{"id":313,"date":"2025-08-22T08:55:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.windfield.ac.th\/?post_type=curriculum&#038;p=313"},"modified":"2025-09-26T11:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T04:54:19","slug":"cambridge-upper-secondary-ages-14-16","status":"publish","type":"curriculum","link":"https:\/\/new.windfield.ac.th\/fr\/cambridge-upper-secondary-ages-14-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Upper Secondary (Ages 14\u201316)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_09e25b12 has_text_color height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_b860ca69 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Cambridge Upper Secondary (Ages 14\u201316)<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The <strong>Cambridge Upper Secondary Curriculum<\/strong> at Windfield International School is designed for students aged <strong>14 to 16 (Years 10\u201311)<\/strong>. This stage prepares learners for internationally recognised qualifications &#8211; <strong>Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level<\/strong> &#8211; opens pathways to further education worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Students develop academic depth, critical thinking, and practical skills while exploring subjects that match their individual interests and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>At Secondary levels, Cambridge provides Additional Language and English as a Second Language. In addition, <strong>Windfield International School<\/strong> offers <strong>English Language Support<\/strong> as an extra programme outside the Cambridge curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs my-curriculum-tabs layout_hor style_modern switch_hover\" style=\"--sections-title-size:0.9rem\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list items_7 align_none\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list-h\"><button class=\"w-tabs-item active\" aria-controls=\"content-t4f0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Curriculum<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-cbe9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Subjects<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-ke6a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Core Subjects<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-a223\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Teaching &amp; Learning Approaches<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-b631\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Purpose &amp; Progression<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-y9b3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Upper Secondary Attributes<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-tcf8\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Transitions &amp; Pathways<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_triangle cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section active\" id=\"t4f0\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header active\" aria-controls=\"content-t4f0\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Curriculum<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-t4f0\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Cambridge Upper Secondary offers two equivalent routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cambridge IGCSE<\/strong> &#8211; over 70 subjects, widely recognised by universities and employers worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cambridge O Level<\/strong> &#8211; Over 40 subjects, offered in specific regions with the same international recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Windfield, learners typically select between <strong>5 and 14 subjects<\/strong>, balancing compulsory core areas with personal choices that support future studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"cbe9\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-cbe9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Subjects<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-cbe9\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Students can choose from a wide range of subject groups:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English \u2013 First Language, Second Language<\/li>\n<li>A range of foreign languages (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, and more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Humanities and Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Studies<\/li>\n<li>Global Perspectives\u2122 (IGCSE only)<\/li>\n<li>Psychology (NEW, from 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combined Science (core \/ extended)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinated Sciences (core \/ extended)<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mathematics (Core\/Extended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Creative and professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Art &amp; Design<\/li>\n<li>Music<\/li>\n<li>Computer Science<\/li>\n<li>IGCSE PE (Sport &amp; Physical Education)<\/li>\n<li>Travel and Tourism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Core Subjects<\/strong>: Thai Culture, PE and Career Development(Wellbeing)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ke6a\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ke6a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Core Subjects<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ke6a\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Physical Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"a223\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-a223\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Teaching &amp; Learning Approaches<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-a223\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At Windfield, learning at upper secondary is active, applied, and future-focused:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inquiry-Based learning<\/strong> \u2014 learners investigate and explore topics in depth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical and Experimental learning<\/strong> \u2014 especially in sciences, ICT, and creative subjects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytical thinking<\/strong> \u2014 applying knowledge to new and unfamiliar contexts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Outlook<\/strong> \u2013 linking learning to international perspectives and real-world challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment-Driven Preparation<\/strong> \u2013 rigorous training aligned with Cambridge examination standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"b631\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-b631\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Purpose &amp; Progression<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-b631\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Cambridge Upper Secondary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It provides globally recognised qualifications<\/strong> accepted by universities and employers worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>Equips learners with <strong>knowledge, skills, and confidence<\/strong> to succeed in higher education and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares students for:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cambridge Advanced (AS &amp; A Level, ages 16\u201319)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>National post-16 qualifications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Develops lifelong learning skills: <strong>critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"y9b3\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-y9b3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Upper Secondary Attributes<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-y9b3\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At this stage, students are encouraged to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Confident<\/strong> \u2013 working with ideas, evidence, and arguments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible<\/strong> \u2013 making informed choices and respecting others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflective<\/strong> \u2013 learning from experience and feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovative<\/strong> \u2013 applying creativity in new contexts.<\/li>\n<li>They engage with global issues, communities, and strive for personal growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"tcf8\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-tcf8\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Transitions &amp; Pathways<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-tcf8\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><strong>From Lower Secondary (Stage 9)<\/strong>: smooth progression with aligned subject frameworks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Cambridge Advanced (AS &amp; A Level, ages 16\u201319)<\/strong>: academic foundations are directly connected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To university and careers<\/strong>: IGCSEs and O Levels are globally valued, giving students strong foundations for future study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_df271145 has_text_color height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">What are the benefits of choosing Cambridge Upper Secondary at Windfield?<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Wide choice of <strong>subjects tailored to learner interests and goals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International recognition<\/strong> that unlocks global opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>A balance <strong>between academic rigour and practical application<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated teachers and resources ensuring <strong>exam readiness and personal growth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Windfield International School, Cambridge Upper Secondary empowers learners to take charge of their education, preparing them for <strong>advanced study, university, and a future without borders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cambridge Upper Secondary (Ages 14\u201316)The Cambridge Upper Secondary Curriculum at Windfield International School is designed for students aged 14 to 16 (Years 10\u201311). 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