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ISSH International School of Scha...
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is a place where students feel at home away from home.
Eastwood Global Online School
Switzerland
Eastwood Global Online School, a leading provider of online education, is founded on the principles of Academic Excellence, Freedom, Global Community, Entrepreneurial Spiri...
Minerva's Virtual Academy
London, UK
Minerva’s Virtual Academy is an online independent school for pupils aged 11 – 18.
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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