Primary Section

Our primary programme follows the British National Curriculum for Maths and English (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for all other core subjects. This programme prepares children to continue their education anywhere in the world or within the French system. It places strong emphasis not only on core academic subjects but also on the arts, music, and sports. The small class sizes allow the staff to cater for the individual needs of each child and to teach at multiple levels.

As well as learning academically, the children are encouraged to explore and discover topics for themselves in a more practical way. Their work is regularly assessed to ensure individual learning objectives are being met. The pupils are encouraged to become independent learners and to take pride in the work they produce.

Teaching takes place in English. In addition, the children have the option to learn French or Dutch. Pupils whose native language is not English are given the support needed so they can fully participate in the programme.

We understand that the primary years are very important for pupils to obtain a solid grounding in language and maths. At the same time we believe children should have an exciting experience at our school and develop a lifelong passion for learning.