Grades 1 – 5
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint taken at the end of Grade 5.
- English as a First Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global Perspectives
- Digital Literacy
- Art & Design
- Music
- Physical Education
Curriculum
CambridgeInternational
Cambridge Primary through International A Level, in English medium throughout, taught since 2004.
Overview
How the pathwayis structured
Hillwood has offered the Cambridge International curriculum since 2004. It runs as a complete pathway — Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and International AS & A Level — in English medium from the first year.
The pathway suits families who expect to move between countries, students aiming at universities abroad, and those who prefer the Cambridge style of assessment. Class sizes are smaller than the local stream by design.
The College is a registered Cambridge International school. Full syllabus codes and specimen papers for every subject offered are available from the international coordinator.
Syllabus documents
- Cambridge pathway overviewPDF · 505 KB · sample document
- IGCSE subject options and codesPDF · 690 KB · sample document
- AS & A Level subject optionsPDF · 715 KB · sample document
- University destinations, 2020–2025PDF · 380 KB · sample document
Subjects offered
Stage bystage
Subject availability in any given year depends on take-up. Confirm with the section head before making a choice that depends on it.
Grades 6 – 8
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint taken at the end of Grade 8.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Global Perspectives
- Computing
- History & Geography
- Sinhala or French
- Art & Design
Grades 9 – 11
Cambridge IGCSE
Students take between six and nine IGCSE subjects in the June or November series.
- Core: English Language, Mathematics, one science
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science
- Humanities: History, Geography, Global Perspectives, Economics
- Languages: English Literature, Sinhala, French
- Others: Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Art & Design
Grades 12 – 13
International AS & A Level
Three or four A Level subjects, with AS taken at the end of Grade 12.
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
- Commerce: Business, Economics, Accounting
- Humanities: English Literature, History, Psychology, Global Perspectives
- Computing: Computer Science, Information Technology
The other pathway
Local Curriculum
The Sri Lankan national syllabus from Grade 1 to Advanced Level, taught in Sinhala and English media.