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Curriculum
Curriculum
Parents and Teachers both play an important part in the Educational process. The curriculum follows the 5-14 National Guidelines which takes account of the age 5 to 14 years.

The school itself offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. A variety of teaching methods are involved in this process and the active involvement of the children in their own learning is actively encouraged.

As continuity is a most important factor, the school pursues a consistent and continuous policy throughout with regard to content.

The Curriculum is divided into 5 broad areas with a recommended minimum time allocation.

Language
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Expressive Arts
Religious and Moral Education
French or German is taught at P6 and P7
5-14 Levels
In order to assess how individual children are progressing from Primary1 to Secondary 2 (ages 5 to 14) levels are referred to.

LEVEL A. Almost all pupils should attain this level during the first three years of school.

LEVEL B. Some pupils should reach this level in Primary 3 or even earlier but most should by the end of Primary 4.

LEVEL C. Most pupils should reach this level in the course of Primary 4 to Primary 6.

LEVEL D. Some pupils should reach this level in Primary 5 to 6 or even earlier but most should by Primary 7.

LEVEL E. Some pupils should reach this level in Primary 7 or in Secondary 1 but most should by Secondary 2.
 
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