ACADEMICS
CURRICULUM
Features of the Curriculum
Theme-based learning as part of the curriculum
Learning Centers where developmental and foundational skills are acquired through observations, construction, pretend play, reading and art.
Learning Centers are planned to focus on developing children’s enthusiasm for lifelong learning based on seven areas of learning Communication and Language, Personal Social and Emotional, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Art and Design.
Circle Time is planned to encourage social interaction, listening, conversing, feeling, thinking, empathy and patience.
A strong Reading Program with books sent home every week Supervised Play and Field Trips to energies children in a healthy, stimulating outdoor environment.
Guest lectures and Parent Participation
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
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Grade 1-5 (Phase 2) |
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April |
Entry Level Test (ELT) |
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CAT (Cognitive Ability Test) |
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May |
CAT (Cognitive Ability Test) & Arabic IBT |
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June |
Reading Test & Periodic Test 1 |
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September |
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October |
Half Yearly Examination |
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November |
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December |
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January |
Periodic Test 2 & ASSET - Last week |
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February |
CCT |
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March |
Annual Examination |
DEWVALE SCHOOL
