The secondary school combines the Middle School, Grades 6 – 8, and the High School, Grades 9 – 12. The majority of middle school and high school classes are held in the Gowans Center.
GRADES 6 – 8
Students in Grade 6 – 8 follow the Cambridge International Lower Secondary Curriculum for the key areas of Maths, Science and English. Core subjects at Bingham Academy for our middle schoolers are PSSHE, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, PE, ICT, and Art.
Grade 8 students compete Cambridge Assessment International Progression tests at the end of the second semester.
GRADES 9 – 10
Students in Grade 9 – 10 use the International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE). Grade 9 and 10 choose subjects in Grade 9 only, as IGCSE courses are completed at the end of the grade 10 year. Core subjects taken at Bingham Academy for Grade 9 and 10 students include PSSHE, English, Math, Coordinated Science, Geography or History, a Foreign Language and an elective subject of PE, ICT, or Art.
GRADES 11 – 12
Students in Grades 11 – 12 use the International AS and A levels.
Bingham Academy offers as wide a range of Grade 11 and 12 subjects as is possible with the availability of staff and space. PSSHE (Personal, Spiritual, Social, Health Education) is a required subject for both Grade 11 and 12 students. Additionally, all Grade 11 students are required to take four 'AS' level subjects or a combination of four 'AS' Level, IGCSE, or non-CIE courses as available.
All Grade 12 students are also required to take three ‘A’ level subjects or a combination of four 'A' Level, 'AS' Level, IGCSE, or non-CIE subjects as available.
All students must complete the Synthesis Project in order to graduate. This capstone includes a research paper, a formal presentation before peers, parents, and judges, and a defense of their position before the judging panel. This project is typically completed during the spring of Grade 11.
