2. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

2.1)      The curriculum

Southview International School is the private English-medium school in Barisal, Bangladesh. Offering pre-school to A’ Level courses of an international standard. It offers a complete school-leaving course using English as the medium of instruction. We emphasize equal proficiency in Bangla as a necessary prerequisite for a well-rounded education for Bangladeshi students. Southview International School’s curriculum has been designed to reflect the specific needs of Bangladeshi students keeping in mind their heritage culture and national identity.

The school has designed a comprehensive curriculum for all classes leading to the University of London & University of Cambridge International Examinations. Ordinary and Advanced Level General Certificate of Education course which is taught in Classes IX to X. Southview International School offers a complete primary, secondary and high school program leading to these examinations, which are administered by the British Council, Dhaka.

2.2 Curriculum Development Unit

Our Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) ensures that a high standard of education is delivered uniformly at all levels of the school, and ensures best practices in teaching. It monitors the delivery of the academic program and comes up with effective services and strategies for imparting our curriculum and maintaining consistency. The Unit also oversees the planning of the annual syllabus based on the custom-designed curriculum of the school.

CDU plays an important role in faculty supervision, including designing lesson plans that are effective. The unit researches and develops the academic curriculum and teaching resources (including textbooks) to suit modern needs, and reflects a progressive and dynamic approach to education.

     Southview International School is the first private English-medium school      in Barisal to provide facilities for the British Council, Dhaka to hold the            GCE O’ and A’ Level examinations in Barisal.