Foundation Stage (age 3-5) & Primary School (age 6-10)
As an English school overseas we follow the National Curriculum for England and Wales, although we are in the enviable position of being able to adapt it to our particular needs. For example, we choose not to teach Religious Education, thus making space for more languages and specialist lessons in the Primary school: PE, Computing, Music, Spanish French and Mandarin. A vital component to support the learning journey that takes place across the Key Stages is student attendance. Students must attend at least a minimum of 95% of school days.
There are seven areas of learning, perhaps the most important being in the sphere of social development. While it is vital that children learn how to interact and behave appropriately, we do not delay the formal teaching of communication and number skills. Phonics is central to the development of children's reading at this early age.
Phonics continues to be a vital focus at this stage. There are dedicated English and Maths lessons each day as well as Science, History and Geography lessons. Teachers will look for opportunities to use Drama and Art to support and enliven learning.
The transition from Key Stage One to Key Stage Two is significant - children "graduate" at the end of Year 2. In addition to the "normal" curriculum children continue to go to specialist teachers - French is introduced in Year 4 and Mandarin in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 - and they will also begin to venture into Secondary departments, notably Science, where they can not only experience equipped laboratories, but also benefit from the knowledge of the specialist staff. At the end of Year 6 children take the UK SATs (Statutory Attainment Tests) to conclude their Primary education.
We are proud of our small student to teacher ratio, with a maximum of twenty students per class. Children have the opportunity for their learning to be personalised and tailored to suit their individual needs; happiness and wellbeing are key components to their learning journey.
Our high academic standards lie at the heart of our pedagogy. The vibrant engagement between teachers and students makes learning at EIC a unique opportunity to shape a world full of possibilities.
Our consistent success at A Level over the last 40 years has seen students progress to university in the UK, (including Oxbridge, Imperial, LSE & UCL) the USA, Canada, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Sweden. A Levels continue to be the proven path to a global future.
The EIC vision reflects the key values of our community. We believe learning does not happen in isolation but through the support of peers, staff and families. Trust becomes the foundation of meaningful relationships at The EIC.
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Thu Mar 16, 2023 | Primary
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Tue Feb 21, 2023 | Primary
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