Year 10 & Year 11
Key Stage 4: Upper Secondary School
(Ages 14-16 years old)

The Key Stage 4 is a crucial stage of education for students aged 14-16. They prepare for important exams that will determine their future academic and career paths. Thomas Keith Independent School provides a comprehensive curriculum for Key Stage 4, focusing on International GCSEs.
Our expert teachers use innovative teaching methods and engaging resources to ensure that students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to excel academically and prepare for their future endeavours. With a focus on personalised learning and student-centred education, we strive to provide our Key Stage 4 students with the tools they need to achieve their full potential and pursue their desired career paths.
Our Key Stage 4 programme offers a variety of subject options, giving students the opportunity to pursue their interests and passions. Our online platform provides students with the freedom to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule, while still receiving the expert guidance and support needed to achieve their goals.
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Why study at Thomas Keith?
- Study the world-class British curriculum
- Accredited British qualifications
- Live timetabled classes online
- Study online from anywhere in the world
- Small class sizes for individualised attention
- Interactive lessons with friendly expert teachers
- Live classes are recorded for revision and catching up
- Build stronger family bonds
- Track your child’s progress in real-time
- Strong exam preparation
- Zero bullying policy
Extracurricular Clubs
Cooking Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Creative Writing Club
Board Games Club
Small class sizes, personalised learning.
We do not have lecture style classes with hundreds of students like many other online schools.
The maximum number of students in each class at Thomas Keith Independent School is 19 and most classes are much smaller than that. Every time the class number hits 20, we split the class into two.

How to choose your subjects?
Key Stage 4 at Thomas Keith Independent School includes a variety of subjects, and pupils may choose as many or as few as they like. A total of eight International GCSE subjects (which include 3 Core Subjects and five Additional Subjects) are included in the KS4 fees. Moreover, Physical Education (not examined) is also included in the KS4 fees. Further subjects may be taken for an additional fee per subject per year. Core Subjects are as follows:
- Core Mathematics
- English Language or English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- One Core Science
Students may select five other subjects from the Additional or Science subjects (included in the Key Stage 4 fees). Please note that the courses and subjects are subject to availability and demand and are strictly allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Important Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that you have identified a local centre that accepts entries from private candidates for your course before registering to study. It is also your responsibility to select subjects that are needed to further your studies at A Level and/or university.
International GCSE
Core Mathematics
Mathematics is a compulsory core subject and forms a crucial part of the Key Stage 4 curriculum. It develops essential skills in algebra, statistics, geometry, and numerical reasoning to prepare students for further academic study and real-world application.
International GCSE
Core English
Students may choose one English subject between English Language or English as a Second Language (ESL), depending on their proficiency. If students would like to study both options, additional fees will apply per subject, per year.
International GCSE
Core Science
Students are required to choose at least one Science subject as part of their core studies. If students wish to take more than one Science subject, an extra fee will be incurred for each additional subject selected per year.
International GCSE
Additional Subjects
Students may select up to five subjects from the wide range of additional offerings, allowing students to tailor their learning experience to match their interests and future goals. If students wish to take more subjects, additional fees will apply per subject, per year. Please note that the subjects are subject to availability and demand, and places are strictly allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key Stage 4
Optional Subject
Physical Education is available to students and is offered at no additional cost.
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