Our senior school program is designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging education to students in their secondary years. We believe that every student has the potential to excel academically and socially, and we strive to create an environment that encourages growth, learning, and exploration.
The senior school program begins in Year 7 and continues through to Year 11. Our curriculum is aligned with the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), which is a globally recognized qualification for students aged 14-16.
Our program is structured to provide a balance between academics and personal development. Our students are exposed to a range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Science, History, Geography, and a second language. We also offer a variety of elective subjects, such as Art, and Global Perspectives, to provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests and passions.
Our facilitators are highly experienced and passionate educators who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. They are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment that allows students to thrive academically and personally.
The pathway to IGCSE at Humanitas is carefully designed to ensure that students are fully prepared to take on the challenges of the IGCSE exams. Our program is designed to cover the key concepts and skills required for personal and academic success, while also providing students with a broad and well-rounded education.
We use a variety of teaching methods, including group work, independent study, and project-based learning, to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students also benefit from regular assessments and feedback, which help them to identify areas for improvement and work towards achieving their goals.
We believe that our senior school program provides students with an excellent foundation for future endeavors. If you're interested in learning more about our program or would like to schedule a visit, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Humanitas !
The Humanitas route to IGCSE provides students with a structured educational journey. The journey continues with Cambridge Lower Secondary at Humanitas for students in grades 7 and 8 and eventually the path ends at Cambridge Higher Secondary for grades 9, 10 and 11. These are the years in which the students will spear for their International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examinations.
This comprehensive teaching approach at Humanitas provides a structured and progressive approach to academic and personal development, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities at IGCSE and beyond.
The ultimate goal is to prepare students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams, while preserving and enhancing its curriculum with research-backed courses and activities to provide a comprehensive and enriching learning experience for its students.
Lower Secondary Years at Humanitas encompass grades 7 to 8, catering to students aged 11 to 14. During this phase, Humanitas adopts the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, which is designed to offer a well-rounded and flexible education.
The program is focused on providing students with a broad and balanced learning experience, empowering them to excel not only academically but also in their future endeavors.
One of the key strengths of Cambridge Lower Secondary is its adaptability; it allows Humanitas to customize the curriculum to align with the unique needs, cultural context, and ethos of the school, ensuring a tailored education that supports each student's growth and development.
In Grades 7 and 8, students are offered a diverse range of subjects, including English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Urdu, Science, Islamiat, Art and Design, Social Studies, Computing/Digital Literacy Skills, Music, Library, Physical Education and Social Emotional Well-Being Sessions.
These subjects aim to provide a well-rounded education and prepare students for a smooth transition into Cambridge High School years and beyond. This curriculum focuses on holistic development, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and emotional intelligence required for their future academic and personal growth.
In our proposed timetable, we've expanded the schedule to include Remedial classes and additional activities aimed at enriching our students' learning journey and personal growth. These extra sessions offer numerous benefits.
Essential Curriculum Activities at Humanitas form a vital component of our holistic approach to education. The Module Curriculum, an extension of our Essential Curriculum Program, transcends traditional academic subjects to emphasize the development of key skills crucial for lifelong learning and success. We firmly believe that, alongside subject-specific knowledge, students must nurture skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and digital literacy. These essential skills are seamlessly woven into our existing curriculum, ensuring their integration into various subjects and activities throughout the academic year. Our goal is to equip students with the necessary tools to not only excel academically but also thrive in an ever-evolving world.
The Essential Curriculum at Humanitas focuses on four key domains:
Social-Emotional Learning
Life Skills
Creative Skills
Physical
Development
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons at the Lower Secondary (LS) level are designed to help students develop essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for understanding and effectively managing their emotions, setting and achieving constructive goals, and fostering positive relationships with peers and mentors. With a growing recognition of SEL's vital role in education, these lessons at Humanitas aim to support academic success, improved behavior, and positive mental health outcomes. Students will engage in self-reflection to better understand their emotions, refine their communication and problem-solving abilities, and cultivate empathy. The SEL curriculum may encompass various topics, including self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, equipping students with valuable life skills and emotional intelligence.
In Life-Skills Development, students engage in practical activities like cooking, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, upholstery, sewing, and gardening, fostering essential skills and a connection with nature. Entrepreneurship programs encourage a growth mindset. Physical Development includes FitKids, Zumba, gymnastics, and various sports, promoting fitness and teamwork. Creative Skill Development offers creative writing, reading theater, and clay work. Social-Emotional Learning involves mindfulness, yoga, nature connection, animal empathy, and community service.
At Humanitas, the Art and Design curriculum in Lower Secondary emphasizes self-expression and skill development, fostering artistic thinking and hands-on experience. It also encourages reflection on artistic contexts and understanding art's cultural significance globally. This prepares students for the more advanced IGCSE Art and Design program in Grades 10 and 11.
Similarly, the Music Education journey at Humanitas leads students towards the IGCSE Music program, focusing on creativity and self-confidence. Through the Cambridge Lower Secondary Music curriculum, students explore music as performers, composers, and informed listeners, developing coherent compositions and recognizing various musical styles and traditions. By Grade 10 and 11, students are well-prepared to excel in the IGCSE Music examination, demonstrating their musical abilities and knowledge.
The Holistic Physical Education Program at Humanitas takes a comprehensive approach to teaching physical education, viewing it as a subject rather than a mere physical activity. Within this program, students engage in various sports during PE classes, promoting physical fitness and team participation. Inspired by Cambridge, the LS years curriculum places a strong emphasis on understanding movement, fostering creative physical expression, and cultivating healthy bodies. This foundational program sets the stage for students to advance to the IGCSE Physical Education program, enabling them to further their physical education studies and overall well-being.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an educational method that empowers students to take an active role in their learning. It involves engaging in extended, hands-on projects to address real and complex questions or challenges. These projects often involve sharing the results with a broader audience.
PBL promotes active learning, collaboration, and falls under the category of inquiry-based learning. It is rooted in progressive education and constructivist learning theories, emphasizing the role of learners in constructing knowledge through experience, reflection, and the integration of new information with existing knowledge.
PBL is incorporated in our senior years so that it imparts subject knowledge but also nurtures critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, preparing students for a dynamic world.
Humanitas' mandantory counselling program for students, is a fundamental component of student support, offering one-on-one counselling sessions. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of counselling annually with their dedicated counsellor.
These sessions provide a safe space for students to discuss a wide range of issues, including mental health, academic challenges, and subject selection.
Humanitas's counselling program is designed to empower students by addressing their concerns and equipping them with the skills needed for both academic and personal success.
Sami un nisa Nizam, an Associate Clinical Psychologist leads the Wellness department. With a focus on children's social-emotional needs, she is dedicated to understanding and empowering them to improve their lives and enrich their experiences.
Her role encompasses providing emotional support, one on one counseling, and curating an SEL curriculam designed to teach essential skills for holistic development.
Working closely with parents to provide guidance and support in understanding and addressing their children's social-emotional needs.
At Humanitas, we are excited to extend our Community Service Projects initiative from Grade 7 to Grade 11. Our Community Projects module empowers students to tackle local, real-world challenges that they experience around themselves and become catalysts for social change.
Focused on hands-on experiences and meaningful discussions, this module equips students with vital skills while fostering a sense of empathy and responsibility. Through research, problem-solving, and collaborative planning, students develop a deep understanding of community challenges and devise innovative solutions.
Key skills like research, project management, teamwork, leadership, communication, fundraising and time management are honed throughout the program, preparing students to be effective agents of change. By engaging with real-world issues and embracing a spirit of service, students emerge as empowered individuals ready to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Together, we're shaping a future where compassion and action drive positive social transformation.
Higher Secondary Years at Humanitas, to be inaugurated in August 2025, will encompass Grades 9 through 11, marking a pivotal stage in students' educational journey. During this phase, Humanitas will adopt the globally recognized Cambridge Upper Secondary curriculum, tailored for learners aged 14 to 16 years.
At Humanitas, students will have the privilege of selecting from a wide array of Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) subjects to align with their interests and ambitions. These subjects include Global Perspectives, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art & Design, Accounting, Enterprise, Economics, History, Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat, English Language, Urdu, Mathematics, Add Math, and Computer Science, ICT, Travel and Tourism, Music Education and Physical Education.
This diverse range of subjects will ensure that students can tailor their educational experience to their individual strengths and goals, preparing them for academic excellence, personal growth, and a smooth transition to higher education or professional pursuits.
Humanitas's adoption of the Cambridge IGCSE program over O Level is based on several key advantages.
This choice reflects Humanitas' commitment to providing a contemporary, adaptable, and globally recognized education.
The Cambridge ICE (International Certificate in Education) award is a prestigious certification offered by Cambridge International.
To obtain this certificate, students need to select subjects from the five distinct IGCSE Curriculum areas, which include Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, and Creative and Professional. At Humanitas, the curriculum will be thoughtfully structured to ensure that students cover all five groups.
The Cambridge ICE certificate holds significant value as it demonstrates a student's competence across a diverse range of subjects and skills, reflecting a well-rounded education.
This can be a valuable asset when applying for college and university admissions, as it showcases a student's academic versatility and preparedness for higher education.
Students at Humanitas will have access to this certificate by successfully completing a selection of IGCSE subjects across these curriculum areas, enabling them to benefit from the advantages it offers in their academic and professional pursuits.
Registration with Cambridge International is a transformational platform that offers a wide range of benefits for all participants in the educational journey. For students, it means gaining internationally recognized qualifications that pave the way for global college and career opportunities.
The curriculum encourages holistic development, encompassing not only academic skills but also important life skills and critical thinking skills. With a diverse range of courses to choose from, students can explore their passions while maintaining a strong academic foundation.
Teachers also take advantage of professional development opportunities and become part of a global network of teachers, encouraging innovation in their teaching practices. For the school community, this registration provides global recognition, positioning Humanitas as a prestigious institution committed to providing high quality education.
A versatile curriculum can tailor the educational experience to meet the specific needs of students and communities, while a reliable assessment system assures the quality of educational delivery And, in particular, that engagement empowers all stakeholders to strive for excellence and global success, enhancing the educational journey for students to achieve growth potential and prestige.
Standards are the goals of teaching and learning, describing what students should know and be able to do. The philosophy behind strands in the report card for senior years at Humanitas emphasises the need for a comprehensive and effective reporting system that benefits all stakeholders in education.
Standards-based report at Humanitas cards allow teachers to report on nonacademic elements separately, giving parents a clearer and more detailed picture of their child's academic performance and other important school-related behaviors. A standards-based report card provides a more thorough description of a child's achievement by breaking down each subject area into specific elements of learning, which offers a comprehensive picture of students' academic progress.
It facilitates collaboration between parents and educators to improve students' performance by identifying specific areas of strength and weakness.
Additionally, a standards-based report card ensures appropriate rigor in the curriculum and communicates detailed information about student learning progress, preparing students well for any learning environment they enter after leaving school.
Humanitas is embracing digitalization with the introduction of a school-wide ERP system, offering a unified portal connecting parents, students, and teachers.
This system will revolutionize the way information is accessed and shared, with features including updates, marks, teacher notes, and a detailed digitized report card. Each student will also be part of subject teams with teachers and have dedicated email addresses.
For parents, the Humnaitas Portal, offers a host of benefits, including easy access to information, real-time updates, and unmatched convenience. It provides a transparent and efficient means for parents to actively engage in their child's education, ensuring both academic and non-academic success.
Students from Grade 7 onwards will also reap the advantages of digitalization through the Humanitas Portal. They will have their own email addresses for academic work and updates and access to a student portal for real-time updates.
Additionally, a functional Learning Management System (LMS) will enable students to utilize an online classroom for every subject. A virtual classroom offers numerous benefits, allowing students to access learning materials, collaborate with peers and teachers, and experience personalized learning tailored to their unique needs and learning style.
This digital transformation empowers both parents and students to stay informed and engaged in the educational process.
