What is the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and how do we implement it in Maarif International School? 

The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is a framework for children’s primary education, based on the educational system in the UK. It is aimed at children aged 5-11. Cambridge Primary is an international curriculum, used in over 160 countries around the world. Devised by subject experts and rooted in academic research, this curriculum is part of the University of Cambridge.  

The programme focuses on engaging children in global topics, getting them to think critically and developing a passion for learning. The primary curriculum is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation, which they can build upon as they progress through further education. Co-curriculum and extra curriculum activities are a major part of our teaching.  

Did you know? 

Nearly a million students around the world learn through the Cambridge International Programme every year! 

What are the benefits of using the Cambridge International programmes and why we at MISB are keen on it? 

The Cambridge Primary Curriculum encourages children to be creative and innovative, building their independent thinking skills and allowing them to develop a love of learning. The flexibility of the programme means that it can be used in lots of different countries and types of schools this is why it is chosen to be used in over 10,000 schools around the world and it creates a global community of learners. 

What subjects are included in the Cambridge Primary Curriculum at Maarif? 

There are six stages in the primary curriculum framework, with the subjects being: 

• English (or English as a Second Language) - Reading, Writing and Speaking/ Listening. 
• Mathematics - Number, Measure, Geometry, Data Handling, Problem-Solving. 
• Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Enquiry. 
• Geography- Location, Movement, Human-Environment Interactions, Regions  

These subjects are studied from Years 1 to 6, with each new stage building on children’s knowledge from previous years.  

Alongside these core subjects, there are additional subjects which are included in the curriculum: 

• Music 
• Art and Design 
• Dance 
• Digital Literacy (ICT) 
• Physical Education 
• Languages – Turkish, Romanian, French and Arabic 

These subjects are designed to enrich children’s school experience, providing them with a set of varied and transferable skills, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. 

The 6th year of Primary ends with our students taking the Checkpoint exams in English and Mathematics as well as internal exams in Science and Geography. These provide the students with accurate progress throughout the primary and prepare them to step into the Lower secondary with confidence.