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Zaytūn International Academy

Academics at ZIA

Cambridge Curriculum

A world-class education framework that prepares students for success in their academic journey and beyond, following the renowned Cambridge Pathway.

Primary
Ages 5-11 years
Lower Secondary
Ages 11-14 years
Grades at ZIA
3rd to 8th
Students learning at Zaytūn International Academy
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The Cambridge Pathway

At ZIA, students follow the first two stages of the Cambridge Pathway, building a strong foundation for the next steps of their education.

  1. Ages 5-11 years

    Cambridge Primary

    Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey, providing a strong foundation at the beginning of their schooling before…

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  2. Ages 11-14 years

    Cambridge Lower Secondary

    Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey, providing a strong foundation at the beginning of their schooling before…

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1Ages 5-11 years

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey, providing a strong foundation at the beginning of their schooling before progressing through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.

Curriculum Overview

By offering Cambridge Primary, we provide a broad and balanced education for your learners, helping them to thrive throughout their schooling, work and life. With ten subjects to choose from, including English, mathematics and science, there are plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression and wellbeing in a variety of ways.

The curriculum is flexible, so we can shape it around how we want students to learn. Subjects can be offered in any combination and adapted to suit our context, culture and school ethos. We offer Cambridge Primary alongside our national curriculum, as part of a comprehensive and bilingual programme.

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Cambridge Primary at Zaytūn International Academy
Cambridge Primary, Ages 5-11 years

2Ages 11-14 years

Cambridge Lower Secondary

Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey, providing a strong foundation at the beginning of their schooling before progressing through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.

Curriculum Overview

By offering Cambridge Primary, we provide a broad and balanced education for your learners, helping them to thrive throughout their schooling, work and life. With ten subjects to choose from, including English, mathematics and science, there are plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression and wellbeing in a variety of ways.

The curriculum is flexible, so we can shape it around how we want students to learn. Subjects can be offered in any combination and adapted to suit our context, culture and school ethos. We offer Cambridge Primary alongside our national curriculum, as part of a comprehensive and bilingual programme.

More Details on the Cambridge website
Cambridge Lower Secondary at Zaytūn International Academy
Cambridge Lower Secondary, Ages 11-14 years

Subjects

A broad and balanced curriculum delivered through the internationally recognised Cambridge framework, alongside Qur’anic and Arabic studies.

  • EnglishReading, writing, speaking and listening for confident communication.
  • MathematicsNumber, geometry, measure and problem-solving.
  • ScienceEnquiry, investigation and hands-on experiments.
  • Social StudiesHistory, geography and the world around us.
  • HindiLanguage and literature in the national language.
  • ArabicThe language of the Qur’an, read, written and understood.
  • Qur’anic Studies & HifzThematic study of the Qur’an, with a dedicated Hifz stream.
  • Art & CraftCreativity, design and expression.
  • Physical EducationFitness, sport and teamwork every week.

Our Approach

At ZIA, we nurture students holistically—sharpening minds, strengthening bodies, and enlightening souls through ethical values.

A Sharp Mind

The learning process involves improving the cognitive abilities of all students to the highest possible level, developing high level thinking skills, educating them to think creatively and learning to solve problems through innovative methods.

A Healthy Body

The physical and sporting activities are geared towards improving all aspects of the student’s physical self, such as strength, stamina, motor skills, reflexes, concentration and self discipline. The wider benefits of the programme are to do with building team spirit, peer camaraderie, healthy competition and fair play.

An Enlightened Soul

A thematic study of the Qur’an and other authentic religious texts, complemented by a Tarbiyyah programme, is designed to nurture God-consciousness, the noble character exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and a deep love for God, His Messenger, and faith-based values.

Student Development

Beyond academics, every boy grows as a learner, a believer and a leader.

Cambridge Academics

A comprehensive range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, and Art & Craft, delivered through the internationally recognised Cambridge framework.

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Qur’an & Islamic Studies

Thematic studies of the Qur’an and Arabic studies are complemented by a strong Tarbiyyah programme aimed at developing the noble character exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A dedicated Hifz stream is available.

Physical Education & Sports

Physical Education and sports promote good health and fitness. They inculcate many values such as fair play, team spirit, persistence, hard work and discipline.

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Leadership

Students are encouraged to play a leading role and contribute positively to the educational, social, political, economic and environmental well being of their community, country and the world.

Character Development

A Tarbiyyah programme nurtures God-consciousness, the noble character exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and strong self-esteem and a confident personal identity.

Creativity & Critical Thinking

Developing high level thinking skills, educating students to think creatively and learning to solve problems through innovative methods.

Experiential Learning

Excursions and educational visits, such as the Railway Museum, the Science Museum and the Delhi Zoo, take learning beyond the classroom.

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