Academics

Subjects at DIS

The subjects our learners study at each stage of the Cambridge pathway, grouped by department.

Departments

What your child will study.

Primary and Lower Secondary subjects are listed below. At IGCSE and A Level, subjects are chosen with each learner.

English and Literature

EnglishPrimary · Lower Secondary
English LiteratureLower Secondary

Mathematics

MathematicsPrimary · Lower Secondary
UCMAS mental arithmeticPrimary · Lower Secondary

Sciences

SciencePrimary
BiologyLower Secondary
ChemistryLower Secondary
PhysicsLower Secondary

Computing and ICT

ComputingPrimary
ICTLower Secondary

Humanities

HistoryPrimary · Lower Secondary
GeographyPrimary · Lower Secondary
Religious EducationPrimary
Cambridge Global PerspectivesPrimary · Lower Secondary

Languages

FrenchPrimary · Lower Secondary

Creative and performing arts

ArtPrimary · Lower Secondary
MusicPrimary
Drama, dance, music and creative arts clubsWednesdays and Fridays

Early Years

Seven areas of learningReception, UK EYFS framework

IGCSE

Students take between eight and ten Cambridge IGCSE subjects, depending on their ability, interest and career aspirations.

AS & A Level

Students study three or four subjects over two years, chosen from the five subject groups of the Cambridge AS & A Level curriculum.

Questions about subjects?

Our team is happy to talk you through each stage.