Year 8 Age 12

Students extend conceptual understanding across subjects and take on larger, data-driven STEM builds.

Learning Objectives

Academic skills: evidence-based writing, linear equations, scientific models.
Scientific thinking: design reliable tests and interpret patterns.
Personal development: initiative, resilience, and collaboration.

Academic Programme

English: non-fiction analysis and speeches.
French: extended writing and dialogues.
Mathematics: linear equations, percentages, geometry.
Science: motion, elements and compounds, ecosystems.

STEM Programme

Engineering design with constraints; robotics with multiple sensors; documentation and reflection.

Coding

Python: functions, conditionals, lists; intro to data handling and simple APIs.

Islamic Education

Qur’an: revision, tajwīd accuracy.
Aqida: belief and contemporary questions.
Fiqh: fasting and zakat foundations.
Akhlaq: leadership with humility and empathy.

Arabic Language

Reading sophisticated texts; coherent paragraphs and academic vocabulary.

Annual Project

Smart home prototype: monitoring temperature, light, and energy use.

Skills Developed

Analysis, collaboration, problem-solving, communication, responsibility.