Curriculum for Secondary Level
(Level 4 & 5)
At the Secondary level, our curriculum develops critical reading, analytical thinking, and persuasive communication, encouraging students to question and think deeply rather than just consume information.
They engage with complex texts, advanced comprehension, and literary analysis to sharpen critical thinking.
We emphasize public speaking, argumentation, and critical listening, where students evaluate sources and synthesize information.
The writing component focuses on crafting analytical essays, persuasive texts, and creative narratives, preparing students for both secondary and tertiary education.
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Level Guide
BrightThinkers Academy structures lessons from Level 1 to 5 by combining two age groups per level, allowing students to learn at a faster pace.
This approach challenges them appropriately, fostering growth and confidence as they progress through more complex tasks.
Levels 1 to 3 are designed for Primary school students aged 7 to 12, while Levels 4 and 5 cater to Secondary school students aged 13 to 17.
Level 1
Ages 7 & 8
Primary 1 & 2
Year 2 & 3
Level 2
Ages 9 & 10
Primary 3 & 4
Year 4 & 5
Level 3
Ages 11 & 12
Primary 5 & 6
Year 6 & 7
Level 4
Ages 13 & 14
Secondary 1 & 2
Year 8 & 9
Level 5
Ages 15 to 17
Secondary 3 to 5
Year 10 & 11
Students are placed into levels based on diagnostic tests, with advice for their placement.
Each level typically takes 1 to 2 years to complete, but students can progress faster through diagnostic assessments if needed.
There are no levels for Private 1-1 classes as classes will be specially tailored to the student's pace and needs.
Syllabus for Secondary Level
(Level 4 & 5)
At BrightThinkers Academy, our curriculum is built around five essential components.
These components are designed to develop students into confident readers, fluent speakers, strong writers, and critical thinkers with a broad understanding of the world.
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Reading, Listening & Oral
Language Mastery
Creative Writing
General Knowledge
Mock Exam
Summary
Develop critical reading, listening, and speaking skills by analyzing complex texts, evaluating spoken information, and expressing ideas fluently and persuasively across various contexts.​
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Advanced Comprehension and Literary Analysis:
Strengthen comprehension skills across a range of genres, expand academic vocabulary, and learn to identify and interpret literary devices such as metaphors, irony, and symbolism.
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Critical Listening and Source Evaluation:
Sharpen listening skills by understanding spoken information, recognising nuances in tone and intention, and assessing the credibility and bias of different sources.
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Speech Delivery and Prosodic Mastery:
Enhance communication by refining pronunciation, mastering intonation, stress, and rhythm, and analysing non-verbal elements like tone and emphasis for clearer, more impactful speech.
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Public Speaking and Persuasive Communication:
Develop confidence and eloquence in public speaking, present arguments logically, defend viewpoints persuasively, and engage audiences effectively across various contexts.
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Expressing Opinions and Critical Thinking:
Learn to articulate personal opinions clearly and persuasively while building strong reasoning and critical thinking skills for academic and real-world communication.
Reading,
Listening & Oral
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