CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Naseem International School has developed a curriculum that is based on the Constructivist Theory of learning. It is also outcomes based and child-centered. It is designed and implemented by the NIS staff to ensure specific cultural aspects are considered and is all part of the on-going quest to provide students at NIS with a high quality education.

 It is primarily skills-based and makes explicit the Anticipated Learning Outcomes in each area of study. It is designed to encourage students to become self-motivated and confident in their own abilities and attitudes. It also encourages them to take an active role in their own learning. They will be helped to develop strategies, which will enable them to function independently in the later years of study.

 The PYP curriculum framework supports our goal of encouraging our students in their endeavor to become international citizens as described in the Student Profile, which is central to all our teaching and learning. This perspective identifies beliefs and values through all curriculum areas and forms the vehicle from which the student learning outcomes are explored.

 Where possible, the students will study using an integrated, transdisciplinary topic or thematic approach. Aspects of whole language pervade the learning program. Through this program students develop self-esteem, positive attitudes, investigation skills, knowledge and they develop an awareness of international and global perspectives as well as becoming independent and social learners through the use of inquiry and questioning techniques.

 We aim to provide and inquiry-based education for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. They will progress to grade 7,academically prepared with a strong sense of self worth and a respect for the feelings and cultures of others. Students will be ready for the academic rigors  that follow and the work ethic that will be required to achieve success during their Middle School years at Naseem.