Grade 1
The Primary Grades curriculum focuses on laying a solid foundation in literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, and creativity. Across CBSE, British, IB, American, and UAE Ministry of Education frameworks, this period of schooling is essential for the development of core academic skills, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. It provides young learners with a diverse and inclusive education to help them grow academically and socially in the cosmopolitan environment of Dubai.
English
Grade 1 English focuses on building foundational literacy skills. Students start with phonics, learning the sounds of letters and their combinations to form words. Emphasis is placed on sentence structure, with students progressing to form simple sentences, and identifying basic grammatical elements such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Assessments
- Coursework: Reading exercises that focus on decoding words, constructing simple sentences, and engaging in basic writing tasks like story sequencing.
- Internal: Phonics assessments, oral storytelling, and dictation tests.
- External: None for this grade, as formative assessments dominate.
Grading System
- A*: Exceptional performance, demonstrating thorough understanding and mastery of the subject.
- A: Strong academic achievement with a high level of understanding and application.
- B: Good academic achievement, demonstrating proficiency in key concepts.
- C: Satisfactory academic achievement, meeting basic criteria.
- D: Marginally below satisfactory performance.
- E: Minimal achievement, below the required standard.