Education UAE - Issue 24 - Wellbeing Issue Summer 2025

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BRITISH CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Years 7–9 (Ages 11–14)   Key Stage 3   Optional HPQ Years 10–11 (Ages 14–16)  IGCSE

 Choose up to 9 subjects Years 12–13 (Ages 16–18)   A Levels (3–4 subjects)   Optional EPQ   Qualifications: Pearson Edexcel · Cambridge   Recognised by UK & global universities Gemma Schofield Head of admissionsadmissions@minervavirtual.com

Visit their website ( www.minervavirtual.com ) and attend one of their daily GST Discovery Events. Families must enrol by August 13 th for September 8 th start.

new cohort joining us in September. He shares our ethos that all children have the right to the education that suits them and this appointment is very much part of our determination to eliminate any possible compromises they may have to make to succeed.” Students joining the GST stream will be fully integrated into the Minerva Virtual Academy community, participating in assemblies, after-school clubs, and social rooms with

students from the UK and worldwide. Weekly GST community sessions, enrichment clubs, and future trip programmes will ensure regional students enjoy both online flexibility and in-person connection. CONNECTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE “Flexibility should never mean isolation,” said Principal Suzanne Lindley. “Our GST students will experience all the benefits of our international network while having a

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