From the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Kindergarten age), children can transfer, upon completion of a successful admission’s interview, to Years One and Two of the Primary School where they begin a more formalized approach to learning. The HAIS curriculum is broad and diverse and whilst it is subject-based, there are many opportunities for a cross-curricular approach to learning. In addition to core subjects, specialist teachers teach Drama, Art, Music and Physical Education. Much of the timetable is classroom-based with each class having the support of a teaching assistant.
In this very important phase of their education, children apply the skills they have learned in the Foundation Stage and begin to develop new approaches to learning. As children progress through Years One and Two, we encourage them to become increasingly independent as learners by helping them to: The main focus of teaching in Years One and Two is in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. These subjects follow the teaching frameworks detailed in the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum. These frameworks place great emphasis on children acquiring key life skills. The curricula for Years Three to Six are designed to ensure children gain learning experiences that develop in the areas of linguistics, mathematics, science, technology, sociology, physicality, and creativity. These areas are taught through the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives and Digital Literacy. In Years Three to Six, the class teachers are responsible for the delivery of the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum subjects and for the pastoral care of our students. In addition, there is also the foundational curricula of Music, Physical Education, Drama and Art taught by specialist teachers.
