ACADEMICS
Learning Key Stages
Early Years
Our Early Years programme lays the foundation for lifelong learning by focusing on play-based discovery, social development, and the early building blocks of literacy and numeracy. Children are nurtured in a safe, supportive environment where curiosity and creativity thrive.
| ETHIOPIAN /AMERICAN | CAMBRIDGE | BRITISH | KEY STAGES | SECTIONS | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Early Years 1 | Nursery | EYFS | Early Years | 3 yrs-3 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Prep 1 | Early Years 2 | Reception | EYFS | Early Years | 4 yrs-4 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
Primary and Lower Secondary
At this stage, we focus on developing strong academic skills across core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students grow in confidence as they explore a broad curriculum that blends local relevance with international best practice.
| ETHIOPIAN /AMERICAN | CAMBRIDGE | BRITISH | KEY STAGES | SECTIONS | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prep 2 | Stage 1 / Early Years 3 | Year 1 | Key Stage 1 | Primary | 5 yrs-5 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 1 | Stage 2 | Year 2 | Key Stage 1 | Primary | 6 yrs-6 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 2 | Stage 3 | Year 3 | Key Stage 1 | Primary | 7 yrs-7 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 3 | Stage 4 | Year 4 | Key Stage 2 | Primary | 8 yrs-8yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 4 | Stage 5 | Year 5 | Key Stage 2 | Primary | 9 yrs-9 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 5 | Stage 6 | Year 6 | Key Stage 2 | Primary | 10 yrs-10 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 6 | Stage 7 | Year 7 | Key Stage 3 | Lower Secondary | 11 yrs-11 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 7 | Stage 8 | Year 8 | Key Stage 3 | Lower Secondary | 12 yrs-12 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 8 | Stage 9 | Year 9 | Key Stage 3 | Lower Secondary | 13 yrs-13 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
Upper Secondary and Advanced
In these senior years, students are prepared for globally recognised qualifications that open doors to top universities around the world. With specialised subject choices, dedicated teacher support, and an emphasis on academic excellence, learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in higher education and beyond.
| ETHIOPIAN /AMERICAN | CAMBRIDGE | BRITISH | KEY STAGES | SECTIONS | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Stage 10 / IGCSE Y1 | Year 10 | Key Stage 4 | Upper Secondary | 14 yrs-14 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 10 | Stage 11 / IGCSE Y2 | Year 11 | Key Stage 4 | Upper Secondary | 15 yrs-15 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 11 | Stage 12 / AS | Year 12 | Key Stage 5 | Advanced | 16 yrs-16 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
| Grade 12 | Stage 13 / A2 | Year 13 | Key Stage 5 | Advanced | 17 yrs-17 yrs 11 mths by Aug |
Key Assessments
IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) Assessment - Stage 11 / IGCSE Y2.
AS and A Level Assessments -Stage 12 / AS and Stage 13 / A2.
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Assessment - Stage 6 and Stage 9.
Flipper International School works closely
with parents to:
Support students to grow socially, emotionally, and physically.
Enforce positive learning behavior.
Flipper International
School works closely
with parents to:
Support students to grow socially, emotionally, and physically.
Enforce positive learning behavior.
Early Years
Communication, Language and Literacy, Creative Expression, Mathematics, Personal, Social and Emotional Development,
Physical Development and Understanding the World.
Key Stage 1 - 3
Art & Design, Computing, English, Amharic/French, Global Perspectives, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education,
Science, Wellbeing, Humanities (Citizenship and Social Studies incorporated in Humanities).
Key Stage 4
English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Amharic/French, Global Perspectives,
Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, Information Communication Technology, History, Geography,
Citizenship, and Physical Education.
Key Stage 5
English, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Computer Science and Physical Education.