Curriculum

Upper Primary Building Strong Foundations for a Changing Future

Our Upper Primary programme combines the strength of the Somaliland/local curriculum with a structured transition toward IGCSE. Learners deepen their knowledge, develop greater independence, and prepare for the academic challenges ahead.

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Ages 10.5 - 14.5

Growing in knowledge, confidence, and character

Overview

Upper Primary provides learners with a structured and challenging learning environment where they deepen their understanding of core subjects while developing stronger communication, analytical, problem-solving, and independent learning skills.

Key Subject Areas

Mathematics

English

Somali

Int. Science

Social Studies

Islamic Studies

Curriculum

What Your Child Will Learn

Developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence learners need for greater independence and future academic success.

Mathematics

Developing deeper numerical understanding, calculation, reasoning, patterns, geometry, and problem-solving.

English First Lang.

Strengthening reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and communication.

Chemistry

Developing confident communication, reading, writing, vocabulary, and language skills.

Arabic

Strengthening Arabic language skills through reading, writing, vocabulary, and communication.

Character & Faith

Growing in Knowledge, Character & Faith

Academic growth is supported by strong character and values. Learners are encouraged to practise respect, honesty, responsibility, discipline, cooperation, and Islamic values as they grow into increasingly independent young people.

Faith

Discipline

Respect

Responsibility

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Daily Rhythm

A Day in Upper Primary

A structured school day combines focused academic learning, collaboration, practical activities, physical activity, and time to develop independent learning habits.

Morning Shift

06:20

Arrival

07:00

Assembly / Class Meetings

07:15

Morning Classes

10:05

Snack Break

10:35

Mid Morning Classes

12:25

Departure

Afternoon Shift

12:30

Arrival

13:20

Assembly / Class Meetings

13:30

Noon Classes

15:15

Break / Prayer Time

15:35

Afternoon Classes

17:25

Departure

Why ELM Schools

A Place Where Your Child Can Thrive

An environment where learners are encouraged to achieve, participate, think independently, and prepare for the future.

Strong Academic Support

Focused teaching and guidance across core subjects.

Independent Learning

Building study habits, responsibility, confidence, and ownership.

Supportive Teachers

Teachers who challenge learners while providing guidance and encouragement.

Future Preparation

Preparing students for secondary education and the transition toward IGCSE.

Class Room Life

Learning, Exploring, & Growing

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