American-based curriculum and diploma
ACS Cobham offers a comprehensive and robust academic programme
built upon the principles and standards of the American education
system. Our rigorous curriculum is designed to inspire our students
to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global
citizens.
The curriculum encourages students to continue their studies in
all of the major academic disciplines, rather than specialise too
early. In the High School, students must earn credits (one credit
per course per year) in English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social
Sciences and World Languages. They must also choose from a wide
variety of courses in fields such as the Arts and Technology.
Courses in Physical Education and Fitness for Life are also
required. All ACS students work towards earning the High School
Diploma, and they can choose to meet credit requirements for
graduation through regular High School courses, Honours level High
School courses, AP and/or IB courses.
Our curriculum is guided by the values and beliefs embedded in
the school's Philosophy Statements. We provide Early Childhood,
Lower, Middle, and High School programmes that support preparation
for colleges and universities around the world. Students will
acquire skills in speaking, listening, literacy, and numeracy.
The schools use a variety of means to meet the needs of all
students so that they have the best opportunity to learn and make
progress. This is achieved by:
- differentiating instruction
- benchmarking developmentally appropriate standards
- providing personal and academic counselling
- assessing individual student needs (e.g. Child Study
Teams)
- providing specific programmes (e.g. English as an Additional
Language (EAL), Native Language Enrichment (NLE), advisory, student
leadership, community service, and health education).
All graduating ACS students receive an American/international
college preparatory High School Diploma.