Curriculum
Primary School
In the French education system, the École Primaire, or primary school, plays a crucial role in a child's educational journey. It is the first formal stage of compulsory education and typically caters to children aged 6 to 11 years old.
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The École Primaire provides a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on developing core academic skills, fostering social integration, and nurturing the overall well-being of students. Students gradually build upon the foundations laid in Maternelle, further developing their reading, writing, and numeracy skills. The École Primaire curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative learning. It aims to provide a balanced education that promotes intellectual growth, social interaction, creativity, and the acquisition of fundamental knowledge.
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The École Primaire serves as a vital stage in preparing students for the subsequent levels of education and lays the groundwork for their continued academic and personal development.
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Here is a breakdown of the curriculum by grade:​
Cours Préparatoire (CP) Grade 1
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French Language and Literature: Reading development, phonics, basic grammar, sentence structure, and early writing skills.
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English and Kurdish languages.
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Mathematics: Number recognition, basic operations (addition, subtraction), simple geometry, and measurement.
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Sciences: Introduction to the natural world, observation skills, and basic scientific concepts.
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History and Geography: Introduction to local and national history, basic geography concepts.
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Arts and Music: Exploration of different artistic forms, basic artistic techniques, and musical activities.
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Physical Education: Fundamental motor skills development and basic physical activities.
Cours Élémentaire 1 (CE1) Grade 2
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French Language and Literature: Reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, paragraph writing, and expanding vocabulary.
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English and Kurdish languages.
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Mathematics: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, basic geometry, and problem-solving.
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Sciences: Expanding scientific knowledge, simple experiments, and observation skills.
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History and Geography: Exploration of historical events, geography concepts, and cultural diversity.
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Arts and Music: Further development of artistic skills, creative expression, and musical activities.
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Physical Education: Building on motor skills, sports activities, and physical fitness.
Cours Élémentaire 2 (CE2) Grade 3
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French Language and Literature: Reading comprehension, creative writing, grammar, and spelling.
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English and Kurdish languages.
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Mathematics: Multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving.
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Sciences: Further exploration of scientific concepts, hands-on experiments, and scientific observation.
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History and Geography: Expanding knowledge of historical periods, geography skills, and cultural awareness.
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Arts and Music: Advancing artistic techniques, creativity, and musical exploration.
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Physical Education: Continued development of motor skills, team sports, and physical fitness.
Cours Moyen 1 (CM1) Grade 4
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French Language and Literature: Reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, and spelling refinement.
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English, Kurdish and Arabic languages.
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Mathematics: Advanced arithmetic, fractions, decimals, geometry, measurements, and problem-solving.
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Sciences: Further scientific knowledge, experimentation, and scientific reasoning.
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History and Geography: In-depth study of historical periods, geography skills, and global awareness.
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Arts and Music: Advanced artistic techniques, creative expression, and musical exploration.
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Physical Education: Enhancing motor skills, sports activities, and physical fitness.
Cours Moyen 2 (CM2) Grade 5
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French Language and Literature: Advanced reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, and spelling mastery.
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English, Kurdish and Arabic languages.
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Mathematics: Advanced arithmetic, fractions, decimals, geometry, measurements, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving.
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Sciences: Expanded scientific concepts, scientific investigation, and critical thinking skills.
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History and Geography: Comprehensive study of historical periods, geography, and cultural understanding.
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Arts and Music: Advanced artistic techniques, creative projects, and musical exploration.
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Physical Education: Continued development of motor skills, sports activities, and physical fitness.