Middle School

Academic Growth through a Dual-Curriculum Approach

Shield’s Middle School programme serves as a vital transition from the Primary Years to Upper Secondary. At this stage, learners are introduced to more specialised subject areas that nurture deeper academic exploration.

Cambridge Lower Secondary (Checkpoint): An international curriculum that develops strong foundations in core subjects and prepares students for IGCSE.

The pathway is designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, while maintaining flexibility to meet students’ academic goals.

Cambridge Checkpoint – Lower Secondary

Students on the Cambridge Lower Secondary path prepare for Checkpoint assessments, which evaluate learners in core academic subjects and provide insight into their readiness for the IGCSE stage. The programme promotes:

  • Academic rigor
  • Global perspectives
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Communication and critical thinking skills

JHS (Junior High School) – BECE Track

Students following the JHS track prepare for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), administered by the Ghana Education Service. This nationally recognized qualification enables students to transition into senior high schools in Ghana and Nigeria.

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Integrated Science
  • Social Studies
  • Religious and Moral Education
  • Religious and Moral Education
  • French
  • Basic Design & Technology (Visual Arts, Home Economics, Pre-Technical Skills)
  • Information Communication & Technology

Cambridge Checkpoint – Lower Secondary

Students on the Cambridge Lower Secondary path prepare for Checkpoint assessments, which evaluate learners in core academic subjects and provide insight into their readiness for the IGCSE stage. The programme promotes:

  • Academic Rigor
  • Global perspectives
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Communication and critical thinking skills
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