Secondary education at LUCA International School commences in Year 7, marking a pivotal stage where students begin to explore their individual characteristics and cultivate personal strengths. Seen as crucial groundwork for their future careers, this period not only deepens their knowledge and skills but also hones their critical thinking and prepares them for advanced levels of reasoning.
Across subjects like languages and global perspectives, students engage in activities that foster critical thinking, language appreciation, and advanced data collection and analysis techniques. Subjects such as Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics equip students with observational skills, experimental analysis techniques, and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, subjects like IST, Arts, and Design focus on honing negotiation and communication skills through practical product development processes.
The Life Education subject is integral at this stage, guiding students in identifying their personal characteristics and strengths, fostering self-transformation, and laying the groundwork for developing a mature personality in the future.
Thematic teaching remains central at LUCA International School, with teachers in every subject designing challenging interdisciplinary projects. These projects are executed in teams, aimed at cultivating core competencies essential for success in the 21st century. This approach ensures that students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that prepare them comprehensively for their future endeavors.