Fifteen years of primary curriculum expertise
Cornerstones Education was founded over fifteen years ago with a single purpose: to give primary schools a curriculum they could be genuinely proud of. That purpose has never changed.
In that time, we have worked with thousands of primary schools across the UK, building a depth of curriculum knowledge and a body of work that no newer entrant to this market can replicate. The Cornerstones curriculum is not a starting point. It is the product of fifteen years of iteration, refinement and direct feedback from the teachers and leaders who use it every day.
Cornerstones International is the next chapter of that story, bringing the same expertise, standards, and commitment to quality to British international primary schools around the world.
British quality with global relevance
The British curriculum has a global reputation for rigour, creativity and breadth. British international schools are the custodians of that reputation in communities around the world, and the curriculum they deliver has to live up to it.
The Cornerstones curriculum is fully aligned to the English national curriculum and underpinned by an evidence-informed four-stage pedagogy: Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express. Every child receives a consistent, high-quality learning experience regardless of which teacher they have or which year group they are in.
The curriculum is built to be adaptable. Cultural capital and localisation opportunities are embedded throughout, so schools can reflect the heritage, traditions and values of the communities they serve without compromising the coherence or ambition of the curriculum.
And with the 2028 curriculum changes already shaping how the Cornerstones curriculum is being developed, schools that join now are already a step ahead of the field.
British foundations. Global excellence. In every classroom, every day.
What you get
Join a global community of leading international schools with access to the complete Cornerstones Curriculum, a premium, fully integrated curriculum designed to inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
Your school will gain access to comprehensive programmes of learning across science, art and design, geography, history, design and technology, computing, and English, as well as White Rose Maths. Every subject is supported by high-quality lesson plans, resources, assessment and reporting tools, all carefully aligned to ensure progression, consistency and impact.
Delivered through our powerful online platform, Maestro, your curriculum can be designed, customised, managed and shared seamlessly across one or multiple schools. With everything connected in one place, leaders and teachers can collaborate with confidence and clarity.
At the heart of the curriculum is an evidence-informed pedagogy that promotes coherent, consistent and engaging learning experiences for every child. Combined with ongoing support from a dedicated curriculum adviser, your school will be equipped with the tools, expertise and strategic guidance needed to deliver a truly world-class curriculum.
Deputy Head of Primary Gems Founders Al MizharCornerstones has been beyond supportive to us in the initial stages of launch and thereafter, as well as helping teachers who may not be familiar with the English National Curriculum to effectively plan and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards while also being culturally responsive.
Find out what a handcrafted curriculum looks like in your school
Book a curriculum conversation with our team and we will show you the quality of thinking behind every project, every lesson and every resource, and how it works in your specific context.
Book a curriculum conversation