Victoria English School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
About
Victoria English School provides a British-style curriculum in an international setting, serving expatriate and local children from FS1 to Sixth Form.
Key facts
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Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,200
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 80
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
- Teachers
- 80
Student support
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- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- School bus
- Yes
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Diving deeper
Uniform
School uniforms and merchandise are available from the VES uniform store.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Four houses run from FS to Sixth Form, with an annual inter-house competition across curriculum areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Secondary follows the National Curriculum of England, leading to IGCSE and A Level, with KS3 in Years 7–9 and KS4 in Years 10–11.
- KS3 (Years 7-9)
- KS4 IGCSE (Years 10-11)
- A Level sixth form
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports a 100% A-Level pass rate and highlights recent International GCSE and A-Level results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Community work ranges from local clean-ups and charity drives to an annual international community trip.
- Local clean-up drives
- Charity volunteering
- Annual international community trip
- Family Fun Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school received the Outstanding Pearson Learners Award, with students recognised for top subject marks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for 2025–2026 are open, with online enrollment available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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