Learning
Primary
As you walk through the corridors and learning spaces of our Primary School, you’ll immediately feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Here, both students and teachers are actively engaged in high-quality, inquiry-based learning that engages, empowers and inspires.
Primary students spend most of their day with a homeroom teacher and teacher assistant (TA) who facilitate learning in Literacy, Mathematics, and the Programme of Inquiry, which also includes Science and Social Studies. Teachers and TAs work collaboratively to design interactive, relevant, and thought-provoking units that encourage student exploration and voice, while ensuring that essential skills, concepts, and knowledge are thoroughly
In addition to their core subjects, students participate in various single-subject classes such as Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Physical Education. They also attend World Languages (Spanish/French) and Azerbaijani Language and Culture. Where possible, we also offer support for other Mother Tongue languages.
As an inclusive school, we provide access to our Learning Support Team and EAL Team, who are dedicated to helping students engage fully with the curriculum.
To find out more about our programs and policies in the Primary School please see the Primary Handbook.
| Subjects | Description |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | The PYP Maths curriculum at TISA incorporates the The AERO Standards. These standards communicate what is expected of students at each grade level, ensuring that we are working toward shared goals in each year of the programme. |
| English Language Arts | The English Language Arts curriculum at TISA integrates the AERO Standards, setting clear expectations for students at every grade level. These standards guide our teaching and learning, ensuring that we are consistently working toward common goals throughout each year of the program. |
| Science | The PYP Science curriculum at TISA incorporates the ACARA Standards. These standards communicate what is expected of students at each grade level, ensuring that we are working toward shared goals in each year of the programme |
| Social Studies | Social Studies standards are integrated into our Programme of Inquiry and IB Transdisciplinary Themes. This approach promotes critical thinking and cultural awareness through engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences. Students explore subjects such as geography, economics, history, and civics. |
| Languages | As part of our host-country connection, all students participate in weekly Azerbaijani lessons. Azerbaijani students work towards national standards, while other students engage in Azerbaijani Language and Culture studies.
TISA offers a comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) program for new-to-English students. Our EAL standards and assessments are aligned with WIDA, ensuring a rigorous and supportive learning environment. Starting from P5/Grade 2, learners can choose between French, Spanish, and Russian as an additional World Language. This programme enables students to develop language skills by communicating in various contexts, exploring grammatical structures, and using the language to broaden their intercultural understanding and cultivate international-mindedness. In addition, TISA offers a Mother Tongue program, allowing students to maintain and develop their native language skills, further enhancing their linguistic and cultural identity. |
| Single Subjects | In Primary school, students attend Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts, World Languages (from Grade 2), Azerbaijani, and the Library. These Single Subjects are incorporated into our units of inquiry to ensure cross-classroom connections. |
