The Cambridge Pathway

The Cambridge Pathway gives RWIS students a clear path through education from age 5 to 18. It has four stages: Cambridge Primary (5 to 11 years old), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11 to 14 years old), Cambridge Upper Secondary (14 to 16 years old) and Cambridge Advanced (16 to 19 years old) at High School level. A Cambridge education prepares students for Life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.

About Cambridge International Education

The University of Cambridge formed the ‘Local Examinations Syndicate’ over 160 years ago. Its aim was to raise standards in education. For the first time in 1858, 370 school candidates in 7 English cities sat exams set by the University of Cambridge. Today this has risen to more than 8 million candidates a year in 160 countries.

In 1998 the Syndicate created a new structure, leading to the establishment of the exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education – the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 18 year olds.

Cambridge International helps students become Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Innovative and Engaged. - Ready to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world, capable of shaping a better world for the future.

That’s why success with Cambridge International opens doors to the world’s best universities – It’s what you’d expect from an organisation that is part of the world-leading University of Cambridge – which was founded in 1209 - the University of Cambridge is the fourth-oldest university in the world.

Cambridge International qualification comes with impressive recognition from universities and employers around the globe. This is a globally-recognised curriculum, accepted by 2,000 international universities, meaning every UK university, more than 800 universities in the US, including all the Ivy League universities, as well as other major local (yes, including Spain ) and global universities. Higher education institutions recognise the vigorous demand of this curricula and assessment levels, that prepares learners for the next step in their education journey.

About Cambridge International Curriculum

We have chosen to implement the Cambridge International Curriculum at RWIS because it sets a global standard for education. While it does take an international approach, it’s still kept local through specific subjects and topics taught under the curriculum. Through this curriculum, not only will your child develop an informed curiosity, but also gain essential skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Supporting learners

Through Cambridge’s International Curriculum, we at RWIS aim to grow learners into independent, well-rounded individuals in line with The RWIS Way! We have highly qualified and experienced team of teachers who are committed to blending t. They understand that no two learners are the same in their approach to learning, which is why they actively seek to apply unique teaching methods, fit for purpose. Along with them, our learners have the support of their fellow peers, lesson reviews and Teacher support. We strive to make sure our learners don’t crumble under the pressure of Cambridge’s international curriculum by giving them all the resources they need to succeed in our beautiful building

Assessments

Assessments are not only proof of what a learner has leant, but a means of improving their understanding and skill for the future. Cambridge’s International curriculum assessments have real lasting value and are considered to be a lifelong passport to further international study. Which is why we ensure our learners get the best chance at succeeding in their final exams at the end of the year. We follow a mastery-based approach to education. Every learning module ends with a check of the student’s progress. If the learner passes the progress check they get access to the next module. If they don’t pass, depending on the assessment, they are afforded a second opportunity to master the module. We want to make sure our learners build a solid knowledge foundation to understand their next round of content even better.

Be part of an international community

Cambridge’s International Curriculum is taught in over 10,000 schools across 160 countries, connection millions of learners and their families around the globe. From this comes invaluable opportunities for networking and feedback, which translates to

a progressive, respected and research-based education community. Out truly international approach means that your transition between International Schools around the globe will be made easy.

Through our programmes, we help schools to develop students who are:

Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others

RWIS students will be confident, secure in their knowledge, unwilling to take things for granted and ready to take intellectual risks. They will be keen to explore and evaluate ideas and arguments in a structured, critical and analytical way. They will be able to communicate and defend views and opinions as well as respect those of others.

Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others

RWIS students will take ownership of their learning, set targets and insist on intellectual integrity. They will be collaborative and supportive. They will understand that their actions have impacts on others and on the environment. They will appreciate the importance of culture, context and community.

Reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn

Cambridge students will understand themselves as learners. They will be concerned with the processes as well as the products of their learning and develop the awareness and strategies to be lifelong learners.

Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges

RWIS students will welcome new challenges and meet them resourcefully, creatively and imaginatively. They will be capable of applying their knowledge and understanding to solve new and unfamiliar problems. They will adapt flexibly to new situations requiring new ways of thinking.

Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference

RWIS students are alive with curiosity, embody a spirit of enquiry and want to dig more deeply. They are keen to learn new skills and are receptive to new ideas. They work well independently but also with others. They are equipped to participate constructively in society and the economy – locally, nationally and globally.

At RWIS provide comprehensive classroom support and resources. We also offer training and professional development opportunities to our staff, so that teachers and school leaders constantly improve their practice and share expertise with other Cambridge schools worldwide and with other schools in the Raoul Wallenberg School organization.