Primary

Welcome to DPSI Primary School: Where Curiosity Ignites a Lifelong Love for Learning

At our Primary School, we believe that education is a journey of discovery. Our mission is to provide a happy and stimulating environment where every child is empowered to explore, question, and grow into a confident, well-rounded individual. With a commitment to small class sizes and a faculty that is 100% Cambridge-trained, we offer a truly personalized and high-standard educational experience.

Our educational philosophy is rooted in application-based learning. We move beyond rote memorization to engage students in hands-on activities that build a deep, intuitive understanding of core subjects. A strong emphasis on thinking and working mathematically as well as thinking and working scientifically, nurturing logical reasoning, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. This practical approach ensures a seamless progression to Lower Secondary, equipping students with a strong foundation in subject-specific skills.

Curriculum

The Global Perspectives programme widens horizons, enabling learners to understand world issues, reflect critically, and propose their own viewpoints.

We provide endless opportunities for students to discover their passions and talents that benchmark their learning globally.

• Public Speaking: Building confidence and effective communication skills.
• Competitions: Gaining exposure and excelling in inter-school, national, and international events.
• External Examinations: Benchmarking learning globally and preparing for future success.
• Sports & Cultural Activities: A wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports, as well as cultural and collaborative projects, help students develop teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for creativity and physical well-being.

With access to a multitude of indoor and outdoor sports, cultural activities, and collaborative projects, students discover their passions and talents. Every experience is designed to foster lifelong appreciation of critical thinking, collaboration, and global citizenship.

Subjects Offered

Continuous and Ongoing Assessments in Grades 1-3

At DPS International, assessment defined by monitoring each learners learning journey through regular, informal, and continuous checks carried out throughout the year.

Teachers use the Cambridge benchmark to track and evaluate how well learners are acquiring and developing the skills appropriate to their stage and cohort level. These periodic assessments provide valuable insights into individual progress, ensuring that each learner is supported, challenged, and guided towards achieving the skill levels defined by Cambridge standards.

In this way, assessments become a tool for growth and guidance, not just measurement, enabling every learner to move confidently towards their learning goals.

Assessments in Grades 4 – 5

In Grades 4 - 5, students continue to be monitored through ongoing skill-based assessments carried out throughout the year. Alongside these, we also introduce formal assessments to help children gradually adapt to structured evaluation.

Students undertake:

• 2 Formative Assessments – focusing on feedback and improvement. One cycle in each term
• 2 Summative Assessments – reflecting overall learning and achievement. Held at the end of each term

This balanced approach ensures that learning is continuously supported while also preparing students for more formal evaluations in higher grades.

The distribution of marks will be:

• Formative Assessment (1+2) = 20%
• Summative Assessment I = 40%
• Summative Assessment II = 40%
• Final Assessment = 100%