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ENSR International School
Lausanne, Switzerland
ENSR International School is a leading, non-for-profit, private educational establishment in Switzerland.
École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Paris, France
École Jeannine Manuel is a French, bilingual and international K-12 school founded in 1954. It welcomes over 2400 students of over different 80 nationalities and offers bot...
Leysin American School in Switzer...
Leysin, Switzerland
Located in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, Leysin American School has a history of nurturing talent and motivating students to succeed in education, sports, and the arts.
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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