Primary Years Grades 1 – 5 Home > Curriculum > Grades 1 – 5 Developing the Whole Child as An Inquirer The XCL World Academy Primary Years Programme creates a stimulating and challenging environment that nurtures a child’s natural curiosity, creativity and ability to reflect, and helps them to develop a lifelong love of learning. Whether for 1st or 5th grade aged students, we carefully support your children to gradually take greater responsibility and ownership for their own learning through our inquiry-led framework. Key Facts MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE OF 24 CHILDREN BALANCED CURRICULUM (ACADEMICS, ARTS & SPORTS) INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING APPROACH OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A SECOND LANGUAGE (MANDARIN, SPANISH OR FRENCH) Learning Outcomes Each young learner will be given the opportunity to develop key strengths and abilities in: INDEPENDENT LEARNING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS STRONG PERSONAL VALUES EXPOSURE TO MANDARIN Programme Overview Our curriculum brings together the best practices from educational systems from around the world under the framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). We focus on the ideals of international understanding and responsible global citizenship. The PYP helps students establish personal values as a foundation upon which international-mindedness will develop and flourish. Typical School Day The school day runs from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Many students in Grades 1 to 5 take part in our extensive Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) which ends at 4.30pm. Click here to learn more about our ECA’s. Personalised Attention Primary students spend most of the school day with their homeroom teacher. Each teacher is supported by a fully qualified teacher partner to ensure personalised attention for each student. Students also have single subject teachers for arts, physical education and language acquisition. Teaching instruction caters to each student’s needs, abilities and learning styles, resulting in a community of happy, confident and engaged learners. Inquiry-Based Learning An inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning builds on your child’s innate curiosity, individual knowledge and interests. Inquiry can mean exploring, wondering, experimenting, collecting data and reporting findings, taking and defending a position, and solving problems in a variety of ways. Integrated Learning At XCL World Academy, subject areas are not taught in isolation but are blended to create learning experiences that mirror the real world. When studying local and global issues, we reinforce the connections between respective subjects, creating a more effective and meaningful learning experience. As a result, students gain a deeper, more complete understanding. Cross-Grade Collaboration Collaboration and community are integral elements of everything that we do across all grades at the school. Teachers across the grades and subject areas regularly collaborate with other teachers to integrate learning opportunities into units of inquiry and specific subject areas. Communications and Reporting We encourage parents to be involved in their child’s school experience. We encourage face-to-face communication. In addition, parents have access to a personalised student digital online portfolio (SeeSaw) that provides engaging insights into what their child is learning. Related Stories XCL World Academy Students Adopted an Orangutan Our Grade 4 students have been exploring the effects of individual consumer choices on the environment. Making the Earth Cool Again When it comes to the climate, this international school in Singapore is putting young people in the driver’s seat – carbon neutrally, of course! Creating Tomorrow’s Innovators and Entrepreneurs Learn about our innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). How to Choose an International School that is a Good Fit for Your Kids? Where Next Book a Tour View More Admissions Process View More Aims & Ethos View More Extra Curricular Activities View More Copyright © 2013 – 2023 XCL World Academy Education.All Rights Reserved. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Continue
