Our Curriculum
We provide an intensive teaching programme closely aligned to the British National Curriculum which provides for a child centred, challenging and balanced learning environment for our pupils. The programme caters for the individual needs of all pupils allowing stimulation of the child’s interests and learning capabilities so they can realise their full potential.
In addition we offer tuition of a modern foreign language, the choice presently being French, German or Chinese. All of this is provided in a secure and safe environment in which we care about your children.
The professionally designed programme of study with its built-in regular assessment steps prepares children with the academic and social skills for their next school year and for them to move on without difficulty should the parents’ employment take them to another country.
Key Stages 1 & 2
The structure of the British National Curriculum as used in our Primary School is sub-divided in Key Stages which relate to the classes as shown:
Table: Key Stage sub-divisions
| Stage |
Class |
Average age |
| Foundation
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Reception 1, 2 |
3-4, 4-5 |
Curriculum for Foundation Classes - Reception 1 & 2
Cross-curricular topics form the basis of the tuition planning for children in these classes that are based on themes relating to the subjects which will be taught separately later on in Key Stages 1 & 2. The themes are designed to encourage interest and develop the child’s natural curiosity in order to build the foundation for understanding needed for their further development.
At this level the teacher introduces Maths and Literacy as the first two separate subjects which are then taught daily from this level onwards.
Particular attention is given at all times and in all activities to the creative, personal, social and emotional development of the young children in our care.
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Key Stage 1
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Year 1, 2 |
5-6, 6-7 |
Curriculum in Key Stages 1 & 2
A key part of the tuition is the teaching of Topics that are structured in a cross-curricular programme that stimulates interest and understanding of important subjects which affect our lives or are an essential part of the world in which we live.
Literacy and Maths are taught daily to ensure children's reading, writing and comprehension as well as numeracy becomes thoroughly developed. All other compulsory and additional subjects are covered in the weekly tuition schedule.
In particular, we teach ICT skills, the understanding of which has become increasingly important in support of children's communication, listening and learning skills using different media. In further support of children's reading and comprehension we use the renowned Oxford Reading Tree development scheme in class as well as for reading at home with parents.
On most days PE is provided for all and basic martial arts training is available to those who are interested. Swimming lessons are not part of the main curriculum but are important for a child's physical and social development. Parents are advised to enrol their children in this optional activity unless there is a specific impediment to prevent their taking part.
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| Key Stage 2 |
Year 3, 4, 5, 6 |
7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11 |
Curriculum in Key Stages 1 & 2
A key part of the tuition is the teaching of Topics that are structured in a cross-curricular programme that stimulates interest and understanding of important subjects which affect our lives or are an essential part of the world in which we live.
Literacy and Maths are taught daily to ensure children's reading, writing and comprehension as well as numeracy becomes thoroughly developed. All other compulsory and additional subjects are covered in the weekly tuition schedule.
In particular, we teach ICT skills, the understanding of which has become increasingly important in support of children's communication, listening and learning skills using different media. In further support of children's reading and comprehension we use the renowned Oxford Reading Tree development scheme in class as well as for reading at home with parents.
On most days PE is provided for all and basic martial arts training is available to those who are interested. Swimming lessons are not part of the main curriculum but are important for a child's physical and social development. Parents are advised to enrol their children in this optional activity unless there is a specific impediment to prevent their taking part.
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Assessments of your child’s progress and performance are made by the teacher in Key Stage 1 and cover English, Maths and Science, while in Key Stage 2 the pupil’s assessment covers these as well as all other compulsory subjects. In the British National Curriculum, the compulsory subjects covered in Key Stages 1 & 2 are:
- English
- History
- Maths
- Geography
- Science
- Art & Design
- Design & Technology
- Music
- ICT
- Physical Education
Additionally, the following subjects are part of our education programme:
- Modern Foreign Language
- Personal, Social & Health Education
- Citizenship
- Swimming
There are also a number of regularly updated public websites you can visit to learn more about the philosophy and objectives of this curriculum and the British Education Authority’s approach to child-centred learning.
