An international, world-class curriculum
Cornerstones Education helps international primary schools build vibrant, knowledge-rich curricula that truly bring learning to life. Through our expertly sequenced curriculum model, intuitive Maestro platform and hands-on support from our specialist team, our curriculum promotes 21st century values that children need to become global citizens.
Our international curriculum empowers you and your school to deliver the British National Curriculum with confidence and cultural sensitivity. Expertly designed by curriculum specialists, our international curriculum respects your local values while maintaining the academic rigour and high standards expected of a British education.
Designed specifically for international contexts, including the Middle East, our international curriculum helps you create meaningful, globally relevant learning experiences that reflect the diversity of your community and prepare your learners to thrive in an interconnected 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.
For schools that aspire to excellence
If you’re an ambitious international school looking for a curriculum of the highest standard, Cornerstones Education offers a rich and inspiring curriculum which is built on a complete curriculum framework, embeds British Values and provides a huge choice of learning projects and resources to bring the curriculum to life. Designed to meet the expectations of a world-class British education, our curriculum can be seamlessly adapted to your local context through the powerful functionality of Maestro.
With a strong focus on cultural relevance, you’ll be able to deliver meaningful, high-quality learning for every child aged 3–11. The flexibility to tailor content and celebrate cultural identity makes Cornerstones the ideal choice for global classrooms that value academic excellence, inclusivity, and a respectful understanding of our diverse world.
We help you
Build a curriculum that’s truly yours by helping you choose the right curriculum projects and approach to suit your school’s unique vision.
Keep what works, enhance the rest by integrating your existing curriculum strengths with fresh, inspiring new content.
Adapt curriculum content with confidence by showing you how to tailor lesson plans for mixed-age classes and rolling programmes without compromising quality.
Cover the curriculum with clarity using Maestro’s unique coverage and tracking functionality.
Empower your whole team by providing comprehensive training and ongoing support to help every staff member use Maestro with confidence.
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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.
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Benefits of adopting a British curriculum
STEAM Programme
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