Our curriculum

Students studying in the Secondary School of our Complex can continue their education in the International Stream, as well as in the Azerbaijani and Russian Streams based on the National Curriculum. We have enriched the National Curriculum by adding elements of other recognised international curricula. Students in the Azerbaijani Stream:Secondary experience a blend of traditional and modern teaching; collaborative learning, tactile and kinaesthetic learning and frequent opportunities to use technology as a learning aid. This approach ensures that high standards are reached in relation to literacy, reading and writing, numeracy and basic social skills while students also develop the vital 21st century skills of communication, collaboration and creativity. These skills are essential for personal and professional success in a fast-paced, ever-changing world. Opportunities for students to use computers and other devices and to decide on any issues are woven into the fabric of both the Curriculum and Extra-curricular activities. Students receive 5 “English as a Foreign Language” lessons and 2 “Global Perspectives” lessons a week delivered in English. Thus, students studying on the basis of the National Curriculum receive 7 lessons of instruction in English. This allows students to learn English intensively. Students additionally receive Russian, French, German and Arabic as one of the optional Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). Further details of our MFL programme are given in the section The curriculum subjects and Learning Environment. Students studying on the basis of the National Curriculum have the option of selecting Azerbaijani Stream or Russian Stream.

Azerbaijani Stream: In the Azerbaijani Stream: Secondary, students study in a healthy environment, communicating in Azerbaijani as the main language of instruction. Entrants to the Azerbaijani Stream:Secondary are expected to possess a fluent command of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the Azerbaijani language. If the entrants have a high level of knowledge of Russian or English languages, they are reccommended to study either in the Russian Stream or the International Stream.

Russian Stream :  In the Russian Stream: Secondary, students study in a healthy environment, communicating in Russian as the main language of instruction. Entrants to the Russian Stream:Secondary are expected to possess a fluent command of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the Russian language. If the entrants have a high level of knowledge of Azerbaijani or English languages, they are reccommended to study either in the Azerbaijani Stream or the International Stream

Teaching approaches

The educational process is based on modern methods and covers the National Curriculum, revealing the personal potential of each student and taking into account their individual, group and social environment. Prior to graduation, students are deeply involved in their school subjects and participate in school life as part of a socially active environment. In the upper secondary education, the students’ higher education is planned and the subjects in the profile directions are taught to them thoroughly. This approach provides ample opportunity for students to maintain a consistently high level of academic achievement and be a socially active person.  

The Curriculum Subjects

Azerbaijani Language (Azerbaijani Stream) 

Russian Language (Russian Stream) 

Azerbaijani Language (as a State language for the Russian Stream)

Literature

Mathematics 

English as a Second Language

Modern Foreign Languages (German, French, Russian or Arabic)  

History

Azerbaijani History (History of Garabagh) 

Life skills 

Biology 

Chemistry

Physics

ICT/ Algorithmics

Fiction reading (additional subject)  

Geography

Global Perspectives - GP (delivered in English)  

Technology 

Art

Dance

Music 

Physical Education  (PE)

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)  

National and Military Service Orientation

Assessing student progress

Students studying in the Azerbaijani and Russian Streams: Secondary complete Summative National Examinations (BSQ) in each of the compulsory national curriculum subjects twice a year in accordance with the rules of Intra-school Assessment. At the end of each semester, in addition to the Summative National Examinations, in order to ascertain the depth of student knowledge and to analyze students’ progress, Subject-Based Assessment Tests and Trial Examinations are regularly organized for the students. This determines the level of students’ knowledge, skills and understanding in all of the secondary subjects, as well as their readiness to succeed in the Final Examinations administered in Grades 9 and 11. The variety of assessments that we use to track students’ progress in relation to both Azerbaijani and International curriculum objectives. Examinations and other forms of assessment are administered in an age-appropriate and positive way. The examination skills acquired by students create the basis for them to succeed in their further studies. In addition to these tests, in Grade 9 students complete compulsory national examinations in order to receive their “final examination of general secondary education” and in Grade 11 students complete compulsory national examinations in order to receive their “final examination of completed secondary education".

Exams

Students take a final exam at the end of the ninth grade, covering the general secondary education level, and at the end of the eleventh grade, covering the full secondary education level:

Why MTK’s Secondary School is special?

The MTK Secondary School provides pupils with:

• a high level of personal attention for every pupil;
• first-rate international and local teaching professionals;
• high-quality teaching;
• a varied and engaging, fully equipped contemporary learning environment;
• regular, high-quality feedback on personal development and learning, both face-to-face and via the e-mtk app.
• A vibrant extra-curricular programme, including clubs, leadership programmes and community outreach projects
• a rich and exciting programme of events, educational visits and performances, with regular opportunities for parent involvement

MTK graduates will possess full academic proficiency in at least two languages and most will achieve fluency in three or more. In addition, students are involved in a number of activities and projects, which give them ample opportunity to develop as socially active, internationally minded and professionally skilled people.