Cambridge Curriculum at Learn Satit Pattana School
Introduction
Learn Satit Pattana School is a certified Cambridge institution, proudly displaying its certificate and wall plaque. The school benefits from exclusive access to a comprehensive range of teaching and learning resources, professional development opportunities, and a world-class curriculum that offers a wide variety of qualifications for students aged 5 to 19.
Curriculum Overview
For lower secondary students (grades 7-9), the curriculum includes ESL, Mathematics, and Science, all following the Cambridge curriculum, with textbooks and other resources provided by Cambridge University Press.
ESL Curriculum and Learning Outcomes
The ESL curriculum is designed to enhance students’ communicative English language skills. Each week, students engage in two double periods focused on achieving the defined Learning Outcomes (LOs) for their respective levels. Students in Grades 7-9 use the “Own It!” and “Prepare!” series from Cambridge University Press and are placed into levels based on their performance in an in-house placement test.
Teaching Methodologies
The learning direction and pace are guided by methodologies and activities specifically designed by teachers to meet the stated LOs. These activities cover all four language skills—receptive and productive—with a deliberate emphasis on maximizing students’ opportunities to speak and listen during core classes. This focus is based on the understanding that students can practice reading and writing English outside of class, while the classroom provides a unique environment for verbal communication and interaction.
Learning Environment and Classroom Atmosphere
The school is committed to fostering a positive and healthy learning culture, making every effort to create a vibrant classroom atmosphere where students can gradually build self-confidence and realize their ability to communicate effectively in English. Building positive rapport between teachers and students, as well as among students themselves, is prioritized. Lessons are a dynamic mix of activities that incorporate both new and familiar technologies, with a strong emphasis on student-centered interactions, including pair work, group work, and the development of individual presentation skills.
Teacher Qualifications
ESL teachers at Learn Satit Pattana School are highly qualified, possessing educational backgrounds in relevant fields, extensive teaching experience, and certified language proficiency, such as an IELTS score. Additionally, many hold the teaching certificate which ensures they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality English instruction.
Assessment and Cambridge Exam Preparation
At the end of each term, students take an exam to assess their mastery of the language points studied throughout the term. Additionally, a ‘mock’ Cambridge for Schools test is administered to objectively evaluate students in each Grade 7-9 year group, familiarizing them with the test format and question types they may encounter in an official exam.
Cambridge Exam Support
Throughout their time in grades 7-9, students are supported in taking Cambridge exams, such as the A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools, and B2 First for Schools, depending on their ESL class placement following the in-house placement exams.
