Teaching & Learning

Our Academic
Programme

A rich, well-rounded curriculum delivered by passionate teachers who know every child by name.

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Grade Structure

From Nursery to Class 6

FONAPS offers a complete early childhood and primary education pathway.

Nursery 1
Early Explorers
Ages 2–3
Nursery 2
Growing Minds
Ages 3–4
Class 1
Foundation Year
Ages 5–6
Class 2
Building Blocks
Ages 6–7
Class 3
Advancing Learners
Ages 7–8
Class 4
Rising Stars
Ages 8–9
Class 5
Junior Leaders
Ages 9–10
Class 6
Prepared for Secondary
Ages 10–12
The Curriculum

What We Teach

Our curriculum follows national guidelines with enrichment across core and creative subjects.

Core Subjects
English Language Mathematics French Science & Technology Social Studies Religious & Moral Education Civic Education History
Enrichment Subjects
Physical Education Art & Craft Music Information Technology Handwriting Library Reading Drama & Public Speaking
How We Teach

Our Teaching Approach

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Purposeful Learning

Every lesson has a clear goal. Teachers plan carefully to ensure each child understands — and keeps up — before moving on.

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Inclusive Support

No child is left behind. We identify individual needs early and provide targeted support to help every pupil succeed.

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Real-World Context

We connect learning to everyday life, making abstract concepts meaningful and memorable for young minds.

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Active Participation

Children are encouraged to speak, question, and collaborate. Hands-up, discussions, and group projects are part of every school day.

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Continuous Assessment

Regular formative and summative assessment keeps parents and teachers informed. Progress is celebrated and challenges addressed quickly.

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High Expectations

We hold every child to high but achievable standards — celebrating effort and growth as much as achievement.

Examinations

Preparing Every Child to Excel

Three terms per year. At the end of each term, pupils sit formal written exams across all subjects. Results are shared with parents via detailed report cards.

Our Class 6 pupils sit the Technical and General Common Entrance Examinations. In our most recent cohort, every single FONAPS pupil passed — a 100% pass rate.

Throughout each term, teachers collect CA marks through class tests, assignments, and oral work. These contribute to the final term grade.

For our youngest learners, assessment is conducted through structured observation and developmental milestone tracking, shared with parents each term.