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Dwight School
New York City, USA
Founded in 1872, Dwight is an internationally renowned independent school (nursery-grade 12) committed to educating the next generation of innovative global leaders ― one s...
International School Ho Chi Minh ...
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) established in 1993 and is the first IB World School in Vietnam, which provides IB with a culturally diverse perspective to s...
Epsom College in Malaysia
Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Founded in 2014, Epsom College in Malaysia is the only sister school of the prestigious Epsom College in the UK, which was honoured as 'Independent School of the Year 2022....
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All about primary schools
A primary school or elementary school is a school for primary education of children who are 5-6 to 11-12 years of age. Primary education at primary school or elementary school, and sometimes in the early years of middle school. Primary schooling follows pre-school and precedes secondary schooling.
What are primary schools?
Primary school, also known as elementary school, is a term used to describe educational institutions which provide instruction for students aged between 5 and 11. It typically preceded by nursery or kindergarten and serves as the first stage of compulsory education.
It typically includes a curriculum of academic subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics and science.
The Benefits of attending primary schools
Attending a private primary school can offer many benefits, including:
- Smaller class sizes, leading to increased individual attention from teachers
- An enriched curriculum, often with added extracurricular activities such as music and art
- Highly qualified teachers with up-to-date knowledge in their subject areas
- Access to the latest educational technology and active learning techniques
- A more structured and supportive environment which promotes personal development