Compulsory Courses (20 credits)
Grade	English (4.0 credits)	Math (3.0 credits)	Natural Sciences (3.0 credits)	Social Studies (4.0 credits)	P.E. and Health (2.0 credits)	Arts (1.0 credit)	World Languages (1.0 credit)	Life Skills (1.0 credit)	Computer Science & Technology (1.0 credit )	Chinese History Chinese Literature	ESL	Elective Courses (5.0 credits)
Pre-7	Pre 7 Preparatory English English 7 English 8	Pre-Algebra Algebra 1	EAP Science Reading Integrated Science 7	Applied English	[PMS] P.E. (3/Week) & Music for Middle School (1/Week) (S) & Social skills and Leadership (1/Week) OR [PAS] P.E. (3/Week) & Art for Middle School (1/Week) (S) & Social skills and Leadership (1/Week)		n/a	English Reading and Writing	n/a	n/a	ESL Reading and Thinking 1 ESL Reading and Thinking 2 ESL Reading and Thinking 3 Public Speaking & MUN（S） (You may be eligible for exemption by achieving a certain score on the STAR test.)	n/a
G7	English 7 English 8	Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry	Integrated Science 7 Integrated Science 8	Geography 7				n/a	AI Application Skills	Chinese Literature 7 (S) Chinese History 7 (S)
G8	English 8 English 9	Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 2 & Geometry AP Precalculus	Integrated Science 7 Integrated Science 8	Geography 8						Chinese Literature 8 (S) Chinese History 8 (S)
G9	English 9 English 10 British Literature	Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 2 & Geometry AP Precalculus Calculus	Physics Biology Chemistry AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Chemistry	Global Studies 1 Psychology	P.E. (S)	Music 1: Intro to Music (S) Music 2: Performance (S) 2D Art (S) 3D Art (S) Introduction to Ceramic Art (S) Ceramics: Foundations & Intermediate Practices	French 1 Spanish 1 German 1	Business Fundamentals (S) Public Speaking & MUN (S) Public Speaking (S) Financial Literacy (S) Principles of Leadership (S)	Information and Communications Technology with Coding (S) Programming: Python (S) Introduction to AI and ChatGPT (S) Game Development (S)	n/a		Course credits received in a given Department that exceed the required number for graduation will count as an elective. Other Elective Courses: Chinese Literature for High School (S) Chinese History for High School (S) TOEFL (S)
G10	English 10 English 11 British Literature American Literature AP Seminar	Algebra 2 Algebra 2 & Geometry AP Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics	Chemistry Physics AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Environmental Science	Global Studies 2 Global Studies 1 Psychology AP Psychology AP Business with Personal Finance AP Microeconomics (S1) AP Macroeconomics (S2)		Music 1: Intro to Music (S) Music 2: Performance (S) 2D Art (S) 3D Art (S) Introduction to Ceramic Art (S) Ceramics: Foundations & Intermediate Practices AP Drawing AP 2D Art and Design AP 3D Art and Design	French 1 Spanish 1 German 1 German 2 French 2 Spanish 2	Business Fundamentals (S) Public Speaking & MUN (S) Public Speaking (S) Financial Literacy (S) Principles of Leadership (S)	Information and Communications Technology with Coding (S) Programming: Python (S) Introduction to AI and ChatGPT (S) Game Development (S) AP Cybersecurity AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A		n/a
G11	English 11 British Literature American Literature Academic Writing AP English Language and Composition AP Seminar	AP Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics	Biology Physics Chemistry AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism AP Environmental Science	U.S. History Global Studies 2 Psychology AP Psychology AP Business with Personal Finance AP Microeconomics (S1) AP Macroeconomics (S2) AP Human Geography			French 1 Spanish 1 German 1 German 2 French 2 Spanish 2 Spanish 3					Non-credit Courses during ECA and /or Evening Study Time: ESL TOEFL ECA
G12	American Literature Academic Writing AP English Language and Composition AP Seminar	AP Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Linear Algebra	Physics Chemistry Biology AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism AP Environmental Science	U.S. History Psychology Global Studies 2 AP Psychology AP Business with Personal Finance AP Microeconomics (S1) AP Macroeconomics (S2) AP Human Geography			French 1 Spanish 1 German 1 German 2 French 2 Spanish 2 Spanish 3

Curriculum Structure

Depending on the student's grade level and background, RDFIS offers different lengths of schooling: four-year, three-year, and two-year programs.


Pathway 1: The Complete Cambridge IGCSE Journey (4 Years)

For students completing Chinese Grade 8 (Entering Year 9)

This pathway provides comprehensive, supported immersion into the Cambridge system, building robust skills in English, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary application.

G1 (Year 9) Curriculum (2026-2027): Building the Foundation


G2 (Year 10) Curriculum: Building the Foundation



Pathway 2: The Pre-A-Level Foundation Programme (3 Years, 1 year Intensive)

For students completing Chinese Grade 9 (Entering Year 10)

This accelerated pathway is designed for academically mature students prepared for focused skill development before A-Level studies. While following the same subject structure as Pathway 1, it focuses on A-Level readiness rather than IGCSE certification.

Year 10 Curriculum (2026-2027): A-Level Preparation Focus



Pathway 3: A-Level courses (2 Years)

Students who have completed their first or second year of high school in China or have completed the IGCSE examination at other A Level schools can start the two-year A Level courses directly (AS and A2 years). In these two years, students complete the AS Level exams in the first year and the A2 Level exams in the second year (AS and A2 combined as a full A Level grade). Our students usually take exams in May or June, with results announced in early August.

Upon entering the two-year A Level course, students from the four-year and three-year programs can also freely choose the following courses.

Courses offered in AS, A2 year


In the event of any discrepancies regarding elective courses, the course selection instructions published annually by the admissions office shall prevail.