School Curriculum
Al-Faisal College is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment that allows each student to reach their potential.
Students engage in learning that promotes investigation, questioning, higher order thinking and problem-solving. The students' thinking are made visible in the classrooms, which allows them to reflect and deepen their cognition.
Primary K-6
Curriculum in the Primary College aims to develop students' knowledge, processes, skills and attitudes in order for them to be active learners and life participants. We facilitate learning experiences in order that each child is fostered cognitively, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally.
The presentation of the curriculum in our classrooms occurs through the explicit teaching of the curriculum subjects, where students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Students are also given projects that are focused on students learning goals, including standards-based content, critical thinking, collaboration and self-management.
Curriculum Learning Areas
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
History and Human Society and its Environment
Technology
Health and Physical Education
Creative Arts (including Music and Art)
Students also undertake Arabic and Islamic Studies based.
Al-Faisal’s Curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation for every student.
Specific time is allocated to the teaching of literacy and numeracy on a daily basis, with a cohesive program of spelling and reading across all year levels. These programs allow for the grouping of students to learn at the pace that is best suited to them. Within each year level students merge into literacy groups where they are given the opportunity to either spend additional time consolidating skills or moving ahead at a quicker pace. A comprehensive array of resources, including hands on maths materials, ample reading books to cater for developing needs and digital materials, support children's learning.
Islamic Studies is a Key Learning Area at Al-Faisal, with allocated time provided in the weekly program. In Islamic Studies students learn about the Islamic faith and study the Holy Quran. Lessons aim to lead students to explore their beliefs, pose questions and understand what the teachings of the Quran imply for the daily lives of Muslims.
Secondary 7-12
The Al-Faisal College curriculum is designed to cater for a great diversity of interests and needs. As students progress through Years 7 to 12, a greater degree of choice is introduced. This enables students to develop patterns of study that are highly appropriate to their career ambitions and future needs. The curriculum is divided into three stages:
Years 7-8
Years 9-10 and
Years 11-12
The Secondary Years
Stage 4 (Years 7–8)
All students study the following core subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Arabic
- PDHPE
- Technology
- History
- Geography
- Visual Arts
- Music
Stage 5 (Years 9–10)
Students continue their core studies while selecting elective subjects.
Core Subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- PDHPE
- History
- Geography
Electives (Subject to demand)
- Arabic
- Commerce
- Food Technology
Stage 6 (Years 11–12 – Preliminary & HSC)
In Stage 6, English is the only compulsory subject. All additional subjects are selected in accordance with NESA requirements and must follow an approved pattern of study.
All subjects at Al-Faisal College are reviewed annually. The offering of elective subjects is dependent on student demand and staffing, however every effort is made to accommodate student preferences.
Stage 6 – Year 11 (Preliminary Courses)
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- English Extension
- Numeracy
- Mathematics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension
- Arabic Continuers
- Hospitality
- Physics
- Legal Studies
- Health and Movement Science
- Chemistry
- Business Studies
- Biology
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Studies of Religion II
Note: Course offerings may vary by school.
Stage 6 – Year 12 (HSC Courses)
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 1
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Arabic Continuers
- Hospitality
- Physics
- Legal Studies
- Health and Movement Science
- Chemitry
- Business Studies
- Biology
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Studies of Religion II
Note: Course offerings may vary by school.
Additionally, students in the Secondary Years will also undertake Qur’an and/or Islamic Studies.