Early Years levels
Early Years children are placed in the appropriate Early Years Plus class according to their age at the start of the course.
Children in Lower Primary levels will:
- be placed in the most suitable Lower Primary level following a consultation with an experienced Young Learner teacher
- learn English while receiving all the individual attention and opportunities they need to express themselves in a fun and supportive atmosphere
- enjoy lessons that include songs, stories, games and activities which are specially designed for children at the Lower Primary age
- increase their confidence and interest in English
- learn and practise a wide range of language functions and vocabulary
- be exposed to natural language through activities giving them a real purpose to communicate in familiar and meaningful situations
- extend their knowledge of the world
- still be developing concepts, literacy and numeracy in their first language. Our levels within ‘Lower Primary’ align with the children’s literacy skill level and support school learning.
- have their level continually monitored to ensure the appropriate challenge level
- progress based on our experienced teachers’ recommendations. Children at this young age may not progress through the levels in a linear manner as other qualities are taken into consideration such as, previous experience of English, literacy level etc.
Children in Upper Primary levels will:
- be placed in the most suitable Upper Primary level following a consultation with an experienced Young Learner teacher
- learn English while receiving all the individual attention and opportunities they need to express themselves in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
- increase their confidence and interest in the English language at an appropriate challenge level
- learn and practise a wide range of language functions and vocabulary
- cover all aspects of communication – listening, speaking, reading and writing through interaction, games and activities
- build on their existing knowledge of English
- further develop their thinking and problem-solving skills
- further develop their understanding of model universal values and behaviour
- extend their knowledge of the world and English as a global language
- have their level continually monitored to ensure the appropriate challenge level
- progress based on our experienced teachers’ recommendations. Children at this age may not progress through the levels in a linear manner as other qualities are taken into consideration such as, previous experience of English, literacy level etc.