Objectives
- Be equipped with the necessary knowledge and 21st century skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of tomorrow.
- Attain high standards of morals, ethics and values.
- Understand and practice the importance of life-long good physical and mental health.
- Prepared as a global citizen to integrate into society, contributing in a positive and harmonious manner
Embrace the school’s 5 core values:
- Courage
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Compassion
- Sustainability
Exemplify the school’s 9 student characteristics:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Compassion
- Honesty
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Perseverance
- Resilience
- Respectfulness
Equipped with the school’s 7 student competencies:
- Thinking and learning-to-learn.
- Cultural competence, interaction, and self-expression.
- Taking care of oneself and managing daily life.
- Multiliteracy.
- ICT competence.
- Working life competence and entrepreneurship.
- Participation, involvement, and building a sustainable future.
- A curriculum for basic education, which aims to develop children to have knowledge, skills, desirable attitudes, competencies and morals.
- A learner-centred curriculum which equips students with valuable experiences, which they can positively apply to improve their lives.
- A curriculum which is readily accessible and promotes greater educational equality for all children in the community
- A flexible curriculum structure which readily adapts and supports personalised teaching and learning demands in real-time.
- A curriculum which supports and encourages family engagement in their child’s learning journey, both academically and emotionally.
- A curriculum design with a diverse set of assessment opportunities built-in, providing valuable progression diagnostics for continual learner improvement, extension and support.
- A curriculum which nurtures a passion and understanding of lifelong learning, from a young age, as a means for personal improvement, throughout life.
PRIMARY CURRICULUM KEY FACTS
- Finnish Curriculum provided and approved by Finland Education.
- Enhanced with Cambridge International Curriculum.
- Primary education completion in 6 academic years (grades 1-6).
- 3 semesters per academic year (Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun).
- 12 weeks per semester.
- 5 school days per week.
