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The Cambridge Pathway is an international education framework used globally by schools and home educators. It provides a structured, progressive curriculum for students aged 5 to 19, focusing on deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and higher-order thinking skills.

Cambridge International Education (CIE) Curriculum Framework

The Cambridge Pathway is an international education framework used globally by schools and home educators. It provides a structured, progressive curriculum for students aged 5 to 19, focusing on deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and higher-order thinking skills.

Governing Body: Cambridge University Press & Assessment (University of Cambridge)

Year Adopted: 2023 (Latest curriculum updates for Primary and Lower Secondary)

Grade Levels Covered

Stage 1 (Grade K/1), Stage 2 (Grade 1/2), Stage 3 (Grade 2/3), Stage 4 (Grade 3/4), Stage 5 (Grade 4/5), Stage 6 (Grade 5/6), Stage 7 (Grade 6/7), Stage 8 (Grade 7/8), Stage 9 (Grade 8/9), Upper Secondary (IGCSE), Advanced (AS & A Level)

English (First Language)

Stage 1

1Rw.01 Reading

Identify the main characters in a story and talk about what happens to them.

Key skills: character identification, narrative recall
1Wv.01 Writing

Use simple words and phrases to describe familiar people, places, and objects.

Key skills: descriptive vocabulary, sentence construction

Stage 6

6Ri.01 Reading

Analyze how different viewpoints are expressed in fiction and non-fiction texts.

Key skills: perspective analysis, critical reading
6Wp.02 Writing

Use a range of sentence structures and punctuation to create specific effects for the reader.

Key skills: stylistic writing, complex punctuation

Stage 9

9Ra.02 Reading

Synthesize information from different sources to develop a coherent argument or explanation.

Key skills: synthesis, argumentation
9Wc.01 Writing

Write complex texts for a range of audiences and purposes, using appropriate register and style.

Key skills: formal register, audience awareness

Mathematics

Stage 1

1Nc.01 Number

Count objects up to 20, recognizing that the last number said tells how many objects there are.

Key skills: counting, cardinality
1Gv.01 Geometry

Identify and describe common 2D and 3D shapes in the environment.

Key skills: shape recognition, spatial awareness

Stage 6

6Nf.01 Number (Fractions)

Understand that a fraction, decimal, and percentage can represent the same value.

Key skills: equivalence, conversion
6Sp.01 Statistics

Plan and conduct a statistical investigation, including data collection and interpretation.

Key skills: data analysis, investigative process

Stage 9

9Ae.02 Algebra

Solve linear equations with one unknown, including those with brackets and fractional coefficients.

Key skills: equation solving, variable manipulation
9Gv.04 Geometry

Apply Pythagoras' theorem to solve problems in two dimensions.

Key skills: geometric proof, problem solving

Science

Stage 1

1Bp.01 Biology

Identify the major parts of the human body (e.g., head, torso, limbs).

Key skills: anatomy, observation
1Tw.01 Thinking and Working Scientifically

Ask questions and use simple equipment to make observations.

Key skills: inquiry, scientific tools

Stage 6

6Ps.01 Physics

Describe how light travels and how shadows are formed.

Key skills: optics, causal explanation
6Es.02 Earth and Space

Explain the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun in the solar system.

Key skills: astronomy, systems thinking

Stage 9

9Bc.03 Biology

Explain the process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.

Key skills: biochemical processes, ecology
9Cc.01 Chemistry

Use the particle model to explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Key skills: particle theory, modeling

Global Perspectives

Stage 1

1Rs.01 Research

Ask simple questions about a global issue (e.g., environment, health).

Key skills: questioning, curiosity

Stage 6

6An.01 Analysis

Identify and explain the causes and consequences of a local or global issue.

Key skills: cause and effect, critical thinking
6Cl.01 Collaboration

Work effectively in a team to plan and carry out a project to improve a local issue.

Key skills: teamwork, project management

Stage 9

9Ev.02 Evaluation

Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different perspectives on a global issue.

Key skills: bias detection, comparative evaluation

Implementation Notes

In the context of Elective Home Education (EHE), these standards are used as a benchmark for 'suitable and efficient' education. Unlike schools, home educators have the flexibility to adapt the pace and sequence of these standards. Many parents use the Cambridge Pathway to prepare students for international qualifications like IGCSEs, which are widely accepted for university entrance globally.

Assessment

Student achievement is typically assessed through 'Progression Tests' at the end of each stage and 'Checkpoint' exams at the end of Stage 6 (Primary) and Stage 9 (Lower Secondary). Formal qualifications are obtained through IGCSE and A-Level examinations administered by registered exam centers.

About This Standard
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January 13, 2026

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