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Ages 6 to 11

PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

At our international primary school in Dublin, students follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). A world-leading, future-focused educational approach, the IB PYP nurtures our young students’ holistic growth and helps them to become active, inquiring participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

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OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

NAIS Dublin’s primary school curriculum places your child at its heart. Here, all lessons, programmes, and experiences are delivered through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, which tailors learning to the needs, preferences, and learning styles of the individual.

By learning through inquiry and continual reflection, our primary school students develop the skills, knowledge, and conceptual understanding they need to make a difference in their own lives, their communities, and beyond. Focusing on intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth, the PYP cultivates international mindedness and encourages students to take meaningful action.
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HOW WE LEARN AT OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL IN DUBLIN

At Nord Anglia International School Dublin, one of the finest international primary schools in Ireland, we have collaboratively developed a balanced PYP that reflects our unique context and community.

Our curriculum is framed by six interdisciplinary themes. These themes, which are designed to hold enduring value regardless of the geography or background of our students, mark the starting point for each unit of inquiry. Within these themes, children explore related ideas and lines of inquiry through authentic learning experiences, which aren’t confined by the boundaries of traditional subjects.
The six themes are:
  • Who we are.
  • Where we are in place and time.
  • How we express ourselves.
  • How the world works.
  • How we organise ourselves.
  • Sharing the planet.
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SPECIALIST TEACHING AND LEARNING

Our children benefit from the expertise of specialist teachers in visual arts, music, dance, drama, languages, and personal, social and physical health and education.

In creative lessons, we lean into our collaboration with The Juilliard School, a world leader in performing arts. We’re also proud to have links with MIT, which we draw on to embed science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into our programme of inquiry.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS DUBLIN

With our dynamic curriculum, world-class teachers, and inspiring learning spaces, no two days are the same at NAIS Dublin.
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Starting the Day
Our Primary students are welcomed into their classroom as they settle in for another exciting day. They listen to and discuss the day’s plans, then prepare for learning through mindfulness activities.
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Starting the Day
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Visual Arts
Visual arts classes encourage our students to understand the creative process – then apply it to producing masterpieces of their own!
Visual Arts
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Core Learning
Students are challenged to think critically and address real-world problems through the lens of mathematics, language arts, science, social studies and languages. We cultivate in our Primary students a genuine love for reading, as well as excellent numeracy through building their problem-solving skills.
Core Learning
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Feeding Bright Minds

After a freshly prepared, nutritious meal in our Lunchbox, student have time to get active and enjoy our fantastic outdoor spaces.  There are climbing frames to discover, a basketball court to play on and a woodland area explore before the afternoon ahead.

Feeding Bright Minds
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Dance and Drama

It's a favourite part of the day for many!  Our students love to express themselves through dance and drama, boosting their confidence and creativity in a programme enhanced by our collaboration with Juilliard.

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STEAM Activities
Primary students brainstorm new ideas and tackle tricky challenges through collaborative work with their classmates.
STEAM Activities
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Something for Everyone

No matter their interest, your child will find something to enjoy in our co-curricular activities.  From fencing to cricket, animation and Irish lessons the school is buzzing with activity at the end of each day.

Something for Everyone
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How we teach AT PRIMARY SCHOOL

INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

At NAIS Dublin primary school, we pride ourselves on recruiting the most talented and dedicated teachers.

We promote strong teacher-student relationships, which are more collaborative than in traditional schools. This fosters a supportive atmosphere in our classrooms, where children are encouraged to learn from their mistakes, overcome challenges, and achieve incredible things. 
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OUR FACILITIES

THE PERFECT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our Leopardstown campus is a dynamic, vibrant space, where every tech-enriched classroom and purpose-built space is designed to unlock our students’ talents. Intended to spark innovation and inspire creativity, our state-of-the-art facilities give our primary school children the best education possible – one that’s fit for the future.
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GET IN TOUCH TODAY

At NAIS Dublin, we accept applications throughout the school year. Contact our friendly team today to start your admissions journey.

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