The Curriculum Framework encompasses five essential elements which balance knowledge and skills, the development of conceptual understanding, a demonstration of positive attitudes and taking responsible action. The aim is to:

• gain KNOWLEDGE that has relevance and significance globally as well as locally

• develop an understanding of CONCEPTS and make connections across their learning

• develop SKILLS that will help them across their learning as well as skills related to particular disciplines

• develop and reflect upon ATTITUDES that help them develop international-mindedness

• take ACTION based upon their learning