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Curriculum Introduction
Middle School Curriculum
During the Middle School years your child will be prepared to enter Upper School. Students will be given an extensive Middle School experience here at Lyceum, from academics to co-curricular activities.
We understand that a successful Middle School education determines a student’s entry into Upper School. Our syllabuses are up-to-date and follow modern standards of teaching and evaluation.
Apart from the quality academic standards Lyceum follows, we also encourage students to participate in sports and co-curricular activities to enhance their social skills and behavior.
Middle school years range from Grade 6 to 8 and throughout we follow the Lyceum Curriculum that adheres to National and International educational standards. The Lyceum Curriculum is systematically structured to include a variety of subjects that allow students to master different skills.
Our Middle School teachers are highly qualified and experienced in teaching Middle school children. Our teachers build relationships and create learning environments that support, affirm, challenge and celebrate our students.
The class environment offers varied opportunities for each student to:
- Grow
- Develop their curiosity
- Critical and creative thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Self-management
Middle School
Subjects
- Art & Handwork
- Bharatha Natyam*
- Mandarin Chinese*
- Commerce (Grades 7 and 8)
- Computing*****
- Cultural Dancing
- Eastern Music
- Effective Speech
- English
- French
- History and Geography
- Life Skills***
- Link Language
- Little Friends (Grades 6 and 7)
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science** (Grades 7 and 8)
- Religion****
- Science (Grade 6)
- Scouting (Grades 6 and 7)
- Sinhala/Tamil
- Speech & Drama
- Western Music
* Only available in selected schools. Check with the respective Registrar and the Student Services Officer for availability.
** Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
*** Civic Education, Cookery & Technical Skills.
**** Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Roman Catholicism or Islam.
***** Computing is a core subject for students in Grades 1 to 8 and it is offered as an optional subject for Grades 9 to 12.
Language & Literature
Language, communication and sharing stories are at the heart of who we are as humans and integral to understanding our personal and cultural identity. Middle School students will interpret, explore, and create a variety of texts from scripting plays to speeches, from poetry to creative writing, all as a means of fostering a love of stories and language. They will develop the skills and knowledge to be able to communicate effectively and creatively, in a range of contexts.
Science
The overall aim of the study of science in Middle School is to deliver an effective student-centered program that engages students in a rich and rigorous inquiry-driven classroom and laboratory program. Students will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics which will give them a strong foundation in scientific literacy, along with sound knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, theories and processes. For many children, this is their first opportunity to experience working in a fully-equipped laboratory environment, with the guidance of an expert laboratory team.
Mathematics
Our key aim is to instill an appreciation of Mathematics in all our Middle School students. We strive to nurture confident, engaged mathematicians, who are able to analyze, think critically, communicate their ideas clearly, and collaborate with each other effectively.
Physical Education
Middle School students are offered the opportunity to experience a wide variety of sporting and physical activities. It fosters the development of knowledge, skills and attributes that will contribute to a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Optional Subjects
Middle School students have the opportunity to explore more subjects such as Western Music, Eastern Music, Cultural Dancing, Art & Handwork, Bharatha Natyam, French and Mandarin Chinese throughout Grades 6 - 8. Recognizing the positive impact on cognitive and physical development, all Grades 6 - 8 students are encouraged to choose an optional subject.
Form School
What's After Middle School?
Grades 9 to 10 are the Fifth form, and Grades 11 to 12 are the Sixth form. Before starting the Fifth Form, students are given the option of choosing which curriculum to follow, at Lyceum we offer the National Curriculum (English Medium) and the International Curriculum.
Branch Admissions
Enroll your child
Are you searching for the best education Sri Lanka has to offer for your child? Look no further than Lyceum International School. Contact us today to submit your admission request, and our student service agents will guide you through the enrolment process.