Curriculum

We aims to provide young people with a life-changing education that allows them to excel in the modern world. Our desire is for learning to be transformative and to give our students access to areas of knowledge, skills and experience that make them excited about learning for their whole life.

Please refer to the Curriculum Overview for further information on each subject area.

Key Stage 3 Subjects (Years 7 to 9)

  • Art and Design
  • Arabic
  • Computer Science
  • English Literature
  • English Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Islamic Studies
  • PSHE
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education
  • Qur’an
  • Science (Triple)

Key Stage 4 Subjects (Years 10 to 11)

Mandatory

  • Arabic
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • English Literature
  • English Language
  • Islamic Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • PSHE
  • Physical Education
  • Qur’an

Optional

  • Art
  • Business Studies / French
  • Geography / History
  • Religious Education
  • Further Maths

Arabic

– Arabic is taught as a modern foreign language for use in reading, speaking and listening. At Tarbiyyah we believe students should have much regard towards learning Arabic as it is the language Allah choose to reveal his final revelation to Mankind. It is important that the students feel connected to the Quran and understand it as a source of guidance, inspiration and strength. Alongside the use of Arabic for day to day speaking, listening, reading and writing, the students will translate and memorise hadeeth which complements their understanding of the Qu’ran and Sunnah.

English (Literature and Language)

– We firmly believe that superior command of the English language for our students is key to unlocking potential not only in examinations but from a cultural and heritage standpoint. Being able to articulate yourself and use language as a skill to debate, converse and reason is crucial.
– At Tarbiyyah Secondary Boys School we study a wide variety of texts from different sources such as short stories, poems, plays and classical literature
– We enrich our English curriculum with a cross-curricular approach to ensure that the sciences and arts are supported by good use of language. Similarly our extra curricular provision provides support such as within our debating club

Maths and Computer Science

– Mathematics is a core subject that our students do well in. Logical thinking and problem solving are taught as key skills that support higher learning in subjects such as Computer Science
– We understand that computing is becoming increasingly important in todays world and therefore we pay importance to the subject. Students are taught a wide range of skills from coding, to graphical design, administration and hardware management.

Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

– Our sciences curriculum ensures that the subject knowledge taught is supported by practical examples in our fully resourced lab. Students are taught about lab safety and about the philosophy and methodology of science which complements their faith.

Humanities

– History and Geography are taught as separate subjects at Key Stage 3 with emphasis on building the key skills required such as to challenge, analyse, order, classify and justify. History teaches not only GCSE curricular events from the UK and Europe but also touches on key events around the globe that we believe will enrich their understanding of how our societies have been shaped to this day.
– Islamic history is taught in Islamic studies lessons, however cross curricular key skills are used and comparisons to similar occurrences can sometimes be studied.

Art & Design

– Art and design is an ideal subject to enhance the creative instinct of our students. They are taught how to use the power of sketching and note taking in order to unlock obstacles and develop ideas. Students will also learn about the history of art and link to other subjects such as maths and computer science through geometry for example.

Physical Education

– Physical Education is broad and diverse at Tarbiyyah Secondary Boys School to ensure students get a chance to explore and find something that they may pursue as an interest.
– We emphasise the need to eat healthy, stay active and fit and understand the wider benefits of sports and physical activity. Likewise healthy competition at all levels is encouraged to develop mental strength, courage and resilience.

French

– French is taught as a Modern Foreign Language aimed at teaching skills required to read, speak and comprehend.

Qur'an

Learning the book of Allah is fundamental to our Ethos and development of the moral and upright personality.
This is taught using
– Etiquettes of learning Qu’ran
– Reading / Recitation (tajweed) with rules
– Memoriation (Hifz) and revision (Mu’ajirah)
– Extracting Meaning (Tafseer) and their sources

Islamic Studies

– This is the glue that holds our curriculum together and permeates throughout.
This includes
– Knowledge of Allah (Tawhid)
– Etiquette and Manners (Adhaab wa Ahklaaq)
– The Pillars of Islam
– The Pillars of Eemaan
– Understanding of the Acts of Worship (fiqh)
– Islamic History (Seerah)