For children aged 4 to 14, there are ten courses based on attainment levels within the English National Curriculum corresponding to Key Stages 1-3. For children aged 14 to 16, there are different courses that correspond to Key Stage 4, and prepare students for GCSE, IGCSE or O' level assessment. | The Structure of the Core Programme |  | Key Stage 2 | Course Tier | English National Curriculum Attainment Target
| Recommended Age | School Year | Course Duration | |
|  | Key Stage 1 | Foundation | Not Applicable
| 4+ to 5+ | Reception | 52 Hrs | | | | Tier 1 | Level 1 | 5+ to6+ | Year 1 | 52 Hrs | | | Tier 2 | Level 1, 2 & 3 | 6+ to 7+ | Year 2 | 52 Hrs |
|  | Key Stage 2 | Tier 3 | Level 2 & 3
| 7+ to 8+ | Year 3 | 52 Hrs | | | | Tier 4 | Level 2, 3 & 4 | 8+ to9+ | Year 4 | 52 Hrs | | | Tier 5 | Level 3 & 4 | 9+ to 10+ | Year 5 | 52 Hrs | | | Tier 6 | Level 3, 4 & 5 | 10+ to 11+ | Year 6 | 52 Hrs |
|  | Key Stage 3 | Tier 7 | Level 4, 5 & 6
| 11+ to 12+ | Year 7 | 78 Hrs | | | | Tier 8 | Level 5, 6 & 7 | 12+ to 13+ | Year 8 | 78 Hrs | | | Tier 9 | Level 6, 7 & 8 | 13+ to 14+ | Year 9 | 78 Hrs |
|  | Key Stage 4 | GCSE, IGCSE, GCE (O' Level) (Edexcel, Cambridge or Sri Lankan) | 14+ to 16+ | Year 10 & 11 | 208 Hrs | |
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