The Winstedt School

Leading Bespoke, Inclusive, and Holistic Education for Diverse Learners

CURRICULUM

The Winstedt School delivers an internationally-recognised mainstream curriculum modelled on the UK system through multi-sensory, arts-infused lessons and personalised instruction. Our students access internationally accredited curriculum through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). The Secondary School core subjects are all taught in line with EdExcel KS3 and KS4 curriculum. Our students graduate in Year 13 with an internationally accredited Winstedt School Diploma. Leveraging our small class sizes and emphasis on integrated arts and therapy, Winstedt teachers customise instruction to support the learning or special needs of each student while keeping them actively engaged.

We personalise instruction to meet students where they are, providing the right level of challenge, support, and flexibility to build academic confidence. With a high teacher-to-student ratio, our experienced educators and in-house therapists create a nurturing environment that honours individual learning profiles. Every student is supported to grow in independence, communication, collaboration, and resilience.


Our Primary School offers the EdExcel International Primary Curriculum and Lower Secondary curriculum provide a structured approach to learning Literacy, Maths, and Science. Students in Years 3-6 are grouped by their ability levels for the core subjects of Literacy, Phonology, and Maths. Each student is learning at the level, and in the style, that best suits their needs be it visual, auditory, tactile, or kinaesthetic. Through the Second Step® curriculum, Prep School students receive weekly social-emotional learning instruction in the classroom designed to help them develop the skills they need to connect and thrive, including personal projects empowering students to develop their leadership skills and to become independent learners.

International Primary Curriculum (IPC) provides a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum, with a clear process of learning and specific Learning Goals for every subject. IPC utilises thematic units to connect concepts across Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Technology, History, Geography, Music, Physical Education, Art, and Society (all these subjects are covered in IPC). This integrated approach reinforces concepts in a cross-disciplinary manner and is taught through hands-on learning using multiple resources and activities.  IPC develops international mindedness and encourages personal learning through the use of its Personal Learning Goals ensuring that our students are ready to become global citizens. 

Our Prep School educators and therapists, along with the pastoral care department work closely with our Secondary School educators to ensure that our Year 6 students transition smoothly into the next year group.  Our Year 6 students are given the opportunities to engage with the Year 7 students through combined projects so that the students are familiar with the Upper Primary School educators and support teams. A buddy system is in place for those who may need a helping hand. All the curriculum is closely reviewed in order for our students to build on their prior knowledge from their time in Primary and then succeed in achieving their learning goals in Secondary School. 

Course Duration

Year 3: 10 months
Year 4: 10 months
Year 5: 10 months
Year 6: 10 months

Winstedt offers a WASC accredited High School Diploma. The 24-credit Diploma is completed
without traditional exams – through
coursework, projects and formative
assessment. This allows students to
demonstrate their learning in meaningful,
authentic ways that reflect their strengths.
Graduates go on to universities, colleges
and employment.

Secondary School follows the EdExcel UK Curriculum through Key Stages 3 and 4 in core subjects (English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Health). Across Electives, students have a wide range of choices which include: Arts, Music, STEAM, Theatre Studies, Visual Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Sports Science, Photography, Early Childhood Education and Digital Marketing, depending on availability.

We draw on multiple resources to develop a unique blend of curriculum options for students. Our blend combines UK Curriculum courses and highly individualised electives with adaptive and individualised learning opportunities. Additionally, we are constantly expanding partnerships with tertiary education institutions to provide immersive post-secondary educational experiences.

Winstedt’s Secondary School offers a unique blend of academically challenging and inquiry-based learning opportunities. Students engage in electives backed by International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, and have access to individually paced online courses, and exploratory courses with an applied STEAM focus.

Our students graduate in Year 13 with not only an internationally accredited Winstedt School Diploma, but with the resilience, creativity and clarity to define their own future.

View our AY2025-2026 Secondary Curriculum Course Guide.

Course Duration

Year 7: 10 months
Year 8: 10 months
Year 9: 10 months
TWS Diploma (Year 10-13): 4-year Programme

Students at The Winstedt School are assessed throughout the year using a combination of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments occur frequently and provide both students and teachers with feedback regarding next steps for each individual.

Summative assessments take the form of “Knowledge Checks” which assess each student’s knowledge and application of the skills and concepts learnt during the unit or term. Accommodations for specific learning needs will be provided, as needed, for all assessments.

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