Primary

Academic depth, confident thinking and growing responsibility.

Primary 1 to 5 builds strong literacy and numeracy while widening the child's world through science, technology, communication, creativity and citizenship.

Nigerian primary pupils studying in a classroom

We teach for understanding, not just completion.

Lessons are designed to strengthen reading, writing, mathematics and subject knowledge while giving children regular opportunities to discuss, investigate, solve problems and explain their thinking.

Academic priorities

  • Fluent reading, comprehension and increasingly confident writing.
  • Strong number sense, calculation and mathematical reasoning.
  • Observation, investigation and age-appropriate scientific thinking.
  • Digital awareness and responsible use of technology for learning.
  • Knowledge of community, Nigeria, the wider world and responsible citizenship.
  • Creative expression through art, presentation, movement and project work.

Growing independence

As children progress, expectations increase around organisation, responsibility, collaboration, communication and the ability to reflect on feedback.

Curriculum experience

Core skills with room to think widely.

Primary learning should be rigorous without becoming narrow. Children need knowledge, application and the confidence to use what they know.

English and literacy

Reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing for different purposes.

Mathematics

Number, operations, measurement, geometry, data and problem solving with a strong focus on reasoning.

Science and discovery

Observation, questioning, practical investigation and understanding the natural and physical world.

Digital and creative learning

Age-appropriate computing awareness, research habits, presentation, art and project-based expression.

African pupils participating in class
Voice and leadership

Children should learn to explain what they think and why.

Speaking, listening, teamwork and responsibility are deliberately strengthened across the Primary years. These are academic skills, leadership skills and life skills.

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