Curriculum

A great emphasis is placed on these two subjects in the curriculum. The ability to understand, speak
and write in good English is of huge importance in present day society, and it aids in the learning of
other subjects.
A high-quality education in English will teach pupils to speak and write fluently so that they can
communicate their ideas and emotions to others and through their reading and listening, others can
communicate with them. Through reading in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally,
emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Literature, especially, plays a key role in such
development. Reading also enables pupils both to acquire knowledge and to build on what they
already know. All the skills of language are essential to participating fully as a member of society. The
overarching aim of the English department is to promote high standards of language and literacy by
equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of
literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. KS4 pupils are entered for one/two IGCSEs, English
Language and English Literature. The school uses the Cambridge IGCSE examining board at KS4.

Mathematics is one of the core National Curriculum subjects taught at Darul Uloom. Great emphasis
is placed on a subject that forms an important foundation for many career paths. Recent performance
in this subject has been very impressive. KS3 pupils follow the new ‘My Maths’ syllabus which
focuses on understand concepts and then applying these concepts when tackling problem solving
questions. When pupils reach KS4 they will either complete the foundation tier or the higher tier. They
will further develop their core knowledge and confidently tackle more advanced mathematical
problems. The school uses  Cambridge IGCSE examining board. This has been designed to develop all pupils
problem solving skills.

The use of experiments and practical work is an integral part of the learning of science. Darul Uloom’s
science laboratory and preparatory room is equipped with appliances and apparatus that will enable
students to acquire a comprehensive education in science from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 4, with
the aid of specialist, well-qualified teachers. All pupils should leave having an outlook in life where
Science to them is more than a lesson but is everywhere around us impacting our daily lives.

An advanced take on science, adding to their knowledge of living, physical and material in the world.

History is planned to be taught in 2019/2020 through a series of classroom lectures with students being taught aspects of Islamic
History as well as key events from British modern History. Students will be taught how to textually analyse sources and work out their reliability by comparing and contrasting with other related events. History will be taught up to GCSE level allowing students to learn key skills that will enable them to further their educational aspirations in humanity subjects. We plan to follow the AQA curriculum and use the AQA examination board.

Analysis and comprehension applied to specific literature including works of Shakespeare, Dickens and Priestley.

This subject provides an opportunity to teach students about different religions and viewpoints,
around the world. It is designed to create an appreciation and tolerance within the students for other
ways of life, and the importance of learning to live in harmony in spite of differences in lifestyles and
beliefs.  The school uses Cambridge IGCSE examining board.

Increasingly in this modern age, the use of computers is becoming indispensable in every sphere of
society. Darul Uloom has a modern ICT laboratory equipped with the latest computers and
accessories, so that students acquire a thorough education in this subject from Year 7 onwards.
Furthermore, ICT equipment (computers, projectors etc.) is used throughout the Madrasah, displaying
a clear focus on students acquiring literacy in IT. In Key Stage 3 students learn various programming
codes and essential IT skills that will place them at an advantage when leaving the school. In Key
Stage 4 students engage in Cida/Dida courses. This was introduced from September 2016.

Study of Arabic grammar, sentences, and vocabulary, learning coherently how to speak, read and write in Arabic.

These foreign languages are taught beyond A-level standard by specialist teachers. Again, the pass
rates for these subjects have consistently been 100 % A-C. Pupils have choices when it comes to
languages. The school uses Cambridge IGCSE examining board.

Learning how to read, write and speak in a variety of contexts, acquiring an array of knowledge about cultures and countries in which Urdu is spoken.

These foreign languages are taught beyond A-level standard by specialist teachers. Again, the pass
rates for these subjects have consistently been 100 % A-C. Pupils have choices when it comes to
languages. The school uses  Cambridge IGCSE examining board.