{"id":4477,"date":"2026-01-24T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/?page_id=4477"},"modified":"2026-04-17T06:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:13:10","slug":"uppersecondary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/uppersecondary\/","title":{"rendered":"UPPER SECONDARY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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IGCSE & Sixth Form<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur Upper Secondary Department (Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form: Years 10\u201313) represents the culmination of our students\u2019 school journey – an exciting stage where academic specialisation, personal maturity, and future aspirations come together. At Edison International Academy, Aspire, we are committed to guiding students through these important years with high expectations, expert teaching, and dedicated support that prepares them for university, careers, and life beyond school.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A Rigorous and World-Recognised Curriculum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In Years 10 and 11, students follow the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum through Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. A wide range of subjects – including English, Mathematics, the Sciences, ICT, Business Studies, Global Perspectives, Art & Design, Physical Education, and more – allows students to pursue pathways that suit their interests, strengths, and future goals.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t For Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13), students advance to AS and A Level qualifications, recognised by leading universities worldwide. These courses develop deep subject mastery, strong analytical thinking, and independent study skills that ensure our graduates remain competitive on a global stage.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Learning That Inspires Excellence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur teachers support students not only in mastering subject content but also in developing the resilience, discipline, and academic habits required for success in Upper education.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    University and Career Pathway Guidance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Assessment and Academic Tracking<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudents undergo continuous assessment through quizzes, coursework, practical experiments, mock exams, and end-of-unit tests. Regular feedback ensures students understand their progress and areas for improvement.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Beyond the Classroom: Enrichment and Leadership<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese opportunities encourage confidence, initiative, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility – qualities essential for flourishing in adulthood.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Preparing Graduates for a Global Future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy the end of Sixth Form, our students have developed the academic excellence, independence, and global awareness needed for university and beyond. Equipped with internationally recognised qualifications and the personal qualities of responsible global citizens, they leave Edison Aspire ready to succeed in a world outside the classroom.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        upper secondary IGCSE & Sixth Form Our Upper Secondary Department (Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form: Years 10\u201313) represents the culmination of our students\u2019 school journey – an exciting stage where academic specialisation, personal maturity, and future aspirations come together. At Edison International Academy, Aspire, we are committed to guiding students through these important years […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4477","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4477"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5905,"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4477\/revisions\/5905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}