Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Assessment International Education

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Programme Introduction

Laying a solid foundation for young learners, the Primary school years are a cardinal phase to help them obtain the knowledge and skills they need to excel in this modern society. Designed for International Students based on the Cambridge Primary curriculum frameworks, the Cambridge Primary course is a constitution of six (6) different programmes which will be conducted over a span of six (6) years.

As it is fundamental to guide and support young learners through their early educational process, this course aims to develop and hone learners’ English literacy, Mathematics numeracy and Science reasoning abilities to a substantial degree through the core academic subjects – English, Mathematics, and Science. Along with these subjects, the following subjects, namely, Art, Physical Education, ICT, STEM, Music and Social Studies will be integrated into the CAIE Primary curriculum. Students also have to choose one (1) of seven (7) optional language subjects (Chinese, Malay, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Tagalog, and French).

These subject areas provide learners with a good grounding in different fields of study and subsequently, they will be able to use this pool of knowledge across multiple contexts. Upon completion, learners will be well-equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for progression to the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Lower Secondary with Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint.

DIMENSIONS International College is a registered Cambridge school.

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Objective

• To build a strong academic foundation amongst young learners.
• To prepare learners for progression into the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Lower Secondary with Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint.

Designed for

• Candidates who are at least 6 years old.
• Candidates who wish to acquire a qualification that is internationally recognised.

Course Outline

Year 1

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English

  
  This subject enables learners to communicate effectively in English. This subject focuses on development of skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening. Learners will build up knowledge and understanding of basic English grammar and common vocabularies at different stages and levels of learning.
  

• Outline for Mathematics

  
  This subject explores 5 content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on basic principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding at lower primary level. It is intended to develop the skills and the ability to perform estimation and to check reasonableness of results.
  

• Outline for Art

  
  Students will learn to identify simple visual qualities in what they see around them and be curious about what they see. They will learn to share their imagination, thoughts and feelings through art making using selected art materials and media. They will also enjoy looking at and creating art, at the same time talk about what they see and experience.
  

• Outline for Social Studies

  
  Knowing Myself, Others and My Surroundings. In this subject, students will learn about themselves, people around them and their immediate environment. They will explore who they are in relation to the people and places around them. Through examining the different roles they play, they will also understand how their actions can affect the people and places around them. They will be able to understand that differences in people occur due to differences in cultures and traditions among people, thus assisting them to work together as a group and in their team collaborations.
  

• Outline for Physical Education

  
  This subject aims to help students to appreciate the significance and advantages of physical activities through games and sports. Though students’ participation in a variety of physical activities, they will develop constructive personal / social characteristics like teambuilding, fair play and good sportsmanship. They will also help students to build up their health-related abilities: physical strength, perseverance, cardio-respiratory strength, alertness, movement co-ordination and balance. A healthy body will develop a health mind.
  The Health Education covers the three dimensions: Physical Health, Environmental and your Health, and Emotional and Psychological Health. It teaches students good eating habits, importance of exercise and sleep, taking care of eyes, ears, nose and teeth, some road safety rules, how to prevent germs from spreading diseases, manage their emotions and deal with bullying and teasing.

• Outline for ICT

  
  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide and regarded as a new ‘literacy’ alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
  Learners will develop key ICT skills in a range of applications.

• Outline for STEM

  
  This subject aims to:

  • Leverage on STEM to create more meaningful and engaging activities that integrate engineering and technology in Mathematics and Science;
  • Build students’ enthusiasm in learning.

• Outline for Music

  
  The subject aims to help students in the area listening skills and fine creative thinking skills. It also helps to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Optional Language Subjects

• Outline for Chinese

  
  The syllabus covers:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sentence structure
  • Increase in vocabulary
  • Different techniques of writing composition
  • Reading and pronunciation of characters
  • Confidence and fluency in oral conversations
  • Exposure to different comprehension questions
  • Techniques of answering comprehension questions

• Outline for Malay

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Malay Language, including the Malay Culture. The Malay syllabus focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, written interaction as well as oral interaction skills. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Hindi

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Hindi Language. The purpose of the Hindi syllabus is to ensure that students are competent in the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Tamil

  
  Student will learn and practice the following skills:

  • Tamil vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehension
  • Tamil speech and drama, useful Tamil phrases and proverbs
  • Spoken Tamil and creative writing practice

• Outline for Bengali

  
  Student will be taught the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered will include simple dialogue, basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, formal introductions including how to address people. Basic reading and writing of Bengali characters. In each lesson illustrations of the Bengali culture and customs will be presented, to provide the distinct lifestyle and diverse experiences.
  

• Outline for Tagalog

  
  Student will be taught the basic conversational Filipino (Tagalog) to be able to interact with Filipino speakers. Students will be able to understand and use everyday Filipino expressions, phrases and sentences. Students will be taught how to communicate in simple and routine tasks and direct exchange of information on familiar and simple tasks. Students will also develop an appreciation of the Filipino language and culture.
  

• Outline for French

  
  This subject aims to help students to learn and practice the following skills through games, crafts, songs and role play:

  • French language and culture
  • Conversation and listening skills
  • Describing experiences, expressing opinions and discussing plans
  • Making presentations and interacting on various topics of general interests

Optional Subject

• Outline for Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives

  
  This subject aims to help students develop and practice their skills at an early stage. The Cambridge Primary Global perspectives is made up of 6 challenges a year, which teachers could integrate into their existing lessons. Each challenge is sub-divided into a range of activities and covers a range of skills. The students are taught through a wide range of topics using personal, local and global perspectives. Teachers help students to look at a variety of global issues or topics that give a range of contexts.

Year 2

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English

  
  This subject enables learners to communicate effectively in English. This subject focuses on development of skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening. Learners will build up knowledge and understanding of basic English grammar and common vocabularies at different stages and levels of learning.
  

• Outline for Mathematics

  
  This subject explores 5 content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on basic principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding at lower primary level. It is intended to develop the skills and the ability to perform estimation and to check reasonableness of results.
  

• Outline for Art

  
  Students will learn to identify simple visual qualities in what they see around them and be curious about what they see. They will learn to share their imagination, thoughts and feelings through art making using selected art materials and media. They will also enjoy looking at and creating art, at the same time talk about what they see and experience.
  

• Outline for Social Studies

  
  Coming Together as a Nation. In this subject, students will examine the customs and traditions of different communities living in Singapore. Through such discussion and appreciation, students will have a better understanding of their differences in cultures and tradition and learn to interact harmoniously with one another. They will also understand that sharing a common identity, value and experience will help us to unite as people of Singapore.
  

• Outline for Physical Education

  
  This subject aims to help students develop a healthy mind through a healthy body. Students will learn to appreciate the significance and advantages of physical activities through games and sports. Through students’ participation in a variety of physical activities, they will develop constructive personal/ social characteristics like teambuilding, fair play and good sportsmanship. They will also help students to build up their health-related abilities: physical strength, perseverance, cardio-respiratory strength, alertness, movement co-ordination and balance.
  The Health Education covers the three dimensions: Physical Health, Environmental and your Health, and Emotional and Psychological Health. It teaches students good eating habits, importance of exercise and sleep, taking care of eyes, ears, nose and teeth, some road safety rules, how to prevent germs from spreading diseases, manage their emotions and deal with bullying and teasing.
  

• Outline for ICT

  
  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide and regarded as a new ‘literacy’ alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
  Learners will develop key ICT skills in a range of applications.

• Outline for STEM

  
  This subject aims to:

  • Leverage on STEM to create more meaningful and engaging activities that integrate engineering and technology in Mathematics and Science;
  • Build students’ enthusiasm in learning.

• Outline for Music

  
  The subject aims to help students in the area listening skills and fine creative thinking skills. It also helps to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Optional Language Subjects

• Outline for Chinese

  
  The syllabus covers:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sentence structure
  • Increase in vocabulary
  • Different techniques of writing composition
  • Reading and pronunciation of characters
  • Confidence and fluency in oral conversations
  • Exposure to different comprehension questions
  • Techniques of answering comprehension questions

• Outline for Malay

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Malay Language, including the Malay Culture. The Malay syllabus focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, written interaction as well as oral interaction skills. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Hindi

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Hindi Language. The purpose of the Hindi syllabus is to ensure that students are competent in the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Tamil

  
  Student will learn and practice the following skills:

  • Tamil vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehension
  • Tamil speech and drama, useful Tamil phrases and proverbs
  • Spoken Tamil and creative writing practice

• Outline for Bengali

  
  Student will be taught the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered will include simple dialogue, basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, formal introductions including how to address people. Basic reading and writing of Bengali characters. In each lesson illustrations of the Bengali culture and customs will be presented, to provide the distinct lifestyle and diverse experiences.
  

• Outline for Tagalog

  
  Student will be taught the basic conversational Filipino (Tagalog) to be able to interact with Filipino speakers. Students will be able to understand and use everyday Filipino expressions, phrases and sentences. Students will be taught how to communicate in simple and routine tasks and direct exchange of information on familiar and simple tasks. Students will also develop an appreciation of the Filipino language and culture.
  

• Outline for French

  
  This subject aims to help students to learn and practice the following skills through games, crafts, songs and role play:

  • French language and culture
  • Conversation and listening skills
  • Describing experiences, expressing opinions and discussing plans
  • Making presentations and interacting on various topics of general interests

Optional Subject

• Outline for Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives

  
  This subject aims to help students develop and practice their skills at an early stage. The Cambridge Primary Global perspectives is made up of 6 challenges a year, which teachers could integrate into their existing lessons. Each challenge is sub-divided into a range of activities and covers a range of skills. The students are taught through a wide range of topics using personal, local and global perspectives. Teachers help students to look at a variety of global issues or topics that give a range of contexts.

Year 3

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English

  
  This subject enables learners to communicate effectively in English. This subject focuses on development of skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening. Learners will build up knowledge and understanding of basic English grammar and common vocabularies at different stages and levels of learning.
  

• Outline for Mathematics

  
  This subject explores 5 content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on basic principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding at lower primary level. It is intended to develop the skills and the ability to perform estimation and to check reasonableness of results.
  

• Outline for Science

  
  This subject covers four content areas: scientific enquiry, biology, chemistry and physics. Scientific enquiry is about considering ideas, evaluating evidence, planning, investigating, recording and analysing data. Environmental awareness and some history of science are also part of the curriculum.
  

• Outline for Art

  
  Students will learn to identify and differentiate visual qualities while gathering information from visuals and what they see, share ideas and experiences in art works and through art making. They can explore and experiment different ways to use art materials and medial and take pride in their own art making as they discuss artworks using basic art vocabulary (elements of art and principles of design).
  

• Outline for Social Studies

  
  Understanding Singapore. In this subject, students will learn how the environment influences the lives of its people as they examine Singapore’s physical environment. They will also understand how land use in Singapore has changed over time to meet the needs of its people, as well as recognize the importance of using resources wisely to conserve the environment. Through this study of the progress made in overcoming challenges, students will come to appreciate Singapore, the country they live in.
  

• Outline for Physical Education

  
  This subject aims to help students develop a healthy mind through a healthy body. Students will learn to appreciate the significance and advantages of physical activities through games and sports. Through students’ participation in a variety of physical activities, they will develop constructive personal/ social characteristics like teambuilding, fair play and good sportsmanship. They will also help students to build up their health-related abilities: physical strength, perseverance, cardio-respiratory strength, alertness, movement co-ordination and balance.
  The Health Education covers the three dimensions: Physical Health, Environmental and your Health, and Emotional and Psychological Health. It teaches students the importance of exercise and good hygiene, more about the Healthy Diet Pyramid, how to take care of eyes and teeth, about water safety, fire safety and food safety, the importance of self-confidence and how to protect themselves from abuse.

• Outline for ICT

  
  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide and regarded as a new ‘literacy’ alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
  Learners will develop key ICT skills in a range of applications.

• Outline for STEM

  
  This subject aims to:

  • Leverage on STEM to create more meaningful and engaging activities that integrate engineering and technology in Mathematics and Science;
  • Build students’ enthusiasm in learning.

• Outline for Music

  
  The subject aims to help students in the area listening skills and fine creative thinking skills. It also helps to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Optional Language Subjects

• Outline for Chinese

  
  The syllabus covers:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sentence structure
  • Increase in vocabulary
  • Different techniques of writing composition
  • Reading and pronunciation of characters
  • Confidence and fluency in oral conversations
  • Exposure to different comprehension questions
  • Techniques of answering comprehension questions

• Outline for Malay

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Malay Language, including the Malay Culture. The Malay syllabus focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, written interaction as well as oral interaction skills. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Hindi

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Hindi Language. The purpose of the Hindi syllabus is to ensure that students are competent in the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Tamil

  
  Student will learn and practice the following skills:

  • Tamil vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehension
  • Tamil speech and drama, useful Tamil phrases and proverbs
  • Spoken Tamil and creative writing practice

• Outline for Bengali

  
  Student will be taught the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered will include simple dialogue, basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, formal introductions including how to address people. Basic reading and writing of Bengali characters. In each lesson illustrations of the Bengali culture and customs will be presented, to provide the distinct lifestyle and diverse experiences.
  

• Outline for Tagalog

  
  Student will be taught the basic conversational Filipino (Tagalog) to be able to interact with Filipino speakers. Students will be able to understand and use everyday Filipino expressions, phrases and sentences. Students will be taught how to communicate in simple and routine tasks and direct exchange of information on familiar and simple tasks. Students will also develop an appreciation of the Filipino language and culture.
  

• Outline for French

  
  This subject aims to help students to learn and practice the following skills through games, crafts, songs and role play:

  • French language and culture
  • Conversation and listening skills
  • Describing experiences, expressing opinions and discussing plans
  • Making presentations and interacting on various topics of general interests

Optional Subject

• Outline for Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives

  
  This subject aims to help students develop and practice their skills at an early stage. The Cambridge Primary Global perspectives is made up of 6 challenges a year, which teachers could integrate into their existing lessons. Each challenge is sub-divided into a range of activities and covers a range of skills. The students are taught through a wide range of topics using personal, local and global perspectives. Teachers help students to look at a variety of global issues or topics that give a range of contexts.

Year4

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English

  
  This subject enables learners to communicate confidently and effectively and to develop the critical skills to respond to a range of information, media and texts with understanding and enjoyment. Learners who follow this curriculum framework will develop a first language competency in English based on a curriculum designed to be successful in any culture and to promote cross-cultural understanding.
  

• Outline for Mathematics

  
  This subject explores 5 content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding at upper primary level. Learners are expected to present and interpret information on written, graphical, diagrammatic and tabular forms and use mathematical concepts learnt to solve problems.
  

• Outline for Science

  
  This subject covers four content areas: scientific enquiry, biology, chemistry and physics. Scientific enquiry is about considering ideas, evaluating evidence, planning, investigating, recording and analysing data. Environmental awareness and some history of science are also part of the curriculum.
  

• Outline for Art

  
  Students will learn to identify and differentiate visual qualities while gathering information from visuals and what they see, share ideas and experiences in art works and through art making. They can explore and experiment different ways to use art materials and medial and take pride in their own art making as they discuss artworks using basic art vocabulary (elements of art and principles of design).
  

• Outline for Social Studies

  
  Valuing Our Past. In this subject, students will learn to identify, culture and heritage of individuals in Singapore. It helps them to understand what makes Singapore a nation and a home to cherish. They will also learn about Singapore’s connection with the world and able to describe the achievement of societies past and present. On top of that, students are able to reflect and empathize what the older generation has done in the past through group work and short presentation.
  

• Outline for Physical Education

  
  This subject aims to help students develop a healthy mind through a healthy body. Students will learn to appreciate the significance and advantages of physical activities through games and sports. Through students’ participation in a variety of physical activities, they will develop constructive personal/ social characteristics like teambuilding, fair play and good sportsmanship. They will also help students to build up their health-related abilities: physical strength, perseverance, cardio-respiratory strength, alertness, movement co-ordination and balance.
  This subject aims to stimulate students’ interest in physical activity by connecting health concepts and practical application during physical education. It covers topics in growth and health, good health, vision and oral care, self-safety and keeping safe from illness and diseases. It provides students with information and learning experience to enable them to develop skills in practicing good health habits.

• Outline for ICT

  
  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide and regarded as a new ‘literacy’ alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
  Learners will develop key ICT skills in a range of applications.

• Outline for STEM

  
  This subject aims to:

  • Leverage on STEM to create more meaningful and engaging activities that integrate engineering and technology in Mathematics and Science;
  • Build students’ enthusiasm in learning.

• Outline for Music

  
  The subject aims to help students in the area listening skills and fine creative thinking skills. It also helps to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Optional Language Subjects

• Outline for Chinese

  
  The syllabus covers:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sentence structure
  • Increase in vocabulary
  • Different techniques of writing composition
  • Reading and pronunciation of characters
  • Confidence and fluency in oral conversations
  • Exposure to different comprehension questions
  • Techniques of answering comprehension questions

• Outline for Malay

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Malay Language, including the Malay Culture. The Malay syllabus focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, written interaction as well as oral interaction skills. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Hindi

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Hindi Language. The purpose of the Hindi syllabus is to ensure that students are competent in the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Tamil

  
  Student will learn and practice the following skills:

  • Tamil vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehension
  • Tamil speech and drama, useful Tamil phrases and proverbs
  • Spoken Tamil and creative writing practice

• Outline for Bengali

  
  Student will be taught the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered will include simple dialogue, basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, formal introductions including how to address people. Basic reading and writing of Bengali characters. In each lesson illustrations of the Bengali culture and customs will be presented, to provide the distinct lifestyle and diverse experiences.
  

• Outline for Tagalog

  
  Student will be taught the basic conversational Filipino (Tagalog) to be able to interact with Filipino speakers. Students will be able to understand and use everyday Filipino expressions, phrases and sentences. Students will be taught how to communicate in simple and routine tasks and direct exchange of information on familiar and simple tasks. Students will also develop an appreciation of the Filipino language and culture.
  

• Outline for French

  
  This subject aims to help students to learn and practice the following skills through games, crafts, songs and role play:

  • French language and culture
  • Conversation and listening skills
  • Describing experiences, expressing opinions and discussing plans
  • Making presentations and interacting on various topics of general interests

Optional Subject

• Outline for Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives

  
  This subject aims to help students develop and practice their skills at an early stage. The Cambridge Primary Global perspectives is made up of 6 challenges a year, which teachers could integrate into their existing lessons. Each challenge is sub-divided into a range of activities and covers a range of skills. The students are taught through a wide range of topics using personal, local and global perspectives. Teachers help students to look at a variety of global issues or topics that give a range of contexts.

Year 5

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English

  
  This subject enables learners to communicate confidently and effectively and to develop the critical skills to respond to a range of information, media and texts with understanding and enjoyment. Learners who follow this curriculum framework will develop a first language competency in English based on a curriculum designed to be successful in any culture and to promote cross-cultural understanding.
  

• Outline for Mathematics

  
  This subject explores 5 content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding at upper primary level. Learners are expected to present and interpret information on written, graphical, diagrammatic and tabular forms and use mathematical concepts learnt to solve problems.
  

• Outline for Science

  
  This subject covers four content areas: scientific enquiry, biology, chemistry and physics. Scientific enquiry is about considering ideas, evaluating evidence, planning, investigating, recording and analysing data. Environmental awareness and some history of science are also part of the curriculum.
  

• Outline for Art

  
  In this subject, students will learn to make informed links between the use of visual qualities and intentions, at the same time get ideas for their art making from observing visuals and the world around them. They will discuss the intentions of their own artworks and interpret those of others. They will apply processes, art materials and media during art making that are appropriate to intentions and take pride in their own art making and respect others’ artworks. They will also learn to evaluate artworks using art vocabulary.
  

• Outline for Social Studies

  
  Appreciating the World. Students will explore the world, the diverse communities of people and their way of life. They will also embark on a study of the achievements of various ancient civilisations, with attention given to India and China. While gaining an awareness of the rich cultural heritage, they will also come to appreciate the legacies which continue to influence our lives today.
  

• Outline for Physical Education

  
  This subject aims to help students develop a healthy mind through a healthy body. Students will learn to appreciate the significance and advantages of physical activities through games and sports. Through students’ participation in a variety of physical activities, they will develop constructive personal/ social characteristics like teambuilding, fair play and good sportsmanship. They will also help students to build up their health-related abilities: physical strength, perseverance, cardio-respiratory strength, alertness, movement co-ordination and balance.
  This subject aims to stimulate students’ interest in physical activity by connecting health concepts and practical application during physical education. It covers topics in growth and health, good health, vision and oral care, self-safety and keeping safe from illness and diseases. It provides students with information and learning experience to enable them to develop skills in practicing good health habits.

• Outline for ICT

  
  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide and regarded as a new ‘literacy’ alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
  Learners will develop key ICT skills in a range of applications.

• Outline for STEM

  
  This subject aims to:

  • Leverage on STEM to create more meaningful and engaging activities that integrate engineering and technology in Mathematics and Science;
  • Build students’ enthusiasm in learning.

• Outline for Music
  The subject aims to help students in the area listening skills and fine creative thinking skills. It also helps to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Optional Language Subjects

• Outline for Chinese

  
  The syllabus covers:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sentence structure
  • Increase in vocabulary
  • Different techniques of writing composition
  • Reading and pronunciation of characters
  • Confidence and fluency in oral conversations
  • Exposure to different comprehension questions
  • Techniques of answering comprehension questions

• Outline for Malay

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Malay Language, including the Malay Culture. The Malay syllabus focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, written interaction as well as oral interaction skills. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Hindi

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Hindi Language. The purpose of the Hindi syllabus is to ensure that students are competent in the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Tamil

  
  Student will learn and practice the following skills:

  • Tamil vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehension
  • Tamil speech and drama, useful Tamil phrases and proverbs
  • Spoken Tamil and creative writing practice

• Outline for Bengali

  
  Student will be taught the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered will include simple dialogue, basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, formal introductions including how to address people. Basic reading and writing of Bengali characters. In each lesson illustrations of the Bengali culture and customs will be presented, to provide the distinct lifestyle and diverse experiences.
  

• Outline for Tagalog

  
  Student will be taught the basic conversational Filipino (Tagalog) to be able to interact with Filipino speakers. Students will be able to understand and use everyday Filipino expressions, phrases and sentences. Students will be taught how to communicate in simple and routine tasks and direct exchange of information on familiar and simple tasks. Students will also develop an appreciation of the Filipino language and culture.
  

• Outline for French

  
  This subject aims to help students to learn and practice the following skills through games, crafts, songs and role play:

  • French language and culture
  • Conversation and listening skills
  • Describing experiences, expressing opinions and discussing plans
  • Making presentations and interacting on various topics of general interests

Optional Subject

• Outline for Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives

  
  This subject aims to help students develop and practice their skills at an early stage. The Cambridge Primary Global perspectives is made up of 6 challenges a year, which teachers could integrate into their existing lessons. Each challenge is sub-divided into a range of activities and covers a range of skills. The students are taught through a wide range of topics using personal, local and global perspectives. Teachers help students to look at a variety of global issues or topics that give a range of contexts.

Year 6

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English

  
  This subject enables learners to communicate confidently and effectively and to develop the critical skills to respond to a range of information, media and texts with understanding and enjoyment. Learners who follow this curriculum framework will develop a first language competency in English based on a curriculum designed to be successful in any culture and to promote cross-cultural understanding.
  

• Outline for Mathematics

  
  This subject explores 5 content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding at upper primary level. Learners are expected to present and interpret information on written, graphical, diagrammatic and tabular forms and use mathematical concepts learnt to solve problems.
  

• Outline for Science

  
  This subject covers four content areas: scientific enquiry, biology, chemistry and physics. Scientific enquiry is about considering ideas, evaluating evidence, planning, investigating, recording and analysing data. Environmental awareness and some history of science are also part of the curriculum.
  

• Outline for Art

  
  In this subject, students will learn to make informed links between the use of visual qualities and intentions, at the same time get ideas for their art making from observing visuals and the world around them. They will discuss the intentions of their own artworks and interpret those of others. They will apply processes, art materials and media during art making that are appropriate to intentions and take pride in their own art making and respect others’ artworks. They will also learn to evaluate artworks using art vocabulary.
  

• Outline for Social Studies

  
  Discovering Southeast Asia. Students will learn about the physical environment and diverse way of life in Southeast Asia. They will also examine how the communities in Southeast Asia may be connected through cultural, economic and geographical ties. They will do project-based assignments to further enhance their experience. As they explore the common experiences shared through ASEAN, they will develop a deeper appreciation of the value of regional cooperation.
  

• Outline for Physical Education

  
  This subject aims to help students develop a healthy mind through a healthy body. Students will learn to appreciate the significance and advantages of physical activities through games and sports. Through students’ participation in a variety of physical activities, they will develop constructive personal/ social characteristics like teambuilding, fair play and good sportsmanship. They will also help students to build up their health-related abilities: physical strength, perseverance, cardio-respiratory strength, alertness, movement co-ordination and balance.
  This subject covers the three dimensions of Health Education: Physical Health, Environmental and your Health, and Emotional and Psychological Health. It teaches students more about puberty, the importance of personal hygiene and healthy diet during puberty, how to maintain a healthy body, about some common eye infections, wisdom teeth, transmissible diseases, and stress management, how to resist peer pressure and how to handle relationships wisely during puberty.

• Outline for ICT

  
  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide and regarded as a new ‘literacy’ alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
  Learners will develop key ICT skills in a range of applications.

• Outline for STEM

  
  This subject aims to:

  • Leverage on STEM to create more meaningful and engaging activities that integrate engineering and technology in Mathematics and Science;
  • Build students’ enthusiasm in learning.

• Outline for Music

  
  The subject aims to help students in the area listening skills and fine creative thinking skills. It also helps to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Optional Language Subjects

• Outline for Chinese

  
  The syllabus covers:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of sentence structure
  • Increase in vocabulary
  • Different techniques of writing composition
  • Reading and pronunciation of characters
  • Confidence and fluency in oral conversations
  • Exposure to different comprehension questions
  • Techniques of answering comprehension questions

• Outline for Malay

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Malay Language, including the Malay Culture. The Malay syllabus focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, written interaction as well as oral interaction skills. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Hindi

  
  This subject aims to build up the students’ competency and understanding of the Hindi Language. The purpose of the Hindi syllabus is to ensure that students are competent in the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are taught so that students are able to communicate and interact effectively and with confidence.
  

• Outline for Tamil

  
  Student will learn and practice the following skills:

  • Tamil vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehension
  • Tamil speech and drama, useful Tamil phrases and proverbs
  • Spoken Tamil and creative writing practice

• Outline for Bengali

  
  Student will be taught the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered will include simple dialogue, basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, formal introductions including how to address people. Basic reading and writing of Bengali characters. In each lesson illustrations of the Bengali culture and customs will be presented, to provide the distinct lifestyle and diverse experiences.
  

• Outline for Tagalog

  
  Student will be taught the basic conversational Filipino (Tagalog) to be able to interact with Filipino speakers. Students will be able to understand and use everyday Filipino expressions, phrases and sentences. Students will be taught how to communicate in simple and routine tasks and direct exchange of information on familiar and simple tasks. Students will also develop an appreciation of the Filipino language and culture.
  

• Outline for French

  
  This subject aims to help students to learn and practice the following skills through games, crafts, songs and role play:

  • French language and culture
  • Conversation and listening skills
  • Describing experiences, expressing opinions and discussing plans
  • Making presentations and interacting on various topics of general interests

Optional Subject

• Outline for Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives

  
  This subject aims to help students develop and practice their skills at an early stage. The Cambridge Primary Global perspectives is made up of 6 challenges a year, which teachers could integrate into their existing lessons. Each challenge is sub-divided into a range of activities and covers a range of skills. The students are taught through a wide range of topics using personal, local and global perspectives. Teachers help students to look at a variety of global issues or topics that give a range of contexts.

DIMENSIONS International College reserves the right to withdraw the offer of the elective subject that fails to meet a minimum class size of 10 students.

Scope of Study

Cambridge Primary syllabus

Delivery Mode

Lectures, tutorials, discussions and interactive lessons

Commencement Date/Intakes

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Course Fees

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Course Fees per year

1. Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable) S$ 500.00 2. Tuition Fee S$ 16,200.00 3. Administrative Fee S$ 1,000.00 4. Examination Fee S$ 800.00 5. Course Material S$ 900.00 6. Uniform S$ 200.00 7. Laboratory Fee (applies for students of Year 3 to Year 6 only) S$ 900.00 8. International Student Management Fee S$ 500.00 9. ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee S$ 135.00 9% GST S$ 1,902.15 Total S$ 23,037.15

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Note 1:	All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
Note 2:	Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 3:	All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 4:	The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 5:	Course materials include, but are not limited to lecture notes, e-books, online resources (including the Turnitin system and portals) and any other materials used for instruction in a course.
Note 6:	The course fees shown above are effective from 1st April 2024. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

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Duration

12 months Institutional Training per year
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 24 months

Maximum Candidature Period

Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

This course provides excellent preparations for learners who wish to progress into the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Lower Secondary with Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint.

Entry Requirements

Age:	Level Academic Level Year 1 At least 6 years old Year 2 At least 7 years old Year 3 At least 8 years old Year 4 At least 9 years old Year 5 At least 10 years old Year 6 At least 11 years old
Academic Level:	Level Requirement Year 1 Not applicable Year 2 Completion of Cambridge Primary (Year 1) or Primary 1 or equivalent qualifications Year 3 Completion of Cambridge Primary (Year 2) or Primary 2 or equivalent qualifications Year 4 Completion of Cambridge Primary (Year 3) or Primary 3 or equivalent qualifications Year 5 Completion of Cambridge Primary (Year 4) or Primary 4 or equivalent qualifications Year 6 Completion of Cambridge Primary (Year 5) or Primary 5 or equivalent qualifications
English Proficiency:	Level Requirement Year 1 Not applicable Year 2 A pass in English at Cambridge Primary (Year 1) or a pass mark in English in most recent examination from home country Year 3 A pass in English at Cambridge Primary (Year 2) or a pass mark in English in most recent examination from home country Year 4 A pass in English at Cambridge Primary (Year 3) or a passing mark in English in most recent examination from home country Year 5 A pass in English at Cambridge Primary (Year 4) or a passing mark in English in most recent examination from home country Year 6 A pass in English at Cambridge Primary (Year 5) or a passing mark in English in most recent examination from home country

Class Periods

Monday to Friday:
Monday to Friday: 9.15 am to 12.15 pm and 1.45 pm to 3.15 pm
(3 sessions per day, 1.5 hours per session, total contact hours per week is 22.5 hours)

Examination Period

At the end of each year

Assessment Methods

Internal: Quarterly Tests and Year-End Examinations for all subjects, except Art (Quarterly Assignments) and Physical Education (No Assessment)
External: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test (optional, for Year-6 students)

Assessment Grading Criteria

Internal: Quarterly Tests, Year-End Examinations and Quarterly Assignments are marked according to DIMENSIONS’ standard grading criteria
External: The Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test (optional, for Year-6 students) is set and marked by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Please log on to http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/ for updated information

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award

Statement of Achievement awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education upon completion of the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test at Primary 6

Graduation Requirements

Pass the year-end examinations of the respective year to proceed to the following academic year

Teacher – Student Ratio

Average teacher-student ratio is 1:40
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.