{"id":2767,"date":"2021-12-28T04:02:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T04:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/?post_type=blog-details&p=2767"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:05:33","slug":"a-detailed-guide-on-various-cambridge-stages","status":"publish","type":"blog-details","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/a-detailed-guide-on-various-cambridge-stages\/","title":{"rendered":"A detailed guide on various Cambridge Stages"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sets of skills and knowledge that a student aims to acquire at different stages of their education path are called key stages. Students are required to do classroom work, homework, projects, develop skill sets, and standards of achievements, which are later documented in the portfolios as part of their learning process. These portfolios help parents and students keep a track of their growth and development through their school life.<\/p>\n

Global Indian International School is one of the best schools in Malaysia that fosters students with the best Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. GIIS has four Key Stages ranging between Primary 1 and Secondary 11 classes. Let us understand in detail these key stages and their significance.<\/p>\n

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Key Stage 1<\/h2>\n

Key stage 1 is meant for the students between age groups 5 and 7 years old. It is the stepping stone for a student\u2019s education and helps them develop skills based upon their early learning duration.<\/p>\n

The core subjects taught to these students are English, Science, and Mathematics over a span of two years. There are a wide array of other cross-curricular projects that help young kids build their own learning styles, give a boost to their curiosity, and have the ambition to explore the horizons of the world.<\/p>\n

All the core subjects are further bifurcated into different units that help them with interactive learning while achieving their goals. Let us understand in detail<\/p>\n

\u25cf English – The subject incorporates story-based units with traditional and fairytale stories from different cultures and worlds. Students also learn about different kinds of poetry, usage of dictionaries, the importance of labels, and instructions that help them carry out their quotidian tasks with ease.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Mathematics – The subject covers the topics like addition, subtraction, counting, shapes, etc. With higher grades, students learn about 3D shapes, length, weight, capacity, money, and data handling solutions.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Science – The most popular topics under science are pushes and pulls, health and growth, sorting, light and dark, plants and animals, utilizing material and flora and fauna.<\/p>\n

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Key Stage 2<\/h2>\n

Once your kid turns 8 years old, he or she enters Key Stage 2. It is in fact a thrilling stage where a student begins to learn advanced skills while exploring more in the subjects. A student begins to practice skills like cooperation and sportsmanship that help them grow socially and personally.<\/p>\n

The tenure of Key Stage 2 is three years which focuses again on the core subjects – English, Science, and Mathematics. The basic goal remains the same as Key Stage 1. However, the child is introduced to a new language like French.<\/p>\n

The mission of Key Stage 2 is to prepare the students well for their secondary education<\/a>. In this stage, the school conducts a wide array of assessments through the feedback by teachers for each student. A student is also analyzed on the basis of their progress checkers and checkpoint exams.<\/p>\n

Here is what you can expect your child to learn in core subjects in Key Stage 2 –<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25cf English – The student learns about the difference between fiction and non-fiction. They can now learn the language with basic reading and writing abilities with the help of descriptions, narratives, information, and explanatory texts. The texts come from different topics and cultures around the world.<\/p>\n

The students learn how to write book reviews and describe different characters based on what they learned. They also learn to produce texts like articles, letters, notices, etc, and how to structure them well.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Mathematics – It is now time for your child to learn the art of mathematical skills with the help of discoveries, theory, and practical examples. The students can now do calculations with two and three digits and learn to multiply and divide numbers. There is also an introduction to fractions and measurements.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Science – Attain the art of independent thinking and reasoning in Key Stage 2. Students learn to structure discoveries and study in detail topics like plant life, oceans, space, human body, rainforests, etc.<\/p>\n

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