Junior School

Days in the Junior School are exciting, full and varied. Your son or daughter will have great fun and grow into a confident, articulate and accomplished young person with emotional intelligence and high personal standards. Nursery and The Fours (Foundation Stage 1 and 2) The Early Years curriculum at Uppingham Cairo is designed to reveal a world of wonder for your son or daughter as they begin their school journey. Our fully qualified and experienced Form Teachers and Teaching Assistants will capture your child’s curiosity and carefully support their development through the seven interconnected areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Learning is motivating, engaging, fun and deeply personalised to ensure that your son or daughter reaches the highest possible standards across the curriculum. The Fours to Top Year (Year 1 – Year 6) Our highly qualified teachers create an inspiring and nurturing environment in which our pupils are challenged and supported, enabling them to reach their full potential in all areas of school life. Exceptional specialist teaching, first class facilities and high quality pastoral care combine to ensure that your son or daughter is exceptionally well prepared for the challenges and opportunities of Senior School.

Core Curriculum

With the National Curriculum of England and Wales (NC) at its core, the Junior School curriculum is very broad, designed to promote excellence and to give your child as many opportunities as possible to identify their strengths and expand their horizons; Sports, Music and The Arts continue to flourish alongside other academic disciplines. As the engines of the curriculum, our teaching in English, Mathematics and Science goes much further and deeper than the expectations of the National Curriculum, enabling your son or daughter to achieve very high standards in these essential subjects. We understand, however, that a rich and rewarding education goes well beyond a narrow academic focus and the physical, spiritual, moral and social development of our pupils is carefully nurtured in the Junior School. Our extensive co-curricular and world leading Day Boarding enrichment programme ensures that every pupil has ample opportunity and encouragement to find and explore their individual interests and develop their confidence and creativity.

CORE CURRICULUM

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Nursery and The Fours

Our core curriculum in the Nursery and The Fours (Foundation Stage 1 and 2) is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and recognises thimportance of nurturing positive relationships and tailoring the environment to meet the needs and interests of every child. In addition to the core curriculum, we will provide elements each day that go beyond the expectations of the EYFS as a wonderful way to broaden your child's experience. These 'Enhanced Provision' sessions utilise the skills of our specialist academic staff in Music, Physical Development, French, Swimming and Arabic, enabling your child to make the very best start to their educational journey.

The Fives and the Sixes

In the Fives and the Sixes (Years 1 and 2), your son or daughter will be expertly taught, cared for and carefully supported by their fully qualified and experienced Form Teacher for most of the day. They will be engaged and inspired by specialist teaching in PE, Arabic, French, Swimming, Religion, Music, Art, Design & Technology, and Drama.

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The Sevens and the Eights

In the Sevens and the Eights (Years 3 and 4), your son or daughter will continue to be expertly taught, cared for and carefully supported by their fully qualified and experienced Form Teacher for most of the day. They will continue to be engaged and inspired by specialist teaching in PE, Arabic, French, Swimming, Religion, Music, Art, Design & Technology, and Drama with further specialist teaching introduced in Computer Science and Spanish.

The Nines and Top Year

In the Nines and Top Year (Years 5 and 6) your child will take their learning to the next level, as they prepare for the academic rigour of Senior School. They will be taught entirely by specialists, enabling them to learn and be inspired by experienced and exceptionally well qualified teachers who are passionate experts in their subject and who will continue to teach them in Senior School. Personal Tutors carefully support the wellbeing and academic progress of small groups of children in the final two years of Junior School, ensuring your child receives lots of personalised care and support as they grow in independence and confidence.