At UIA, our Primary programme nurtures curiosity and confidence by developing academic and social skills through engaging experiences that encourage exploration, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.
Primary Overview
Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey. Typically for 5 to 11 year olds, it provides a strong foundation for students at the beginning of their schooling before progressing through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.
The Primary timetable at school includes vaiours subjects such as the core English, Maths and Science to Social Studies. Students also have a choice of second language to study. Students follow a Cambridge-approved curriculum.
Our students visit the ICT suite and school library once a week and have access to a science lab. The school utilizes the nearby park and community centers, as well as the school gym, for PE.
At school the students have access to Specialty Programs such as dance, chess and many more. Throughout the year, students at UIA International School enjoy a multitude of events such as field trip, Autumn Fair, Sports Meet, etc.
Subjects Offered
Art & Design
Art & Design
Art & Design allows learners to express themselves, fostering creativity and transferable skills. Students become critical thinkers and articulate personal responses.
Cambridge Course ID: 0067 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Computing
Computing
The computing curriculum teaches how computers function, allowing students to explore components and develop coding skills with languages like Scratch.
Our Cambridge Primary English encourages a life-long enthusiasm for reading, writing and spoken communication. Learners develop English skills for different purposes and audiences.
Cambridge Course ID:0058 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: English, Language Arts
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
The UIA language curricula offer foundational skills in French, Hindi, Japanese, and Kokugo, helping students understand each language's structure and cultural context.
Cambridge Course ID:0062 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: Languages
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Mathematics
Mathematics
Maths helps us to think analytically and have better reasoning abilities. Our Primary and Lower Secondary mathematics curriculum encourages life-long enthusiasm for analytical and rational thinking.
Cambridge Course ID:0096 Division: Primary
Subject Areas Mathematics
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Music
Music
Music boosts creativity and confidence, allowing learners to express themselves and understand the value of communication with musicians and audiences.
Cambridge Course ID:0068 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: Fine Arts
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical education is essential for a balanced curriculum. Regular exercise boosts health and academic performance, laying the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle.
Cambridge Course ID:0069 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: Physical Education, Health & Fitness, Well-being
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Science
Science
Our exciting new primary science curriculum helps learners develop a life-long curiosity about the natural world and enables them to seek scientific explanations to the phenomena around them.
The UIA social studies curriculum enables learners to connect with the past, understand societal functions, and appreciate both uniqueness and commonalities.
Cambridge Primary Wellbeing promotes a holistic approach, encouraging learners to actively engage in their own wellbeing and build positive relationships.
Cambridge Course ID:0034 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: Special Subject Area, Health & Fitness, Well-being
Grade Level: 1 to 5
ESL
ESL
This subject supports learners who speak a language other than English at home, helping them communicate confidently and respond to various media.
Cambridge Course ID:0057 Division: Primary
Subject Areas: Languages
Grade Level: 1 to 5
Learning Areas
Develop effective communication skills
Develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across subjects
Use language purposefully for different audiences and contexts
Build active listening, empathy, and respectful dialogue skills
Acquire strong mathematical understanding
Develop number sense, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Use mathematics to solve real-life and unfamiliar problems
Explain thinking and justify solutions using mathematical language
Gain scientific knowledge and inquiry skills
Develop curiosity and interest in the scientific world
Observe, measure, record, and interpret data accurately
Use evidence to draw conclusions and understand scientific concepts
Build awareness of how science impacts everyday life and the environment
Become independent, reflective, and creative learners
Take responsibility for learning through goal-setting and reflection
Think critically and creatively when exploring ideas and solving problems
Express creativity through writing, digital media, art, and projects
Develop international awareness
Explore local, national, and global issues through inquiry-based learning
Engage with global themes such as sustainability and responsibility
Build empathy, teamwork, and respect as global citizens
Weekly Schedule
(Primary)
Grades 1-5
08:30
School Begins
08:50 - 09:40
Period 1
09:40 - 10:30
Period 2
10:30 - 10:40
Recess Break
10:40 - 11:30
Period 3
11:30 - 12:20
Period 4
12:20 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:50
Period 5
13:50 - 14:40
Period 6
14:40- 15:30
Period 7
15:30
Dispersal
Resources That Support Learning
Assessment
We offer a range of optional assessments to help you accurately measure students’ potential and progress.
Accurately measuring a student’s potential and progress can transform learning and help you make informed decisions about individual learners, their educational needs and where to focus your teaching efforts.
Many of our schools use the Cambridge Lower Secondary testing structure to assess learner performance and report progress to students and parents. Our assessments are optional, so you can use them in any combination to suit your context, culture and ethos.
Provide feedback: Classroom assessment
We encourage you to assess some subjects in the classroom through discussion, observation and lesson outputs.
We provide Assessment guidance to help you give formative feedback on the skills you want learners to develop so that they can reflect on, and improve their performance.
Available for Art & Design, Digital Literacy, Music and PE.
Feedback on ‘what went well’ and how students can improve further.
Help students to reflect on and improve their performance.
Use throughout the year.
Monitor progress: Cambridge Progression Tests
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests are internal assessments that help you to check learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding. Available for our core subjects, English as a first or second language, mathematics and science, progression tests are marked by teachers in your school and available for stages 7, 8 and 9.
Provide detailed information about learner performance.
Compare strengths and weaknesses of individuals and groups.
Come with clear guidance, standards and mark schemes.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint monitors individual and group performance at the end of the primary programme. These external tests are marked by Cambridge International to give you extra confidence in the feedback you receive and share with parents.
Available for English as a first or second language, maths, science and Cambridge Global Perspectives.
See how learners are performing against an international benchmark, and in comparison to the rest of their class.
Easily monitor group and individual performance.
Schools receive a diagnostic feedback report and learners receive a Statement of achievement.
Two exam series available: May or October.
Use at the end of the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme (Stage 9).
