Ordinary level
BRIGHT FUTURE BEGINS WITH A BRIGHT EDUCATION!
Our ordinary secondary school education serves as a model for competence-based teaching and learning, ensuring consistency and coherence across all subjects. Our philosophy is to ensure that students reach their full potential at every level of education, preparing them to be well integrated into society and to take advantage of best schools in advanced level. We emphasize the importance of supporting teaching and learning materials in order to facilitate learning process. Many factors influence what students learn, how well they learn, and the skills they develop. Among these factors are the instructional materials that are available. Special emphasis is placed on activities that facilitate the learning process by allowing students to develop their ideas and make new discoveries through concrete activities carried out individually or with peers.
TEACHING LEVELS
Senior 1
Senior 1 is the first year of our secondary school and is typically attended by students aged 11 or 12. Students begin to progress from the elementary curriculum to more rigorous coursework. They start using more complex problem-solving strategies and studying more in-depth concepts like mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Senior 2
Senior 2 students, which include senior 1 graduates and transfer students, are typically 12 or 13 years old. Students at this level become more self-sufficient in their studies and acquire the skills required to conduct in-depth research on topics. They delve into more challenging subjects such as history, language arts, and entrepreneurship.
Senior 3
Senior 3 serves as a year of self-discovery. It prepares students for the general national examination, which determines their advanced level courses, which are either sciences in the Rwandan Basic Education Board or technical studies in the Technical Secondary School.
SUCCESS METHODOLOGY
Teacher-based
The teacher-based methodology enables teachers to present information in a clear and organized manner. The teacher explains demonstrations clearly and gives students examples to help them understand the concepts and ideas. This preliminary method provides students with the surface level knowledge required for understanding a topic before moving on to more in-depth exploration via verbal presentations such as discussions and student responses.
Group works
Group works take many forms. In some classes, small groups meet throughout the semester or year to complete a project or create a presentation. Other classes require student groups to complete a one-time assignment or collaborate on a long-term research paper. Group work also includes activities in the classroom where students collaborate to solve a problem or evaluate a text. Working in groups, regardless of the assignment, allows our students to gain valuable skills for the future, such as collaboration, shared leadership, and project development.
Laboratory experiments
Laboratory activities vary depending on the class. In general, our laboratory activities include experiments, dissections, and other hands-on activities designed to help students understand and apply chemistry, biology, and physics principles Biology students can observe an organism's life cycle and classify animal or plant parts, whereas chemists use lab glassware, chemicals, and magnetism to understand concepts like solid-liquid properties and morality. Laboratory activities allow our students to apply theories learned in class and observe their impact in real-world settings.
Field study
Field study is a type of experiential learning that allows our tudents to observe, study, and interact with their surroundings. They take place in a variety of settings, such as a local park, a nature trail, or even online. Field studies are typically interdisciplinary, combining science, math, language, art, literature, and history. Students collect and analyze data through observations, interviews, readings, and other methods. Field studies also allow our students to learn about different cultures, practice their interpersonal skills, and gain a greater sense of responsibility for environmental management.
Assessment
These are tests and evaluations used to assess student learning and progress. They are classified as end-of-unit assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments. Each category serves a specific purpose, such as assessing student comprehension of content and materials, tracking student progress, and providing feedback to both students and teachers. End-of-unit assessments are typically administered at the end of a unit or course to evaluate comprehension and progress with the material covered. Formative assessments are used throughout a course or unit to monitor student progress and provide opportunities for practice and feedback. Summative assessments are also given at the end of a trimester to evaluate learning and draw conclusions about student performance.