A world-class British education
Our curriculum follows Pearson Edexcel’s iProgress pathway, built on the English National Curriculum and designed for international learners.
How the British system fits together
| Age | British key stage | Pearson Edexcel pathway | At Mountcrest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 5 | Early Years Foundation | Early Years | Prep 1 – 2 |
| 5 – 11 | Key Stages 1 – 2 | iPrimary | Grade 1 – 5 |
| 11 – 14 | Key Stage 3 | iLowerSecondary | Grade 6 – 8 |
| 14 – 16 | Key Stage 4 | International GCSE | Grade 9 – 10 |
| 16 – 18 | Key Stage 5 | International AS & A Level | Grades 11 – 12 · for private candidates |
Globally recognised
The world’s most popular education system, leading to qualifications that open doors to top universities.
Breadth and depth
Students take 5 to 10 subjects at International GCSE, then specialise in 3 or 4 at A Level from over 20 choices.
Clear, well-defined stages
Key Stages with regular benchmarking show each child’s progress, so teachers can stretch and support every learner.
Growth beyond the classroom
Sport, the arts and service build well-rounded young people with leadership and teamwork skills.
The UK’s largest awarding body: 3.5 million students in 115+ countries.
Accepted by universities worldwide, including all UK universities, Oxford and Cambridge, and the world’s top 20.
Modular or linear routes at International GCSE, with paper or onscreen exams in many subjects.
A globally recognised qualification
Graded 9–1, comparable with UK GCSEs and accepted by universities worldwide. Exams are in the June and November series, with detailed ResultsPlus analysis of every paper.
Choosing a pathway
Families planning PU and higher studies within Karnataka can take the SSLC board examination instead. Our coordinators meet each family before Grade 9 to talk through goals, strengths and university plans, so the choice between IG and SSLC is an informed one.