Shaping Minds

Where Discipline Drives Excellence

The RLS Holistic Learning Approach

Our Curriculum

RLS offers a pioneering and enhanced version of the National Curriculum for England, thoughtfully adapted to reflect the values, identity and context of the UAE.

Aligned with our bespoke Leadership Diploma, the curriculum is rooted in transdisciplinary, real-world learning that encourages students to explore their passions while developing academic depth. The programme embraces Islamic vales, Emirati Culture and the Arabic language, while nurturing a strong sense of global citizenship and civic responsibility.

Alongside core academic pathways including; IGCSEs, IA-Levels, IBTECs, Arabic streams and project qualifications. Students experience a holistic journey that merges rigorous learning with leadership development, character-building and future-ready skills, all supported by personlised mentorship.

Our Curriculum Journey

Phase	Age Group	Year Groups	Core Learning	Key Outcomes
Early Years	3 – 5	Foundation 1 – 2	Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework: Personal, Social & Emotional Development Communication & Language Physical Development Mathematics Literacy (Phonics & Early Reading) Expressive Art and Design Understanding the World Wellness Introduction to Arabic language & Islamic Studies	Socially aware Early literacy & numeracy foundation Curiosity-driven learners Foundations in Arabic language
Lower School	5 – 10	Years 1 – 5	Enriched National Curriculum for England Framework: English Mathematics Science & STEAM Arabic language, Social & Islamic Studies Computing Music & Performing Arts Physical Education Humanities - History and Geography Art & Design Technology Financial & Digital Literacy Wellness	Introduction to STEAM Fundamentals of the enriched National Curriculum for England Framework Explore how the world works through experience based learning
Middle School	10 - 14	Years 6 – 9	A transdisciplinary approach to the National Curriculum for England: English Mathematics Sciences & STEAM Digital Literacy Wellness Arabic language, Social & Islamic Studies Transdisciplinary approach to all other subjects within ISEB Independent Project Qualifications (IPQ) Leadership competency development Financial literacy Micro credentials in line with student interests	Research & project skills Critical and systems thinking Bilingual presentation skills Leadership competency foundations Exploration of interest through purposeful project-based learning
Upper School	14 - 16	Years 10 – 11	International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSEs) Mandatory IGCSEs: English, Mathematics, Science A range of additional IGCSE option choices available with students choosing between 5 and 8 subjects Arabic language, Social & Islamic Studies Higher Project Qualifications (HPQ) Leadership competency development Digital Literacy Financial Literacy Wellness Post-16 Pathway Preparation Micro credentials in line with student interests	Academic foundation for advanced qualifications Project-based learning Leadership competencies Confident, curious and independent decision-makers Readiness for Post-16
Post-16	16 – 18	Years 12 – 13	International A Levels and BTEC Qualifications A range of IA Level and BTEC option choices available with students choosing 3 subjects Arabic language & Islamic Studies Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Leadership Diploma Wellness Micro credentials in line with student interests and passions Careers & Futures university readiness	Inquiry-based learning Competitive university application portfolio Leadership Diploma Qualification Career and University readiness