1st Stage · Grades 1–5
Bilingual education, clear rules and kind guidance. An environment where children grow in knowledge, responsibility and relationships.
Our Educational Philosophy
Five pillars that shape every day for our pupils from Grade 1 to Grade 5. Flip a card to find out more.
English isn’t an extra subject. It’s a natural part of every day. Children gradually build the vocabulary of every subject they study, from Grade 1 through to Grade 5.
We help children become independent and responsible and take pride in honest work. Ongoing feedback helps them understand their own progress and see mistakes as a natural part of learning.
A programme that combines high academic standards with skills for real life.
Kindness without boundaries doesn’t work. Neither do boundaries without relationships. When school and family share the same expectations, children gain the confidence they need to grow.
We protect children, but we don’t remove every obstacle from their path. We teach them to handle challenges, look for solutions and take responsibility for themselves and for the community we create together.
How We Learn
The first years at school lay the foundations for everything that follows. This is where study habits, work ethic and a relationship with learning take shape. In our bilingual environment, we combine high expectations with kind guidance and make room for growth in knowledge, responsibility and relationships.
Developing Personalities
That’s why we pay attention not only to results, but also to how a child thinks, communicates and handles everyday situations at school. We help every child discover their strengths, overcome their own challenges and enjoy the feeling of making progress. In a safe environment, they learn that even failure can be an important step on the way to success.
Teaching Methods
In Grade 1, children first learn to find their way in a new environment, build relationships and become part of the school community. On these solid foundations, we build inquiry-based and project-based learning that lets children make connections, work together and take responsibility for their own learning.
Literacy
We see reading, writing and maths as tools for understanding the world. We guide children to work with information, put their own thoughts into words, think logically and look for different ways to solve problems.
School Community
Communication circles are a natural part of life in the 1st Stage. Children learn to talk about their needs, listen to others and resolve disagreements before they turn into problems. Shared traditions, the school uniform and everyday school life strengthen respect, cooperation and responsibility for the community we create together.
Connecting the Stages
The 1st Stage is an important part of an educational journey that makes sense. We build on the experience children bring from different kindergartens and gradually prepare them for the demands of Junior High and further study. Thanks to cooperation between teachers across the stages, shared projects and a common educational philosophy, each stage of education flows naturally into the next.
1st Stage Projects
We believe some of the most important skills develop outside regular lessons. Projects, public presentations and guided challenges help children grow in knowledge, relationships and resilience.
Project Olympiad
Young Curator
Outdoor Programme
Shared Events
Before You Decide
Enrolment for Grade 1
Application, trial days, tests and an interview – you’ll find the whole enrolment process step by step on the For Applicants page.
