Primary School

The Primary School consists of two divisions: the Lower Primary School for students from 4K to grade 2, and the Upper Primary School for students from grade 3 to grade 5. Primary School students in both divisions learn the curriculum in two languages: English and either French, German or Spanish. Over the course of the academic year, they spend approximately 50 percent of their time in English and 50 percent of their time in German, French or Spanish. They become skilled and knowledgeable in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music and physical education. 

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the framework for the Primary School curriculum in which the "student as learner" is at the center. The IBPYP is driven by concept acquisition and is inquiry based. Students acquire knowledge that has both local and global significance. The essential skills developed are the ability to conduct research, communicate effectively, function successfully in different social contexts, manage health and life, and think critically and creatively. Positive attitudes such as tolerance, respect and responsibility are fostered, and students have many opportunities for meaningful action and social service.