England & Wales
England & Wales
Key Stage 3 refers to your first three years of secondary school from years 7-9 (years 8-10 in Northern Ireland) when you are between 11-14 years of age. Towards the end of these three years you'll have to decide what subjects you'd like to specialise in and take exams in over the following two years. For more information, see Key Stage 4.
During your Key Stage 3 years you’ll learn:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Information & Communication Technology
- Design & Technology
- History
- Geography
- Modern Foreign Language(s)
- Art & Design
- Music
- Physical Education
- Citizenship
- Sex Education
- Career Education
- Religious Education
- Welsh (in Wales only)
You teacher will assess you throughout years 7-9 and will direct you into learning more challenging material to help you develop your academic knowledge.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Key Stage 3 refers to your first three years of secondary school from years 8-10 when you are between 11-14 years of age.
During your Key Stage 3 years your education will be split into 9 areas of learning:
- Language & Literacy
- English
- Irish (in Irish-speaking schools)
- Media Education
- Maths & Numeracy
- Maths
- Financial Capability
- Modern Languages
- The Arts
- Environment & Society
- Science & Technology
- Science
- Technology & Design
- Learning for Life & Work
- Employability
- Local & Global Citizenship
- Personal Development
- Home Economics
- PE
- RE
Your teacher will assess you throughout years 8-10 and will direct you into learning more challenging material to help you develop your academic knowledge.
Scotland
Scotland
Key Stage 3 is roughly equivalent to your junior phase or first three years of senior school (S1-S3) when you are between the ages of 11-14. These are seen as giving you a "broad general education" before you specialise, and help you gain the knowledge and expertise needed when you take external exams in S4. Your teacher will assess you throughout S1-S3 and will direct you into learning more challenging material to help you develop your academic knowledge.
