AGES 11 TO 13

LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Following the English National Curriculum, Greengates’ Lower Secondary (Years 7-9) students develop their specialist subject knowledge, with a particular focus on English, maths, and Spanish. An array of exciting activities and learning experiences complement our broad curriculum, laying the foundations for success at IGCSE and International Baccalaureate level.
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AN OUTSTANDING LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION IN MEXICO

As our students move into Lower Secondary School, they delve deeper into the specialist subjects, which are taught through the English National Curriculum. Your child will benefit from a variety of learning experiences and expert instruction, which will develop their knowledge and skills.

Our Lower Secondary curriculum focuses on students’ development in English, maths, and Spanish.
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  • YEARS 7–9

A TYPICAL DAY AT GREENGATES SCHOOL

Our days in Lower Secondary stretch us beyond what we know and encourage us to explore our interests and talents. We make rapid advancements in our core subjects, while creating connections across our studies, and becoming prepared for the next stage of Secondary.
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CHECKING IN
We arrive from different parts of the city for an early morning start. We’ll chat on the field together, checking in with each other, before going to morning registration and listening to important information to start our day.
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GETTING READY
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STEAM MORNINGS
Our STEAM lessons encourage us to solve problems in the world with our ideas and hands-on creations. We also complement our work across the different areas of STEAM with specialist classes in maths, science, and ICT.
CRITICAL THINKING
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LUNCHTIME RESET
We take a break in the middle of the day over lunch, bringing a packed meal or choosing healthy options from the tuck shop. After eating and catching up with each other, we love to play games or hit a volleyball on the court.
REFUELLING AND RESTING
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ENGLISH AND SPANISH
We delve into our English and Spanish lessons, where our speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills improve every day. As global citizens, we appreciate that our multilingual skills will open a world of opportunities. 
CONVERSING AND EXPLORING
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ARTISTIC CREATIONS
In our drama, music, and art classes, we learn how to get creative and express ourselves through the different senses. By learning about different cultures and kinds of art, we become more well-rounded in our thinking. 
EXPRESSING OURSELVES
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our afternoon activities span a great variety of sporting, academic, and performing arts activities, helping us to strengthen our interests and build our passions. We can collaborate with our peers and learn how to lead as well.
PURSUING OUR PASSIONS

LANGUAGE LEARNING IN LOWER SECONDARY

During these years, students who had been receiving English support but no longer require extra classes may begin to study French, information technology, or recommended research and presentation skills.

In Years 8 and 9, students who are in the early stages of studying Spanish may take additional Spanish classes instead of French. 

Students who require additional support to develop their English may have extra English classes in a small group or a one-to-one setting, instead of taking French, and in some cases, history.

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SMALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING

In Greengates Secondary School, our teachers provide one-on-one attention and support in small groups, as an effective way to support learners in achieving their academic goals. Additionally, our teachers will make interventions to identify areas of challenge or difficulty and provide targeted support to help learners overcome these challenges. 

Between the support of your child's teacher and these targeted interventions, our students experience individualised learning that helps them achieve their full potential and succeed in a demanding academic environment.


Interested in learning more? Discover the difference between our international and national programmes.

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ACHIEVEMENT THAT RESONATES AROUND THE WORLD

Our multicultural community and award-winning international curricula unlock a myriad of learning experiences. These will ignite your child’s passions and lay the foundations for academic success.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE