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    Primary School

    Ages 5 to 11 — building strong academic foundations through the Cambridge Primary curriculum.

    Ages 5–11

    Primary School

    Our Primary programme builds strong academic foundations while developing confident, independent learners ready for the next stage of their education.

    Balanced focus on academic progress and personal development
    Supportive teaching approach tailored to each child
    Strong teacher–student relationships
    Primary student eagerly raising hand in a BCIS classroom
    British teacher working one-on-one with Primary students at BCISTeacher guiding Primary students through a reading lesson at BCIS

    Key Stages

    Years 1–2Ages 5–7

    Key Stage 1

    Building on early literacy and numeracy, with a continued focus on enquiry and hands-on learning.

    Years 3–6Ages 7–11

    Key Stage 2

    Deepening core subject knowledge and independent thinking, preparing students for the step up into Secondary.

    Primary students exploring a solar system model together at BCIS

    What Primary Students Learn

    A broad, balanced Cambridge curriculum builds strong foundations in the core subjects, alongside a wide range of foundation subjects that develop the whole child.

    Core Subjects

    EnglishReading, writing, and communication
    MathematicsProblem-solving and reasoning
    ScienceHands-on exploration and investigation
    ComputingDigital literacy and technology skills

    Foundation Subjects

    History & GeographyUnderstanding the world and context
    Arts & MusicCreativity and expression
    Physical EducationFitness, teamwork, and confidence
    PSHEWellbeing, relationships, and life skills

    How learning works at BCIS

    Small classes allow personalised support

    Lessons are interactive and engaging

    Focus on building confidence, not just results

    What this means for your child

    Strong academic foundations

    Confidence in learning and communication

    Smooth transition into Secondary school

    Why families choose BCIS for Primary

    Choosing BCIS for Primary means choosing continuity: the same campus, the same curriculum pathway, and — for children who started with us in Early Years — a school that already knows them.

    Children following the Cambridge Primary curriculum at BCIS build core foundations in English, Mathematics, Science and a broad curriculum beyond them, all on a single Chiang Mai campus.

    Your child's path beyond Primary

    Children joining BCIS in Primary continue on the same campus into Cambridge IGCSE, and on into A Level. Sixth Form facilities are already built and ready on our Chiang Mai campus as each year group grows into them, so families don't need to plan for a change of school as their child moves into secondary education.