Cambridge International Curriculum
SSHK is a registered Cambridge School and follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, with modifications to cater to students and society.
Curriculum
Cambridge curriculum from kindergarten through senior study.
SSHK combines the Cambridge International Curriculum with Spanish and Chinese language pathways.
Programme Structure
Cambridge learning with Spanish and Chinese pathways.
SSHK follows the Cambridge International Curriculum with modifications for its students and society, while also offering the Madrid national curriculum for Spanish and the local curriculum for Chinese taught in Putonghua.
Madrid National Curriculum
Spanish learning is offered alongside the Madrid national curriculum, with first-language and foreign-language pathways.
Local Chinese Curriculum
Chinese language learning follows the local curriculum and is taught in Putonghua, with first-language and foreign-language pathways.
Registered Cambridge School pathway.
Study Plan
Five core subjects and five foundation subjects.
The official programme presents a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support creativity, expression and well-being.
Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Spanish
- Chinese
Foundation Subjects
- Global Perspectives
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
- ICT
IGCSE Subject Options
IGCSE provision includes mandatory subjects, language electives and subject electives.
Mandatory Subjects
- English First Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global Citizenship
Electives - Foreign Language
- Spanish Foreign Language
- Chinese Second/Foreign Language
Elective Subjects
- Psychology
- History
- Economics
- Art and Design
- English Literature
- Additional Mathematics
Learning Experience
Balanced education with assessment, creativity and well-being.
The programme combines classroom assessment, Cambridge assessments and weekly extra-curricular activity.
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A broad and balanced education designed to help students thrive through school, work and life.
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Five core subjects and five foundation subjects give students opportunities to develop creativity, expression and well-being.
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Formative and summative assessments are supported by Cambridge Progress tests and external assessments for selected year groups.
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Students are required to take part in one extra-curricular activity each week, with sport and science-based ECA classes.
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SSHK uses English, Spanish and Mandarin across language classes, selected subject classes, morning assemblies, school events and meetings.
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The school describes English as the main medium of instruction, complemented by Spanish and Chinese, with flexibility for teaching and learning in different contexts.
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Students are treated as core participants in learning and school life, with group work, social interaction and cooperative learning encouraged.
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Students are encouraged to develop confidence and resilience through leadership opportunities such as mentorship, house captain and prefect roles.
Assessment Pathway
A visible Cambridge progression for families.
The official programme lists Cambridge assessments from baseline and well-being checks through IGCSE, AS and A Level.
