Key Stage 1 & 2 Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 1 & 2 at Multinational School Dhahran

At the Multinational School Dhahran, Key Stage 1 and 2 cover Years 2 through 6 and form a critical part of our students’ academic journey. We follow the Cambridge Primary curriculum, which provides a comprehensive and balanced educational framework aligned with international best practices and tailored to meet the needs of our diverse learners.

Cambridge Primary is designed for students aged 5 to 11 and builds a strong foundation in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, while also promoting skills in areas like Global Perspectives, Humanities, ICT, Art and Design, and Physical Education. This programme sets out clear learning objectives at each stage, ensuring that students progress confidently and consistently.

At the heart of the curriculum is the belief that each child learns differently. To support this, we implement a range of ongoing assessments, including Cambridge Progress Tests and End-of-Unit assessments, to monitor students’ understanding and growth throughout the academic year. These tools allow our teachers to personalise instruction, address individual learning needs, and ensure every student is supported and challenged appropriately.
In Year 6, students sit the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examinations, external, internationally recognised assessments in English, Maths, and Science. These provide valuable feedback on each learner’s strengths and areas for development and mark a key milestone as students transition to Cambridge Lower Secondary.

By the end of Key Stage 2, our students have not only acquired a solid academic foundation but have also developed confidence, independence, and critical thinking skills that will serve them well in the next phase of their learning.

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey, setting out what they should be able to do at each stage of their primary education.

The programme is typically for learners aged 5 to 11 years and develops skills in more than ten subjects including English, Mathematics and Science.

Cambridge Primary provides you with a flexible framework which you can use to tailor the curriculum to your needs. We provide assessment tools to help you identify what children are learning, monitor their progress and report to parents. Cambridge Primary is an excellent preparation for Cambridge Lower Secondary, and for progression to other educational systems.

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