Preparatory Stage

Upper Primary - III to V

For grades III, IV, and V, our approach focuses on building upon foundational concepts, fostering independence, critical thinking, and exploration.

Subjects Offered

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• French/Mandarin as a foreign language
• Hindi/Bengali as a second language
• Computer Science
• Current Affairs
• Life Skills
• Global Perspectives

Co-Curricular Subjects

• Music and Dance
• Library
• Art
• SUPW (Socially Useful Productive Work)
• Cubs and Bulbuls
• Sports
• Read Programme

Sports

Emphasizing the comprehensive growth of children, our sports curriculum is designed to enhance their skills while giving paramount importance to strength, flexibility, and the mastery of body balance techniques.

Our Assessment Approach

• Assessment for Learning: Using observations, discussions, and project evaluations.
• Formatted Tests: Conducted through Friday Tests, Unit Tests, and Term End Examinations to promote knowledge, understanding, and application skills.

Our Pedagogy

• Interdisciplinary Projects: Encouraging real-world problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.
• Flipped Classroom Model: Promoting active learning, discussions, and in-depth understanding.
• Peer Teaching: Reinforcing understanding and communication skills.
• Research Skills: Teaching students to find credible sources, analyze information, and present findings.
• Inclusivity: Incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Experiential Learning: Utilizing field trips, nature exploration, and hands-on experiences.
• Service Projects: Fostering empathy, teamwork, and civic responsibility.
• Book Reading Sessions: Instilling a love for reading.
• Critical Thinking: Developing argumentation skills through debates and persuasive writing.
• Global Awareness: Exploring cultures, countries, and global issues through virtual field trips and international collaborations via the IDS program.

Distinctive Features of Our Upper Primary Program

• Graded Worksheet System: Tailored for all learning abilities.
• Open Book Examinations: Evaluating critical thinking over rote learning.
• Language Choices: Offering French and Mandarin to explore international culture.
• Global Connectivity: Engaging with students from other schools through the British Council’s International Dimension in School program.