Word of Life International School Academic Programs

By | August 18, 2020

Academics Programs

For the student’s academic maturity, the school will endeavor:

  1. To promote high academic standards within the potential of the individual as uniquely created by God, and to help the student realize his/her full academic potential.
  2. To help each student gain a thorough comprehension and command of the fundamental processes used in communicating with others through the disciplines of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and technology.
  3. To train students in the core academic disciplines and in the visual and performing arts.
  4. To teach and encourage the use of good study habits.
  5. To teach the student how to do independent research.
  6. To motivate the student to pursue independent study in areas of personal interest.
  7. To develop creative, logical, and analytical thinking skills founded in biblical principles.
  8. To discuss current affairs and global issues in all fields and relate them to God’s plan for man.
  9. To produce an understanding and appreciation for God’s world, an awareness of man’s role in creation and his/her God-given responsibilities to use and manage it properly.

Core Subjects in Early Childhood (Preschool & Kindergarten)

  • Read-A-loud (builds on Critical Thinking Skills)
  • Phonics
  • Mathematics
  • EnvironmentalStudies & Life Science
  • Art& Craft
  • Bible

Core Subjects in Elementary & Middle School (Gr. 1-8)

        Mathematics:

  • Procedures
    •  Problem Solving

       Language Arts:

  • Grammar & Writing
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Vocabulary & Writing
    • Book Reports

       Sciences:

  • Life /Biological Sciences
    • Earth &  Space Sciences
    • Physical Sciences
    • Chemical Sciences

       Social Sciences:

  • Civic
    • Political
    • Economics
    • Geography

Bible

Fine Art

Music (Grade 4-8)

French (Grade 7-8)

Social Studies Curriculum Design

  • Grade 1 & 2 – My Community
  • Grade 3 & 4 – Uganda
  • Grade 5 – East Africa
  • Grade 6 – Africa
  • Grade 7 – Early Civilizations – Middle Ages (Medieval)
  • Grade 8 – Renaissance – Scientific Revolution- Industrial Revolution – Colonization
  • Grade 9 & 10 – First World War – Second World War
  • Cambridge Program (Grade 9 -11)

IGCSE Subjects (ICE)

Grade 9 – 10 students work toward Cambridge Group Awards by entering for the Cambridge International Certificate of Education (Cambridge ICE) by taking courses from the following subject groups:

Group 1: Languages

  • English Language
  • French

Group 2: Humanities

  • Literature (English)
  • Modern History

Group 3: Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Group 4: Mathematics

  • Mathematics (without coursework)

Group 5: Creative, Technical & Vocational

  • Art & Design
  • Music
  • Business Studies/Economics
  • Geography

Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE)

   Grade 11 – 12

Students are required to choose subjects from Cambridge AS and A Level. This is a crucial time for high school students, and parents are encouraged to participate in guiding their children in subject selection in preparation for college application.

Subjects taught at AS and A Level are drawn from the following subject groups.

Group 1: Mathematics & Science

  • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Applied Information Technology

Group 2: Languages

  • English Language or French

Group 3: Arts & Humanities

  • Art & Design
    • Economics
    • Music
    • History
    • Geography

*Group 4: Global Perspectives & Research– (required for all graduating students)

A level (2 Credits)AS level (1 Credits)AS level Global Perspectives & ResearchTotal Credits
3017
2217
1417
0617

PS: To qualify for AICE Diploma,Cambridge requires that a student takes a total of 7 credits drawn from the 4 subject groups .

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