Primary Curriculum

What is Cambridge Primary?

Cambridge Primary is an international education programme, typically for young learners aged 5 to 11 years and used in primary schools worldwide. It develops young learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged.

Cambridge Primary Curriculum

The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is founded on the values of the University of Cambridge and the best practice in schools. Each English, Mathematics, and Science framework is designed to engage learners in an active and creative learning journey while providing a comprehensive set of progressive learning objectives. The objectives detail what the learners should know or what they should be able to do in each year of primary education. They provide a structure for teaching and learning and a reference against which learners' abilities and understanding can be checked. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum promotes an inquiry-based approach to learning to develop thinking skills and encourage intellectual engagement.

Core Subjects of Cambridge Primary

	English - First or second language
	Mathematics - Number, Geometry, Measure, Handling data, Problem-solving
	Science - Scientific inquiry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Additional subjects of Cambridge Primary

	ICT- Documents, Multimedia, Spreadsheets, Databases, Programming, Website Design, Networks, Video or Animation
	Global Perspective - Six Challenges a Year
	SMSC - The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, PSHEE - Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education

Cambridge Primary Assessment

Cambridge Primary assessment uses internationally benchmarked tests, giving parents extra trust in the feedback they receive. There are two assessment options:

• Cambridge Primary Progression Tests (marked in school)
• Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (marked by Cambridge examiners)
  

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

The exams take place in 6 Grade.

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests skills, knowledge, and understanding at the end of the primary programme in English as a first or second language, Maths, and Science.

The tests are marked in Cambridge to provide an international benchmark of learner performance. Learners receive a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report. Feedback reports show how a learner has performed in relation to the curriculum, their learning group, the whole school, and against all learners who have taken tests in that series around the world.

The Holistic Approach

BSS provides a holistic approach to education. It educates the whole student, developing the capacity for inquiry, research, and problem-solving, as well as essential skills for communication and collaboration. Students are taught to apply their knowledge in different contexts and across disciplines.