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Upper Primary - Years 3 to 6

The Australian Curriculum throughout Years 3 to 6 remains focused on developing numeracy and literacy, as well as students’ ability to take positive action for well-being, communicate well with others, pose questions and solve problems whilst making informed decisions and acting responsibly. For a comprehensive explanation of the Australian Curriculum priorities and aims, please visit the website here: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-3-6/

Years 3 and 4

  • Building on the nurturing foundations taught in Prep to Year 2, students in Years 3 and 4 are encouraged to further develop their independence and responsibilities within the classroom whilst literacy and numeracy remains a priority with more complex and abstract concepts steadily introduced. In literacy, students become more confident in oral and written language, enabling them to move from learning to read to reading to learn, a major distinction. Teamwork and hands on activities help not only to develop students’ social skills, but are crucial in allowing independent investigation and problem solving in a fun and exciting setting.

    The link between home and school is forged here also through the key learning areas of History, Health and Science, where learning episodes are focused on personally relevant experiences, further attuning student understanding. At this stage, ICT is used within the classroom to complement and extend student learning.

    An excellent summary for parents of the Australian Curriculum aims for Years 3-4 can be found here:
  • Australian Curriculum aims for Years 3 - 4

  • Further in depth information for each year level can be found via these links:

  • Content for Year 3
  • Achievement on a Page: Year 3
  • Content for Year 4
  • Achievement on a Page: Year 4

Year 5 and 6

In Years 5 and 6 we continue to build on students’ independent learning skills. Using higher order thinking techniques, students apply knowledge and understanding across all subject areas, as well as develop problem solving skills to use in new situations. In order to prepare students for life in the Secondary School; self management of homework, assessment and accountability for learning tools are a focal point. There is a strong use of ICT and Google classroom as a learning platform in class and at home.

Literacy and Numeracy continue to focus on complex and abstract concepts. The study of History, sees students moving from learning about themselves and their immediate surroundings, to learning about the impacts of historical events in local and global communities. In Science, there is a shift in the use of technical components. Students begin to be exposed to the use of Science Laboratories throughout the year to conduct and write about fair tests and experiments. As they begin to mature into young adults, Health subjects cover the concepts of how to look after not only oneself, but their wider community.

Opportunities abound for our Year 5 and 6 students in particular to take on a variety of leadership positions. Our Student Leaders liaise with teachers, the staff leadership team, our Secondary Student Leaders and the community not only to develop their own individual leadership skills but more importantly, to represent their peers and make AIS Dubai a wonderful place to learn. The lifelong learning which comes with these invaluable processes are skills which can be taken firmly on their AIS Dubai journey to success and well into their adult lives. An excellent summary for parents of the Australian Curriculum aims for Years 5-6 can be found here: