Edinburgh Education - School Curriculum

Schools in Edinburgh City Region offer pupils a broad and balanced curriculum.

Central features of the 5-14 curriculum (followed from Primary 1 to Secondary 2):

• breadth: a wide range of areas of learning
• balance: attention given to each area of learning
• continuity: each stage of learning builds on what pupils already know and can do
• progression: increasingly challenging but attainable goals for all.

All pupils study English and Mathematics in Secondary 3 and Secondary 4, followed by a choice of at least one from each of the following areas:

•  modern languages
•  scientific studies: physics, chemistry, biology, science
• social and environmental studies: history, geography, modern studies
• technological activities and applications: craft, design and technology, computing studies, home economics, business education
• creative and aesthetic activities: art and design, music, drama
• physical education
• religious and moral education.

There are further choices at Secondary 5 and Secondary 6.