A uniquely blended education featuring a British curriculum, integrated with Steiner Waldorf and mindfulness. Curiosity Cultivating
open-mindedness and curiosity through
engagement with the
natural world PRIMARY

Our offer at AIS is a rich balance of academics, art, music, drama, handwork and movement – a curriculum that is lively and current, designed to help form an understanding of the world and our relation to it. The lessons and activities encourage the development of the senses and imagination along with important skills such as literacy, numeracy, arts and crafts.

The curriculum is treated as a meaningful whole as opposed to a collection of fragmented subjects.
 PRIMARY Introduction to AIS Primary Characteristics of the Waldorf curriculum support healthy life processes:
Routines repeated daily, weekly and yearly provide for periods of intense focus and periods of rest, as rhythm and repetition support the development of will power and strengthen imagination.

Strong personal relationships are fostered, as teachers connect deeply with their students, remaining with the same students for many years.

For the younger students of the lower primary years, the lesson subjects are shaped to incorporate an abundance of physical and practical activities, which support this stage of development. As they get older, the curriculum content changes to provide a platform for self-expression and exploration.

We give great importance to a nurturing environment and we are alert to individual needs, neither rushing (and causing stress) nor holding back children. “Education is an art of awakening what is already present”. AIS Primary Curriculum

Presentations A hallmark of the Steiner-Waldorf approach is celebrating our young students’ development through presentations which allow them to showcase their knowledge, skills, and talents while fostering confidence and collaboration. Festivals Throughout the year, we celebrate seasonal festivals that connect students to the rhythms of nature and cultural traditions. They often involve storytelling, artistic performances, music, and shared meals, creating a sense of joy and community. Arts Crafts Imagination and experimentation are nurtured through artistic activity and practical work. Handwork lessons in primary, help develop fine motor skills and develop a healthy tactile sense while working with a range of natural materials.. The activity of "crafting" or craft-making is an intrinsic part of our student's development at AIS. From early years of primary through to secondary. It is in the very nature of crafts that their manual creativity brings ideas to expression. Games / PE An important aspect of our timetable in primary through to Class 6 is the Main Lesson. One of the core subjects is studied in depth for three weeks every morning. A wide range of Main Lesson subjects are studied over the course of the school year within the framework of a clearly defined curriculum e.g. History, Maths, English, Geography, Natural Science.

There are no text books, rather the students create their own Main Lesson book for each subject based on the material presented by the class teacher.

During the rest of the school day, the students follow a timetable of lessons in other subjects which are taught by specialist teachers.

These lessons are on a fixed timetable throughout the year and include: Maths, English, Science, Spanish, Valenciano, German, Music, Art, Crafts, ICT, Gardening and PSHE (Personal and Social Health Education).

The Main Lesson books are carefully crafted and illustrated and are a record of the student’s progress over the year. The Main Lesson work is assessed by an evaluation that includes a peer assessment, a self-assessment and a teacher’s assessment. The Teacher’s assessment covers 4 areas depending on the subject including Content, Effort and Presentation. All Main Lesson blocks are taught by the Class teacher.

Residential trips and excursions are organised in conjunction with the Main Lesson areas of study.
PE and games in primary contributes to their personal and social development, reinforcing healthy and social habits and supporting overall wellbeing. This active and fun part of the curriculum (often outdoors) supports the foundation of teamwork and communication skills. MAIN LESSON Gardening The school maintains a garden where students grow their own vegetables and herbs. This hands-on experience teaches them about the growth cycle of food and the importance of agriculture.

Class One AIS Primary Education Per Class Classes 2-5 The curriculum gradually expands to include more in-depth studies in language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, and the arts. We introduce foreign languages, music, handwork, and practical skills. The emphasis remains on fostering a love of learning, critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility.

English Language Proficiency
For students in Key Stage 2 with lower levels of English proficiency, we offer extracurricular classes to help them improve their language skills and fully participate in the curriculum. Transition to Secondary
Class 6 Although Class 6 is actually classed as first year of secondary, the curriculum continues to expand. Subjects begin the transition towards the more rigorous academic content of Secondary education and the students will join the assemblies with classes 7 to 10 on Thursdays. At the same time, they still enjoy the nurturing environment of being with their class teacher for the majority of the subjects, following the main lesson structure and they continue to participate in primary festivals. Everything in the syllabus is selected and taught in a way that fosters the development of the children at each stage. In Grade 1 three subjects are taught throughout the year: language (learning to listen, speak, write and read); mathematics (learning the numbers and the four operations); and environment studies (discovering the world around them, the forerunner of science).

There is a rhythm to the day, week and year and festivals are important. Teaching is pictorial and imaginative, the aim being to stimulate the intellect through activity, rhythm and imagination. Time is spent laying down good habits of classroom life and work, cultivating reverence for nature, respect for others and learning to connect with and care for the children’s environment. Writing is introduced, using pictures, rhymes and stories, and practised with form drawing and movement. Reading begins with the children’s own written work and familiar songs and poems. Listening and speaking skills are also practised, with nature stories and fairy tales from around the world. Number work is begun, again with pictures, rhymes and stories. The four processes are introduced and a start is made on learning times tables. The class begins learning the pentatonic flute, starts working with watercolours, and in handwork they begin by making their own knitting needles.

 Primary students reading at the library

A School day in AIS primary Class 1 Class 4 Classes one and two begin school at 09:00 and classes three through to six begin school at 08:30.
Each school day begins with the students having Circle Time with their Class Teacher. Circle Time is an activity that aims to ensure that the students start their day feeling grounded, engaged and ready to learn. It involves games, poetry recitation, music, rhythmic exercises, and discussions on important and interesting themes.

Circle Time is then followed by the Main Lesson with their Class Teacher and lasts 1.5 hours. Each Main Lesson topic is studied daily over approximately three weeks, and some subjects (but not specific topics), such as English, occur more than once.
There is break time for 20 minutes at 10:25, followed by subject lessons (e.g. crafts, gardening, Spanish). Classes 1 and 2 have a longer Main Lesson period and later morning break. Their first snack is an integral part of the Main Lesson.

Teachers accompany primary students to the cafeteria at lunchtime where they will eat together. Lunch is from 12:25 to 13:10. Subject lessons continue after lunch with their class teacher until 15:30. At the end of the day, Class 1 children may be picked up earlier at 14:45 if preferred.
There are a range of after-school extracurricular activities which run from 15:45 to 16:45; a small monthly fee is payable for each activity. (link here to extra-curricular activities).

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