Primary
Our Primary School teaches children aged 5 to 11 years (Key Stages 1 and 2). In Years 1 and 2, students begin to embed key skills – Phonics (the sounds) and understanding numbers. They also enjoy Music, Physical Education, and Creative Arts.
In Years 3 to 6, students continue developing skills while gaining independence. They continue with the building blocks of primary education – English, Mathematics, and Science. The balanced curriculum includes Drama, Music, Art, and sports, to develop the whole child.
Primary
Our Primary School teaches children aged 5 to 11 years (Key Stages 1 and 2). In Years 1 and 2, students begin to embed key skills – Phonics (the sounds) and understanding numbers. They also enjoy Music, Physical Education, and Creative Arts.
In Years 3 to 6, students continue developing skills while gaining independence. They continue with the building blocks of primary education – English, Mathematics, and Science. The balanced curriculum includes Drama, Music, Art, and sports, to develop the whole child.
Subjects Offered
Core Subjects
English (including Phonics)
Mathematics
Science
Foundation Subjects
Computing
Geography
History
Personal Development
Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE)
Physical Education (P.E.)
Swimming
Games (Team Sports)
The Arts
Art & Design
Design Technology (D.T.)
Drama
Music
Languages
Kiswahili
French
Our Learning Environment
- 3 Science laboratories
- 2 ICT suites
- Music and Drama suite
- Specialist Art room
- A 25-metre Swimming pool and a learners’ pool
- Covered Tennis and Basketball courts
Our Learning Environment
- 3 Science laboratories
- 2 ICT suites
- Music and Drama suite
- Specialist Art room
- A 25-metre Swimming pool and a learners’ pool
- Covered Tennis and Basketball courts
Learners Enjoying Success
We prioritise tracking each student’s attainment and progress throughout Primary School. Teachers use a combination of ongoing observations and regular teacher assessments to build a detailed picture of each student’s development.
This is supported by CAT4 assessments (Cognitive Ability Tests) which provide valuable insights into a student’s learning potential, and a range of standardised assessments that allow us to benchmark progress against international expectations. By bringing these measures together, we can identify individual strengths, highlight areas for support, and ensure that every student is on a pathway to achieve their best.
Learners Enjoying Success
We prioritise tracking each student’s attainment and progress throughout Primary School. Teachers use a combination of ongoing observations and regular teacher assessments to build a detailed picture of each student’s development.
This is supported by CAT4 assessments (Cognitive Ability Tests) which provide valuable insights into a student’s learning potential, and a range of standardised assessments that allow us to benchmark progress against international expectations. By bringing these measures together, we can identify individual strengths, highlight areas for support, and ensure that every student is on a pathway to achieve their best.
Our Approach
Our teaching approach is rooted in the British National Curriculum, designed to build knowledge and skills progressively in line with age-related expectations. In the lower years of Primary, learning is practical and hands-on, allowing students to explore, experiment, and engage their curiosity. As they move into the upper years, this naturally develops into greater independence, with a strong focus on study skills, critical thinking, and preparation for the next stage of education.
We encourage and celebrate all students to help them develop their individual talents to the fullest whilst at Braeburn Dar es Salaam International School and to aspire to excellence in everything they do. We believe in a holistic approach to learning where equal emphasis is placed on academics, music, sports, the arts, outdoor pursuits and drama. We offer a rich variety of extracurricular activities and school trips which further nurture and develop interests and talents within a safe, energetic and happy learning environment.
Our Approach
Our teaching approach is rooted in the British National Curriculum, designed to build knowledge and skills progressively in line with age-related expectations. In the lower years of Primary, learning is practical and hands-on, allowing students to explore, experiment, and engage their curiosity. As they move into the upper years, this naturally develops into greater independence, with a strong focus on study skills, critical thinking, and preparation for the next stage of education.
We encourage and celebrate all students to help them develop their individual talents to the fullest whilst at Braeburn Dar es Salaam International School and to aspire to excellence in everything they do. We believe in a holistic approach to learning where equal emphasis is placed on academics, music, sports, the arts, outdoor pursuits and drama. We offer a rich variety of extracurricular activities and school trips which further nurture and develop interests and talents within a safe, energetic and happy learning environment.