Seria

In the early years we focus on 3 key areas – the environment, the adult and the child. In our setting we have developed a play-based learning curriculum which is led by the child and assisted by highly trained and experienced adults -providing our 2-5 year olds with space, time, and an intentionally-curated environment in which to learn and grow. Children are encouraged to move freely about the space while collaborating with peers or engaging in parallel work. Children have a choice to play in areas including; a loose parts centre, block area, home life corner, reading nook, sand and water play and much more to explore, connect and create. Our ateliers offer children the opportunity to work with light/shadows, sensory materials, and a variety of artistic media for process art.

Students experience a smooth transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 1. Our curriculum builds upon and extends the experiences that they have had in Reception. Play will continue to be an important part of the provision and students will transition into more formal learning as the year goes on so that they remain motivated, enthused, and eager learners.

• Developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Building a love for reading through phonics and basic sight words.
• Introducing basic mathematical concepts through hands-on activities.
• Encouraging social skills and cooperation.

The year is full of exciting discovery that covers a broad and balanced curriculum; with a focus on literacy and mathematics and opportunities to investigate the world around them.

Our dedicated staff are on hand every day to ensure your child has the best access to learning possible.

• Strengthening reading and writing skills, including sentence structure.
• Advancing numeracy skills with a focus on addition and subtraction.
• Exploring science and basic research skills.
• Developing a sense of responsibility and independent learning.

There will be many opportunities for involvement, growth, and learning across the school this year. Moving to KS2 is a very exciting time for students as they learn how to navigate new class timetables and routines, meet new friends and teachers, and reconnect with old ones.

• Expanding literacy skills, including comprehension and creative writing.
• Advancing numeracy skills with multiplication and division.
• Introducing more complex science and history topics.
• Enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Students become more independent and confident learners, working hard with a growth mindset and with strategies to support their ability to work collaboratively. Problem solving, reasoning, and thinking creatively are key to a successful Year 4.

• Building on comprehension and composition in literacy.
• Strengthening multiplication and division skills in numeracy.
• Exploring a wider range of scientific concepts and experiments.
• Developing basic research and study skills.

Students develop a greater sense of individual responsibility, both towards others and their environment. Organisation, reliability, and self-motivation are all skills we aim to build on throughout the year.

• Developing advanced literacy skills, including analysis and inference.
• Advancing numeracy skills with fractions and decimals.
• Exploring more in-depth science and history topics.
• Fostering independent research and presentation skills.

Year 6 not only focuses on academic achievement but also the ability to successfully transition into Secondary. All students understand their role as a global learner within the international school community. We set high expectations for every student giving them the guidance to master key skills such as: organisation, time management and continued commitment and motivation towards learning and developing as a global citizen.

• Mastering advanced literacy skills, including persuasive writing and literary analysis.
• Advanced numeracy skills with a focus on algebra and geometry.
• In-depth exploration of scientific concepts and historical events.
• Preparing for the transition to secondary school, including study skills and time management.

Our Key Stage 3 is thoughtfully designed to provide a broad and balanced education for our early adolescents. The students study a range of core subjects to reflect the ever-increasing delineation of secondary subject specialisms, whilst using a multi-disciplinary framework to encourage students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. We support our students to prepare for their next steps, providing a clear path of progress towards the upper secondary examination years. We always aim to help students develop their personal understanding, their emerging sense of self and responsibility in their community, to ensure a well-rounded, nurturing and rigorous educational experience. The subjects we study are:

Available Subjects

• Mathematics
• English
• English Literature
• Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• MFL
• History
• Geography
• Global Citizenship
• Art and Design
• Music
• Physical Education