English

English Department

Our students develop a love of the written word while reading a diverse selection of media texts and literary works.

FROM MACBETH TO MAYA ANGELOU

English students at Saint Maur:

are encouraged to read widely – to this end, English classes visit the school library each fortnight;
become proficient in expressing themselves effectively through writing a variety of texts;
learn to articulate their ideas in discussions;
develop a range of skills, including analysis, research, and collaboration;
get to grips with grammar and develop understanding of the structure of the language.

In Grades 9 and 10, students undertake the IGCSE World Literature (0408) curriculum. Further information about this program can be found on the IGCSE's website.

In Grades 11 and 12, students have the opportunity to select from the following IB Diploma Program curricula:

English A: Literature (Higher Level and Standard Level)
English A: Language and Literature (Higher Level and Standard Level)
English A: Literature and Performance (Standard Level)

Further information, including IB subject briefs that outline the curriculum for each of the English courses, can be found on the IB's website.

Each year the English department recognizes two outstanding students. The Golden Pen Award recognizes a High School student for outstanding achievement in English classes and for participation in related activities. The Linguist of the Year award is given to a Middle School student who has taken on English as an additional language, has shown a love for the subject, and has made outstanding progress towards mastery of the language.