Primary, Grades 1 to 6

A critical time to learn fundamental concepts, and to build the learning skills that set the stage for a lifetime.

Ages 6 to 12

Hands-on, engaged learning, all year

The primary school years are a critical time for students not only to learn fundamental concepts and mechanics, but also to develop the learning skills and approaches that will set the stage for a lifetime of success.

Students develop strong reading comprehension, write original compositions, build critical thinking skills, learn fundamental mathematical concepts, read classic literature, explore a variety of science topics, and learn about the world around them.

Subjects

What grades 1 to 6 study

Taught by the classroom teachers, with specialty teachers for some subjects.

Physical education, computer literacy and music are taught once or twice weekly, sometimes by specialty teachers.

Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, 08:00 to 16:00.
Wed, Fri, 08:00 to 13:00.
Half day is 5 hours including a 30-minute break. Full day is 8 hours including a 1.5-hour break.

Assessment

Students are assessed twice per trimester, at mid-term and at the end of term. Progress reports go home five times a year.

“Assessment plays an important part in helping teachers and parents to recognise children’s progress, and highlights areas in which some additional support might be needed.”

Primary Section
Cosmopolitan Bilingual Academy

Admissions open

Come and see a bilingual classroom in action

Book a personal tour and meet the teachers who will look after your child. Visits run Monday to Friday during term time, and we are happy to answer questions in French or English.

A creative bilingual school in the heart of Dakar, educating children aged 2 to 12 in French and English since 2014.

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Amitie, Dakar, Senegal