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A Canadian education built for tomorrow’s world

A rigour-first curriculum that protects curiosity early and builds towards a Nova Scotia diploma.

Academics

One Continuous Journey, Ages 5 to 18

A rigour-first curriculum, traditional where tradition serves the child and progressive where progress does.

K–2

Lower Primary · Ages 5–8

Everything starts with curiosity. A daily literacy block, Singapore-style maths, and an integrated Inquiry subject, with a homeroom teacher and co-teacher in every class.

3–5

Upper Primary · Ages 8–11

Curiosity sharpens into inquiry. Science and Social Studies become their own subjects, and Uzbek joins Russian so every child grows up trilingual.

6–9

Middle School · Ages 11–15

Inquiry matures into independence. Specialist teachers, lab science, a Science Fair research project and the start of the Future-Ready courses.

10–12

High School · Ages 15–18

Independence becomes a passport. The Nova Scotia program leads to a diploma recognised by universities around the world.

How the Program Is Built

Four Categories, One Complete Education

Subjects

Core Academic

English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, taught to Nova Scotia examination standards.

Languages

National Languages

Russian from Kindergarten and Uzbek from Grade 3, keeping students grounded in their heritage.

Arts

Specialist & Arts

Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Health Education.

Technology

Future-Ready Studies

Coding, robotics, AI literacy, ethics and more. Mandatory, not optional enrichment.

Future-Ready Studies

Skills for Jobs That Do Not Exist Yet

🌐 Web Design & Development 📷 Photo, Video & Content 📱 Vibe Coding & App Design 🤖 Robotics & Physical Computing 🎞️ Digital Media & Animation 🛡️ AI Literacy & Cyber Security 🧠 Philosophy & Ethics 💬 Effective Communication 💰 Personal Finance 🎓 University Guidance

🍁 The Nova Scotia Pathway

In Grades 10–12 students follow the same provincial curriculum as their peers in Halifax, with courses such as Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Canadian History and Global Politics. Graduates may leave with three qualifications: the Nova Scotia High School Diploma, the Uzbekistan National Certificate and the CST Diploma.

Weekly Timetable

A Week in Grade 12

Six periods a day, Monday to Friday. Times are Tashkent time and the schedule is subject to change.

Grade 12 weekly timetable, Monday to Friday
PeriodMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Breakfast 08:00–08:30
Homeroom 08:30–08:40
P108:40–09:35 Applied AI & Emerging TechnologiesSirojiddin Madaminov · Rm 606 Psychology & Human BehaviourSamir Ismailov · Rm 504 Applied AI & Emerging TechnologiesSirojiddin Madaminov · Rm 606 English Language ArtsValentine Olakunle Mejolagbe · Rm 503 Global PoliticsRoch Alain Poirier · Rm 403
P209:40–10:35 Global PoliticsRoch Alain Poirier · Rm 403 Global PoliticsRoch Alain Poirier · Rm 403 English Language ArtsValentine Olakunle Mejolagbe · Rm 503 Psychology & Human BehaviourSamir Ismailov · Rm 504 Psychology & Human BehaviourSamir Ismailov · Rm 504
Morning recess 10:40–10:55
P311:00–11:55 Pre-CalculusAbdulalghani Husein Meshreghi · Rm 502 PhysicsMahmoud Mamdouh Mahfouz · Rm 501 Graduate Success ProjectJebeai Abdel Karim Al · Rm 603 BiologyVacancy Science · Rm 601 Graduate Success ProjectJebeai Abdel Karim Al · Rm 603
P412:00–12:55 PhysicsMahmoud Mamdouh Mahfouz · Rm 501 English Language ArtsValentine Olakunle Mejolagbe · Rm 503 Pre-CalculusAbdulalghani Husein Meshreghi · Rm 502 Pre-CalculusAbdulalghani Husein Meshreghi · Rm 502 NS Course Extension BlockUnassigned
Lunch 13:00–13:45
P513:50–14:45 Graduate Success ProjectJebeai Abdel Karim Al · Rm 603 PhysicsMahmoud Mamdouh Mahfouz · Rm 501 ChemistryVacancy Science · Rm 601 BiologyVacancy Science · Rm 601 Physical EducationGymnasium Coaches (Fri, last 2 periods) · Rm B01
P614:50–15:45 ChemistryVacancy Science · Rm 601 ChemistryVacancy Science · Rm 601 BiologyVacancy Science · Rm 601 Applied AI & Emerging TechnologiesSirojiddin Madaminov · Rm 606 Physical EducationGymnasium Coaches (Fri, last 2 periods) · Rm B01
Afternoon recess 15:50–16:00
After-school activity 16:05–17:00

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