.

Why choose British National Curriculum

The British National Curriculum suits families who want a structured, internationally familiar progression closely matched to the English school system — particularly those who anticipate moving to or from a UK school and value continuity.

Fees

From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.

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