Curriculum Overview
Cambridge International
At Insight Academy, we teach the Cambridge Curriculum within an international context that incorporates Bangladeshi culture and ethos, shaping our students into global citizens. Recognized globally for its academic rigor, the Cambridge Curriculum offers a broad and balanced range of subjects, allowing students to pursue their passions while gaining essential skills and qualifications for the 21st century. Spanning from Playgroup to Cambridge A Level, our curriculum explicitly teaches and assesses essential content and skills, emphasizing inquiry, creativity, analytical evaluation, and other competencies needed to thrive in the future.
Early Years at Insight Academy Chittagong
Year levels: Playgroup, Nursery, KG1 and KG2
Insight Academy takes pride in being the pioneer in Bangladesh to introduce the Cambridge Early Years Programme at the Pre-primary level for children between the ages of 2.5 years to 6.5. By seamlessly integrating this curriculum with a rich array of Montessori activities, our students experience optimal intellectual and developmental growth. The Cambridge Early Years is in line with international best practice and research, and in collaboration with pioneers of early education worldwide.
The programme builds on these key principles:
1. Experience
Learning should complement the social and cultural factors (like experiences of home and community) that shape a child’s learning and development.
2. Active
Children should be involved in their own learning through well-planned experiences that help them develop competence, agency, emotional attachment and self-worth.
3. Balance
Learning should encourage an appropriate balance of physical, cognitive, language and communications, and social and emotional development.
4. Play
Learning should be age appropriate, play-based and child centred. It should include both child- and adult-led activities.
5. Transition
Early years education should help children transition successfully to primary school, moving from informal, play-based learning to teaching that is more formal.
These key principles are central to Cambridge Early Years approach, and we use them in all Cambridge Early Years settings to get the most out of the programme. Glenrich International School Uttara complements the Cambridge Early Years Programme with enriched offerings in Music, Swimming, Physical Education, Library and Montessori work.
Year levels: Cambridge International Primary Program (Grades 1 to 4)
At Insight Academy, the curriculum is rooted in the Cambridge Primary programme, providing a comprehensive educational experience from Grades 1 to 4 for children from 6.5 – 10.5 years of age. With a strong emphasis on English, Mathematics, Science, and Global Perspectives, students develop essential skills and knowledge while preparing for Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations at the end of Grade 5. Additionally, parallel subjects such as Bangla and Bangladesh Studies, Computer Studies, and additional languages like Hindi and French contribute to a well-rounded education. Co-curricular activities including Physical Education, Music, Art, Chess, and Dance further enrich the students’ learning experience, fostering their holistic development.
Year levels: The Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum (Grades 5 - 8)
At Insight Academy, the curriculum is rooted in the Cambridge Primary programme, providing a comprehensive educational experience from Grades 1 to 4 for children from 6.5 – 10.5 years of age. With a strong emphasis on English, Mathematics, Science, and Global Perspectives, students develop essential skills and knowledge while preparing for Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations at the end of Grade 5. Additionally, parallel subjects such as Bangla and Bangladesh Studies, Computer Studies, and additional languages like Hindi and French contribute to a well-rounded education. Co-curricular activities including Physical Education, Music, Art, Chess, and Dance further enrich the students’ learning experience, fostering their holistic development.
Year levels: The Cambridge Upper Secondary Curriculum (Grades 9 to 12)
At Insight Academy, we offer the esteemed Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme, designed for Grade 9 and 10 students. Crafted by the University of Cambridge, this curriculum emphasizes comprehensive skill development and knowledge acquisition, fostering critical thinking and real-world application. With a wide array of subjects, students can tailor their education to suit their interests and future goals. The assessment system includes exams, tests, and coursework, ensuring a thorough evaluation of students’ abilities. In Grade 8, students begin their IGCSE courses, with core subjects like English, Mathematics, Bengali/French, Bangladesh Studies, and ICT, along with optional subjects such as Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more. Upon completion, students can transition to the Glenrich School AS and A Level programme in Grades 11 and 12, where they pursue four AS and A Level subjects, with opportunities in Science, Commerce, English Language, Information Technology, and specialist subjects like Law, Psychology, and Art & Design.
