ACE SENIOR SCHOOL
ACE SENIOR
SCHOOL
Years 7, 8 and 9 - Lower Secondary
Students begin their studies of the Lower Secondary Curriculum in year 7 and continue through years 8 and 9. Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. It helps prepare students for the next step of their education, providing a clear path as they progress through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.​
Progression Tests are taken for English as a first or second language, Mathematics and Science at the end of the academic year, in year 7 and again in year 8. These progression tests are administered and graded by the student’s teacher. They are great for tracking and reviewing learners’ progress over time and will enable teachers to give structured feedback to learners and provide evidence of learning to parents and school leaders. The results provide detailed information about the performance of each of our learners and the understanding of the class overall. They enable us to compare the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and groups and identify where to focus further teaching.
Students will sit their Lower Secondary Checkpoint Tests at the end of year 9, for English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. These Checkpoint tests are administered under formal exam conditions and marked by Cambridge International examiners.
Years 10 and 11 - IGCSE
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The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. Cambridge IGCSE offers a flexible and stimulating curriculum, supported with excellent resources and training. Cambridge IGCSE helps improve performance by developing skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving. It is the perfect springboard to advanced study.
Year 12 and 13 - AS/A Level
Year 12
Students begin their AS/A level courses, which are designed as a two year course. Students will take the first half of their exams in a given subject at the end of this year (AS components). Students will typically choose between three AS/A level subjects to study at AS/A level.
Year 13
Students will take the second half of their exams in a given subject at the end of this year. (A2 components). The results from a student’s AS components taken in year 12 and A2 components taken in year 13 are combined to award an overall A level.
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Possible AS/A Level subjects to choose from for years 12 & 13.
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PE (Not exam-focused)
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Music (Not exam-focused
​​Students study all of the following subjects in years 7,8 and 9.
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English
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French
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Mathematics
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Combined Science
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Geography
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History
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Global Perspectives
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Art & Design
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Design & Technology
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PE (Non exam-orientated)
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Music (Non exam-orientated)
Year 10
In year 10, students typically begin studying IGCSE courses in each subject. IGCSEs are designed as a two year course.
Year 11
Regardless of the number of subjects students choose to take exams in, At ACE of Brussels, all students will continue to have all subjects on their timetables until the end of year 11. Students complete their IGCSE courses during this year, sitting their IGCSE exams in May and June.
Towards the end of this academic year, students will need to decide which AS/A level subjects they want to study in years 12 & 13. It is generally advised that students study three subjects at AS/A level. It is recommended that students achieve a C grade and above to progress to studying a given subject at AS/A level.
Students study all of the following subjects in years 10 and 11.
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English
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French
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Mathematics
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Combined Science
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Geography
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History
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Global Perspectives
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Art & Design
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Design & Technology
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PE (Non exam-orientated)
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Music (Non exam-orientated)
General Information
Devices
At ACE of Brussels, our students bring their devices with them each day. Each student is provided with their own school email address and uses their google account to access resources across the Google Education platforms. Our students can also access resources shared by their teachers through their Firefly account. Here students can also keep track of their homework and classwork assignments, as can their parents.
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Form Tutor
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Students attend registration between 08:40 - 09:00 each morning with their form tutor. During this time, form tutors will check-in with students and take attendance for the day. Additionally, form tutors will use this time to inform students about events taking place across the school as well as delivering short presentations relating to important social emotional topics. The form tutor is the first point of contact for parents for day to day queries.
Trips
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Day trips take place across the year for students, which are generally organised by the student’s subject teachers. Students visit local museums, landmarks and places of interest relating to their curriculum studies.
Students will also have the opportunity to attend a residential trip towards the end of the academic year.
Extra curricular activities
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At ACE of Brussels, we offer a variety of free after school activities and clubs for students. Please check the clubs page on your Firefly account for more information or to register your child for an after school club.
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ACE Ascend
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There are 70+ IGCSE subjects and 55+ AS/A level subjects. For students who wish to study a subject not offered at our school, we have an online tutoring service, ACE Ascend. Through ACE Ascend, we source a suitable tutor to deliver online lessons at an additional cost to our regular tuition fees. These online lessons can be built into our students' timetable.