Welcome to the English and Drama Department
Introduction to the English Department
In the English Department, we believe in enriching our students’ lives and helping them understand the complex, diverse, and evolving world around them. Our curriculum provides insights into various cultures and encourages creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. We inspire students to be curious, exploring how the written word enables effective communication across different environments and contexts. Through English studies, we aim to cultivate global citizens who communicate with empathy. By engaging with a wide range of texts, both classic and contemporary, we hope to instill a love of literature, fostering lifelong readers and critical thinkers.

How We Teach English at The English School
Our English curriculum is based on four key concepts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. These skills are developed throughout Key Stage 3, growing more complex and challenging as students progress into Key Stage 4 and beyond.
Key Stage 3 – Years 1-3
Key Stage 4 - IGCSE
Key Stage 5 - A-Level
Drama skills for life
- Confidence
- Team work
- Creativity
- Innovative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving
- Social awareness
- Taking a stand
- Body language
- Effective Communication
- Analytical and research skills
- Hands-on process engaging oneself holistically
- Expression
- Empathy
- Constant personal development and growth