Academics
Our Curriculum Overview
A Commitment to Excellence
Buana Siswa School aims at offering all our students a broad and balanced curriculum that provides rewarding and stimulating activities to prepare them for the best social and cultural life.
Ages 12-15 / Years 7-10 Secondary
Phase 1: Cambridge Lower Secondary (Ages 12–14 / Years 7-9) Cambridge Lower Secondary builds on the foundations of primary education. During these three years, we focus on helping students discover their strengths and develop a deeper curiosity about the world. • The Curriculum: Students study a broad and balanced range of subjects. This breadth ensures they have a solid foundation before specializing in later years.
• Core Subjects: English (as a First or Second Language), Mathematics, Sciences and Social Sciences.
Phase 2: Cambridge Upper Secondary – IGCSE (Ages 14-15 / Years 10–11) The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international qualification for this age group. It is a two-year intensive programme that concludes with external examinations.
• Subject Choices & Specialization: Students typically take between 5 to 6 subjects. This allows them to tailor their education toward their future career interests (e.g., STEM, Business, or the Arts).
• Core Requirements: All students generally take English, Mathematics
• Global Recognition: IGCSEs are recognized by leading universities and employers worldwide as evidence of academic ability. They are the perfect bridge to A Levels or the IB Diploma.
Ages 16-17 / Years 11-12 Junior College
Our Junior College programme is a rigorous, two-year pre-university course designed for students who seek entry into the world’s leading universities. It encourages deep subject knowledge, independent research, and the ability to make reasoned arguments.
The Structure of the Programme
This is a two-step programme to suit a student’s academic goals:
1. AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary): taken at the end of Year 11. It covers the full AS Level syllabus. It can be a standalone qualification or the first step toward a full A Level.
2. A2 Level: taken at the end of Year 12. This is the full A Level syllabus. When combined with the AS Level results, it forms the full A Level qualification.
Subject Choices and Specialization
Unlike other curricula that require a broad range of subjects, Our Cambridge Advanced allows students to specialize.
• Students typically choose 3 to 4 subjects.
• This focus allows them to develop an expert-level understanding of subjects they intend to study at university (e.g., choosing Physics, Chemistry, and Maths for an Engineering degree).