British foundations.
Global excellence.
Ambitious international schools choose Cornerstones Education to build vibrant, knowledge-rich curricula that truly bring learning to life, grounded in the British curriculum and designed to inspire every learner.
Through our expertly sequenced complete curriculum framework, intuitive Maestro platform and hands-on support from our specialist team, we promote 21st century British values that children need to thrive as global citizens. Cornerstones empowers your school to deliver the British National Curriculum with confidence and cultural sensitivity, helping teachers create global classrooms where every child can flourish.
Expertly designed by curriculum specialists, our international curriculum maintains the academic excellence and high standards expected of a British education, while respecting your local values and building children’s understanding of our diverse world.
EYFS (ages 3–5) can be purchased on its own or combined with KS1 & KS2 (ages 5–11) for a complete, seamless curriculum offer.
Are you in the Middle East?
Join our pilot waiting list and get free access to the full Cornerstones curriculum.
Join the waiting listWhat teachers in the Middle East say
The theory of the project was fantastic. It linked well with the National Curriculum and children loved the project approach — a great motivator at the beginning of each unit.
Cornerstones has been beyond supportive to us in the initial stages of launch and thereafter, as well as helping teachers who may not be familiar with the English National Curriculum to effectively plan and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards while also being culturally responsive.
Engagement was high, particularly during the investigations. Pupils enjoyed working together, sharing ideas and testing their games. It definitely supported creativity, collaboration and problem-solving.
The projects are set out clearly and are easy to follow. The lesson plans follow a clear sequence of stages: engage, develop, innovate and express. National Curriculum links are provided throughout.
Why invest in the Cornerstones curriculum
Build a curriculum that reflects your school community
Adapt the curriculum to suit your school’s unique vision.
Keep what works, enhance the rest
Integrate your existing curriculum strengths with fresh, inspiring new content.
Adapt curriculum content with confidence
Tailor lesson plans for mixed-age classes and rolling programmes.
Cover the curriculum with clarity
Use our curriculum platform, Maestro, to ensure coverage of the national curriculum.
Empower your whole team
Training and ongoing support for every staff member included.
What you get
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A choice of world-class topics and projects
Select from a wide range of learning projects, all aligned with the British national curriculum and adaptable for international contexts. Matches perfectly with the IB Primary Years Programme’s International-mindedness and 10 attributes.
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Projects which support the Cambridge curriculum framework
Which includes lessons and resources or completely resourced subjects — Art & Design, Design & Technology, Geography, History and Science.
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Exceptional curriculum resources
Access an extensive suite of high-quality teaching materials, carefully designed to support deep learning, subject mastery, and progression across all key stages.
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Maestro: Intelligent curriculum design software
Use our powerful platform to build, adapt, and manage your curriculum with precision. Plan, sequence, and share with ease across your school community.
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Support for whole-school curriculum coherence
Ensure alignment and consistency across subjects and year groups with structured planning tools and a clearly defined progression framework.
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Integrated Assessment and Tracking Tools
Monitor children’s progress and curriculum coverage effortlessly, supporting both formative and summative assessment practices.
STEAM curriculum
As well as the full Cornerstones curriculum, we also offer schools the option of our STEAM curriculum for children aged 3–11.
Our STEAM curriculum combines art and design, design and technology, science and maths to create a series of multi-disciplinary and creative projects on themes such as sustainability, recycling, the environment and health and well-being. It is fully mapped to the British national curriculum.
If you want a multi-disciplinary, creative and forward-looking approach to teaching the above subjects then this curriculum is for you.
Our STEAM curriculum is hosted on our platform Maestro, so also enables complete customisation of lesson planning.
Our international consultants
Melanie
As a former primary deputy headteacher and teacher of over 30 years I remain incredibly passionate about teaching, learning, leadership and curriculum development. Over the last ten years I’ve written and produced multiple curriculums and have recently written my first book about curriculum design – Curriculum Simplexity released by Routledge September 2024.
Gill
After 30 years in primary education as a teacher and senior leader, I was excited to come and work for Cornerstones to write the updated early years curriculum content. I now work as a senior curriculum adviser, sharing my experience and passion for teaching in the early years with schools nationwide.
Laura
I’m a former English and philosophy lecturer. I studied in Scotland and journeyed to Japan and discovered a love for teaching and curriculum development. I love being a senior curriculum adviser! Working with such a diverse range of educators worldwide is a real privilege to help them develop their curriculum into a bespoke learning experience for children.
Benefits of adopting a British curriculum
Culturally responsive content
Confidently deliver curriculum content that respects and reflects the cultural values of your school’s context, while upholding the rigour of British academic standards.
Professional development for teachers
Equip your staff with expert guidance and training to implement and tailor the curriculum effectively in an international setting.
A curriculum that evolves with you
Receive ongoing updates that reflect the latest educational research, curriculum reviews, and national requirements, ensuring your provision remains current and future-facing.
Support for curriculum leadership
Empower subject and curriculum leaders to drive improvement, evaluate impact, and lead with confidence using the tools and insights built into Maestro.
Join our Middle East pilot waiting list and access the Cornerstones curriculum for free.
Cornerstones Education is one of the United Kingdom’s leading curriculum providers, trusted by thousands of schools across Britain and internationally. Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the requirements of the British National Curriculum, ensuring schools deliver high standards of teaching and learning that combine knowledge, skills, and creativity.
We are delighted to invite schools across the Middle East to join our pilot waiting list and gain free access to the Cornerstones curriculum and resources.
As we work towards the new British national curriculum in 2028, this initiative represents a unique opportunity for schools across the region to contribute to future developments.
About the Pilot
- The pilot will be offered entirely free of charge, in the spirit of partnership.
- Schools will receive full access to curriculum materials, teaching resources, and project plans.
- All schools taking part will be onboarded by a Cornerstones curriculum adviser, requiring a 30-minute commitment from participating schools.
- Ongoing support will be provided throughout the pilot period, ensuring teachers feel confident in delivery.
- The pilot will include structured opportunities for schools to provide feedback.
At the conclusion of the pilot, schools will be invited to take part in a review and reflection session, sharing outcomes, showcasing examples of pupil learning, and shaping recommendations for further development.