Our Classes
Reception Class 1&2
Teacher: Jane C & helpers
Class Size
20
French equivalent
PS & MS
The aim of reception class is familiarity and confidence with English through songs, crafts and play. We use letterland to learn the letter sounds as a strong basis to move on to the Reading Groups.
Group 1
Class Size
10
French equivalent
GS
The first Reading Group focuses on learning phonic sounds, writing them and learning to hear them in words. The children start to read the “Oxford reading tree books”.
Group 2
Class Size
10
French equivalent
CP
The children continue to learn phonics and progress in grammar and spelling. They also develop comprehension skills from texts, which are also used to inspire written work.
Group 3
Class Size
10
French equivalent
CE1
The main aim of this class is to encourage reading fluency, and to develop a love of reading. Creative writing is introduced through story telling (both spoken and written), along with regular spelling practice and simple grammar.
Group 4
Class Size
10
French equivalent
CE2
This class aims to foster a love for reading and words; ensure that spelling patterns are firmly established; develop knowledge of grammar; develop vocabulary and provide a variety of situations in which to use written and spoken English.
Group 5
Class Size
10
French equivalent
CM1
The class study different books by various British authors. Using their understanding of grammar and punctuation to produce work in a variety of genre including biographies, recipes, myths, and newspapers.
Group 6
Class Size
10
French equivalent
CM2
This year group work on improving grammar, vocabulary and creative writing skills. The class study at least 3 reading books and work on a current affairs magazine to develop curiosity and inspire writing skills.
Collège Class
Class Size
10
French equivalent
Collège
The class continues to work on grammar, comprehension and spelling. The students will read and discuss at least 2 novels. The children will also write a play, that they perfom in front of their parents.