Excellence in Education – Dual Curriculum System
At Grace Hope International School (GHIS), education is more than grades—it is the foundation for building character, nurturing creativity, and preparing students to thrive in a competitive, globalized world.
GHIS offers a Dual Curriculum System to serve the diverse needs of our students:
National Curriculum (English Version – Bangladesh) – officially approved with certificate recognition
British Curriculum (Cambridge Assessment International Education, UK) – taught in school, exams taken at approved external centres
This allows students to choose two equally strong academic pathways: one grounded in national heritage, and the other offering a global perspective.
1️⃣ National Curriculum (English Version – NCTB, Bangladesh)
The National Curriculum (English Version) stream at GHIS is fully approved by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Bangladesh. The school is authorized to issue official certificates. All subjects are taught in English, ensuring fluency while mastering the national framework.
Key Features:
Academic progression from Playgroup to Grade 12
Instruction in English, following NCTB-prescribed textbooks
Focus on academic excellence and cultural identity
Subjects Include: Bangla, English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Science & Bangladesh Studies, ICT (Information & Communication Technology), Religion & Moral Education, Health & Physical Education, Arts, Crafts & Music
Board Examinations: PEC (Primary Education Completion), JSC (Junior School Certificate), SSC (English Version – Secondary School Certificate), HSC (English Version – Higher Secondary Certificate)
Assessment & Grading (One Line): A+ (80–100, Outstanding), A (70–79, Excellent), A- (60–69, Very Good), B (50–59, Good), C (40–49, Satisfactory), D (33–39, Pass), F (0–32, Fail)
This stream is ideal for families who want children to remain connected to Bangladeshi culture, while achieving English fluency and preparing for higher education locally or abroad.
2️⃣ British Curriculum (Cambridge International, UK)
The British Curriculum stream at GHIS follows Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, independent learning, and global awareness.
Key Features:
Classes from Playgroup to A Levels
Students follow Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Level syllabus
This allows students to choose two equally strong academic pathways: one grounded in national heritage, and the other offering a global perspective.
1️⃣ National Curriculum (English Version – NCTB, Bangladesh)
The National Curriculum (English Version) stream at GHIS is fully approved by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Bangladesh. The school is authorized to issue official certificates. All subjects are taught in English, ensuring fluency while mastering the national framework.
Key Features:
Academic progression from Playgroup to Grade 12
Instruction in English, following NCTB-prescribed textbooks
Focus on academic excellence and cultural identity
Subjects Include: Bangla, English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Science & Bangladesh Studies, ICT (Information & Communication Technology), Religion & Moral Education, Health & Physical Education, Arts, Crafts & Music
Board Examinations: PEC (Primary Education Completion), JSC (Junior School Certificate), SSC (English Version – Secondary School Certificate), HSC (English Version – Higher Secondary Certificate)
Assessment & Grading (One Line): A+ (80–100, Outstanding), A (70–79, Excellent), A- (60–69, Very Good), B (50–59, Good), C (40–49, Satisfactory), D (33–39, Pass), F (0–32, Fail)
This stream is ideal for families who want children to remain connected to Bangladeshi culture, while achieving English fluency and preparing for higher education locally or abroad.
2️⃣ British Curriculum (Cambridge International, UK)
The British Curriculum stream at GHIS follows Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, independent learning, and global awareness.
Key Features:
Classes from Playgroup to A Levels
Students follow Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Level syllabus
Lower & Middle School (Playgroup – Class 8): Thematic and cross-curricular learning for foundational skills; assessment via coursework, projects, and term exams; exposure to ICT (Cambridge ICT Starters), arts, sports, and leadership activities
Upper School (Class 9 – 12): Preparation for Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE/O Levels, AS & A Levels; flexible subject choices based on students’ strengths and future aspirations
Subjects Offered: Languages: English Language, English Literature, Bangla, French; Mathematics & Sciences: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Management, Human Biology, Statistics; Commerce & Business Studies: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Commerce; ICT & Technology: Computing, ICT; Humanities & Social Sciences: Geography, History, Bangladesh Studies, General Studies, Law; Creative Arts: Art & Design, Music
Assessment & Grading (One Line): A* (95–100, Exceptional), A+ (90–94, Excellent), A (85–89, Very Strong), A- (80–84, Strong), B+ (75–79, Good), B (70–74, Above Average), C+ (65–69, Average), C (60–64, Satisfactory), D (50–59, Acceptable), E (40–49, Minimum Pass), U (0–39, Ungraded/Fail)
This approach allows students to benefit fully from the British Curriculum, while formal examinations are taken at approved external centres until GHIS obtains its own Exam Centr
Why Choose GHIS Dual Curriculum?
GHIS provides families the option to choose between two respected education systems:
National Curriculum (English Version – NCTB): Approved, certificate-bearing, culturally grounded, cost-effective
British Curriculum (Cambridge International): Globally recognized, develops critical thinking, prepares students for international universities
Students at GHIS benefit from: highly qualified, experienced faculty; balanced focus on academics, extracurriculars, and character development; modern teaching methods blending technology and classroom learning; emphasis on leadership, ethics, and global citizenship