Primary School
Our Primary School welcomes children aged 6 to 10, providing a strong foundation for their essential early education through the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
Cambridge Primary Curriculum
Cambridge Primary provides children aged 6 to 10 with a well-rounded, engaging, and structured education, guiding them through the early stages of their academic journey. As the next step in the Cambridge Pathway, this curriculum helps students develop knowledge, confidence, and essential skills that prepare them for future success in school, work, and life.
With over ten subjects, including English, mathematics, and science, students have the opportunity to explore diverse areas of learning while developing creativity, expression, and overall well-being. The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing ISM to adapt it to our unique learning environment, cultural context, and Portuguese program.
Core Subject Areas
Cambridge Primary English
Learners strengthen their abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, ensuring they become confident communicators.
- ✓ Engage with diverse texts from different times and cultures
- ✓ Express thoughts clearly and creatively
- ✓ Become confident readers and writers
Cambridge Primary Mathematics
Students build a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills that extend beyond the classroom.
- ✓ Think critically and work mathematically
- ✓ Explore principles, patterns, and systems
- ✓ Apply computation fluency to everyday situations
Cambridge Primary Science
Students develop scientific thinking and practical skills, deepening their understanding of the world while building confidence that science is relevant to them.
- ✓ Hands-on experiments and investigations
- ✓ Critical thinking and hypothesis testing
- ✓ Foundation for advanced scientific study
Portuguese Language
From Grade 1, the curriculum is equally divided between English and Portuguese, allowing students to develop high competence in both languages.
- ✓ Bilingual education structure
- ✓ Integration into Portuguese culture
- ✓ Native and non-native speaker support
Learning Outcomes
Confident communicators able to apply reading, writing, speaking and listening effectively
Critical thinkers who question ideas and validate solutions with evidence
Independent learners prepared for the next stage of their academic journey
Well-rounded individuals with creativity, expression, and social skills
Ready to Apply?
Give your child the foundation for lifelong learning with our Cambridge Primary programme.