The arts at Nexus are more than subjects; they’re pathways for personal growth, creative expression, and meaningful exploration. Through fine arts, music, and drama, learners explore ideas, build confidence, and stretch their creativity. With learner agency at the core, they’re empowered to make decisions as they create.
Supported by dedicated mentors and advanced facilities, our learners take risks and refine their skills while reflecting on the broader impact of their work – delving into themes that connect with the world beyond art itself.
Making your mark throughFINE ARTSAT NEXUS
Behind every brushstroke lies a journey of discovery, creativity, and growth. Through our hands-on and imaginative approach, learners are encouraged to take the reins and explore independently as they experiment with new concepts and choices.
ARTISTIC GROWTH THROUGH CREATIVITY AND DISCOVERY
Art specialist lessons are woven into the curriculum from Nursery through Year 9, providing foundational skills and creative freedom. From Year 10 onwards, learners with a passion for art can choose to specialise in the IGCSE and IBDP, where they gain greater independence and depth in their artistic pursuits.
With diverse mediums like clay, batik painting, stop-motion animation, and more, our learners enjoy countless opportunities to explore, refine, and express their unique styles.
RESOURCES THAT FUELCREATIVITY
Nexus empowers learners to explore diverse artistic mediums with exceptional facilities, including personal studio spaces for IGCSE and IBDP students to fully immerse in their craft.
MENTORS WHOSHAPE ARTISTS
Our dedicated art teachers, specializing in fields like sculpture, digital art, and painting, empower learners to explore, take creative risks, and grow technically and artistically through tailored guidance and personalized feedback in small classes.
BEYONDTHE CANVAS
At Nexus, learners explore diverse artistic mediums using exceptional resources and dedicated spaces, guided by expert mentors who encourage experimentation, risk-taking, and meaningful self-expression both technically and creatively.
RESOURCES THAT FUELCREATIVITY
Nexus empowers learners to explore diverse artistic mediums with exceptional facilities, including personal studio spaces for IGCSE and IBDP students to fully immerse in their craft.
MENTORS WHOSHAPE ARTISTS
Our dedicated art teachers, specializing in fields like sculpture, digital art, and painting, empower learners to explore, take creative risks, and grow technically and artistically through tailored guidance and personalized feedback in small classes.
BEYONDTHE CANVAS
At Nexus, learners explore diverse artistic mediums using exceptional resources and dedicated spaces, guided by expert mentors who encourage experimentation, risk-taking, and meaningful self-expression both technically and creatively.
Hitting the right notesMUSICAT NEXUS
Performance, composition and appreciation – these are the three main focuses of music at Nexus. We aim to cultivate creative and confident musicians who express themselves vividly.
Findingyour rhythm
Music lessons are included in the curriculum from Nursery through Year 9. Learners who are interested in taking music further may choose to do so in the IGCSE and IBDP. Outside the curriculum, we provide 1-on-1 music lessons through our Instrumental Programme.
With a diverse range of opportunities to shine through ensemble work or solo performances, our learners tell their stories through every note and harmony.
PERSONAL GROWTHTHROUGH MUSIC
Learners build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through classes, ensembles, and activities, gaining stage presence and resilience to recover and grow from mistakes.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES YEAR-ROUND
Learners perform year-round in events like Nexus Beats, concerts, and busking, honing their skills in a supportive environment for all levels.
TECHNOLOGY-RICHMUSIC EXPERIENCES
Bring your tunes to life in our fully equipped music technology and recording studios, featuring MIDI keyboards, Macs with production software, and professional recording gear.
INSTRUMENTALPROGRAMME
The Nexus Instrumental Programme offers individual or small group lessons during school hours, allowing learners to study a wide range of instruments—violin, piano, drums, and more—with internationally trained teachers, and pursue music exams like ABRSM and Trinity Rock & Pop.
Learners build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through classes, ensembles, and activities, gaining stage presence and resilience to recover and grow from mistakes.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES YEAR-ROUND
Learners perform year-round in events like Nexus Beats, concerts, and busking, honing their skills in a supportive environment for all levels.
TECHNOLOGY-RICHMUSIC EXPERIENCES
Bring your tunes to life in our fully equipped music technology and recording studios, featuring MIDI keyboards, Macs with production software, and professional recording gear.
INSTRUMENTALPROGRAMME
The Nexus Instrumental Programme offers individual or small group lessons during school hours, allowing learners to study a wide range of instruments—violin, piano, drums, and more—with internationally trained teachers, and pursue music exams like ABRSM and Trinity Rock & Pop.
At Nexus, drama is more than acting – it’s a platform for learners to explore their creativity and find their unique voice, allowing them to grow in their personal, interpersonal and academic lives.
A StageFor Growth
Drama is offered at the Secondary level and is a compulsory MYP subject. In Year 10, learners may opt to take Drama as an IGCSE subject and continue their studies at the IB level with the Theatre IB Diploma course. We also offer the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) programme for younger learners who wish to pursue drama beyond the curriculum.
From large scale Primary and Secondary productions to solo or group performances, learners have many opportunities to take the stage.
Reflecting onemotions and empathy
Drama goes beyond acting, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy as learners explore characters, contexts, and perspectives, deepening their understanding of themselves and the world.
Exploring Creativityand Soft Skills
Drama empowers learners to explore creativity through improvisation, scriptwriting, and performance, while building confidence, stage presence, and physical expression.
PerformingTogether
Drama fosters collaboration as learners work in teams to plan, rehearse, and perform while building leadership skills through organising annual productions.
AuthenticLearning Opportunities
We enrich learning with guest artists, cultural workshops, and an annual London trip for IGCSE and IB theatre learners to engage in global theatrical practices through performances, workshops, and artist interactions.
LAMDAat Nexus
Nexus offers the LAMDA programme, open to all learners, to build communication skills in public speaking, acting, and verse, with higher-level qualifications recognized for university applications.
Drama goes beyond acting, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy as learners explore characters, contexts, and perspectives, deepening their understanding of themselves and the world.
Exploring Creativityand Soft Skills
Drama empowers learners to explore creativity through improvisation, scriptwriting, and performance, while building confidence, stage presence, and physical expression.
PerformingTogether
Drama fosters collaboration as learners work in teams to plan, rehearse, and perform while building leadership skills through organising annual productions.
AuthenticLearning Opportunities
We enrich learning with guest artists, cultural workshops, and an annual London trip for IGCSE and IB theatre learners to engage in global theatrical practices through performances, workshops, and artist interactions.
LAMDAat Nexus
Nexus offers the LAMDA programme, open to all learners, to build communication skills in public speaking, acting, and verse, with higher-level qualifications recognized for university applications.
