The Academic Curriculum
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Caribbean Union College Secondary School is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience—one that equips students with more than just professional skills. We believe in an approach that prepares our students for the broader aspects of life, extending beyond their careers.
We offer a diverse array of subjects, each thoughtfully designed to foster both academic excellence and personal growth. Our curriculum is carefully structured to ensure students receive a balanced, well-rounded education throughout their time with us.
The table below provides a detailed overview of the subjects currently offered, along with the corresponding year groups. It offers a clear and comprehensive snapshot of our academic programs, helping you understand the progression and scope of our curriculum.
| Subjects Offered | Year Groups 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Agricultural Science | * * * * * |
| Art and Craft | * * * * * |
| Biology | – – * * * |
| Building and Furniture Technology | – * * * * |
| Business Studies | – – * – – |
| Chemistry | – – * * * |
| Economics | – – – * * |
| Electrical and Electronic Technology | – – – * * |
| English Language | * * * * * |
| English Literature | – – * * * |
| Food and Nutrition | – – – * * |
| Geography | * * * * * |
| Home Economics | * * * – – |
| Human & Social Biology | – – – * * |
| Information Technology | * * * * * |
| Integrated Science | * * – * * |
| Mathematics | * * * * * |
| Music | * * * * * |
| Office Administration | – – – * * |
| Physical Education | * * – – – |
| Physics | – – * * * |
| Principles of Accounts | – – – * * |
| Principles of Business | – – – * * |
| Religious Knowledge | * * * * * |
| Social Studies | * – – * * |
| Spanish | * * * * * |
| Technology Education | * * * – – |
| Technical Drawing | – – * * * |
| Trinidad/Caribbean History | – * * * * |
(The * indicates subjects being offered)
At the end of the Third form year, students are encouraged to choose a variety of subjects. If the students wishes, he or she may specialize.
The list of subject choices is provided below.
- Religious Knowledge
- Mathematics
- English Language
- General Biology/Human and Social Biology/ Integrated Science/Food & Nutrition
- Chemistry/Social Studies(1)/Woods/Agri. Science/POA (1) Spanish{1)
- Physics/Economics/Social Studies(2)/OA/Information Technology(1)
- Principles of Accounts (2)/Add Math/Electronics/Art/History/Spanish(2)
- Principles of Business/Literature/Tech. Drawing/Geography/Information Technology(2)
For groups 4 – 8 students must choose one subject.