INTERNATIONAL STREAM

By choosing the International Stream at FIS, students follow a dynamic International English Curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship, leading to the internationally recognized IGCSE and IBDP qualifications. Delivered by a native English-speaking faculty and enhanced by continuous exposure to French language and culture, this pathway ensures a rich, well-rounded education that prepares students for success in a global society.

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IS EARLY YEARS

Students follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), made up of units of learning which establish the foundations of the essential skills, knowledge and understanding they will need as they progress through school.

Our early years programme offers a holistic, play-led education based on the English National Curriculum and tailored for an international context. For us, play is a universal language that supports the holistic development of every child. It is innate, enjoyable and unique, with endless possibilities. In the international stream Early Years, every child has the right to explore, express themselves and learn through play.

We nurture each child’s growth as a confident, thoughtful member of a global community, preparing them for happy, healthy, and meaningful lives. In addition to numeracy and literacy, FIS students question the world around them and are exposed to a wide range of sports and arts. Students are taught in English.

WHAT ARE Entry & Exit Points ?

They are special, engaging events that frame each unit of learning.

An Entry Point is a launch event that introduces a new IEYC unit in a fun, exciting, and memorable way. An Exit Point is a celebration at the end of the unit that allows children to showcase and reflect on what they’ve learned.

Each IEYC unit begins with an exciting Entry Point and ends with an Exit Point where parents are invited to take part in the learning journey.

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LANGUAGES

IMMERSIVE BILINGUAL CURRICULUM ( English/ French)

Starting from Reception, all FIS students at all campuses have the opportunity of learning French through the immersive bilingual curriculum. Students learn French, interact and use their knowledge and skills in a natural way through different projects and contexts. As well as gaining language skills, students forge new friendships and relationships with each other and with teachers. We aim to foster students’ linguistic curiosity and deepen their understanding of their peers. Our teaching enables them to express their ideas and thoughts in French and to understand and respond to French speakers, both in speech and in writing.

French as a Foreign Language (FLE) lessons (4 x 45 mins per week, taught in two groups)
French and English co-teaching in early years and primary (2 x 90 mins per week)
Shared projects (in art, sports, etc.) with French stream Moyenne Section students (1 x 90 mins per week

INTRODUCTION TO MANDARIN

Our Mandarin courses provide opportunities for students to learn basic and intermediate phrases that they can use in daily conversation. They aim to help students develop their oral language skills and gain a greater appreciation of Chinese language and culture.

ENGLISH SUPPORTING PROGRAMME - Wordsmith

Wordsmith is a fully integrated programme for reading comprehension, speaking and listening, grammar and writing, designed to help every child progress. Wordsmith provides a consistent approach to teaching English with detailed plans.

Students learn to express themselves creatively and imaginatively as they become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama, as well as of non-fiction and media. They gain an understanding of how language works by looking at its patterns, structures and origins.

MATHS - Abacus

Abacus is a unique maths toolkit that is carefully crafted to support the teaching and mastery of mathematical concepts. It provides in-class and home learning support through interactive online activities, practical application and written support work.

As students move through kindergarten, they will be able to confidently solve problems, reason mathematically and successfully carry out investigations by drawing upon the mathematical experiences and knowledge gained through a rich, broad and exciting mathematics curriculum.

INTERNATIONAL EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM - IEYC

The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is a comprehensive, play-based curriculum framework designed for children aged 2 to 5 years.

Children’s development is supported through four learning strands: Independence and Interdependence, Communicating, Enquiring, and Physical Health and Well-Being.

Rooted in research on early childhood development, the IEYC supports holistic learning by nurturing children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development alongside their academic growth. It encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence through engaging, theme-based units that connect learning to real-life experiences.

The curriculum emphasizes child-led exploration, inquiry, and active learning, allowing young learners to follow their interests while developing key skills in language, numeracy, communication, and collaboration. Aligned with international best practices, the IEYC provides a flexible and inclusive approach that respects cultural diversity and supports the unique needs of every child, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

" Through an active learning approach, our students develop empathy and resilience alongside the skills of teamwork, leadership and communication. These fundamental skills and attributes will not only equip them for the demand of secondary education but also for life itself."

Ross Armitage,

Primary Principal, International Stream

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