Angola Primary School Structure

Primary education in Angola is compulsory and free for four years for students between the ages of 6 and 11 years. General basic education in Angola consists of eight years, which is divided into three levels. Level one is compulsory and consists of four grades and levels two and three consists of two grades each. primary education is also known as Ensino Primario, which encompasses grades 1 to 6.

• Grades                         : Grade 1-6
• Duration of study: 6 years
• Primary Languages: English/ Portuguese
• Terms                          : 3 trimesters/ terms
• Admission Term: Beginning of the term.

Examples of the international school offering primary education in Angola include:

Lycee Francais Alioune-Blondin Beye

This is an international school open to students from Angola and international students from the ages of 3 to 18 years. The school follows the French school calendar and offers  French as the language of instruction. English is also taught as a second language.

• Address: 13 rue Louveau 92 438 Chatillon Cedex, Luanda, Angola
• Student population: 650+
• Academic primary staff: 66

Curriculum- the school offers a rich, varied, comprehensive curriculum that and allows students to receive a high-quality education. Students are taught in areas including English, Portuguese, music, visual arts, to mention but a few.

Admissions

Prospective students must provide the following along with their application for admission:

• Registration forms completed digitally and signed
• Signed financial regulations
• completed and signed Parental discharge and health questionnaire
• Motivation letter for registration written by parents
• 2 recent identity photos of the student
• Photocopy of the student's passport and visa
• Photocopy of the parent's passport and visa
• Photocopy of the pupil's vaccination record
• Certificate of education from the previous year
• Notice of change to a higher class
• Report cards or evaluation book from the previous year (previous school)
• Radiation certificate ( Exeat ) for students coming from a French institution

Luanda International School (LIS)

This is a private, co-educational international day school located in the capital, Luanda. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme from Pre-Primary school to the 6^th Grade.

• Established; 1996
• Address: Via S6, Bairro de Talatona, Município de Belas, Luanda
• Student population: 600+
• International representation: 55+ nations
• Language: English
• Terms: 3
• Accreditation: International Baccalaureate, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the Council of International Schools (CIS)

The school offers a primary year program of the international baccalaureate. The primary years' program is designed for students aged 3 to 12 and provides a curriculum framework for an international education where students are engaged in learning that is authentic and connected to the real-world context. Students here are actively involved in the learning process and can find meaning in the world around them and about themselves using effective questioning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

American School of Angola

This is an international school that offers an American style, innovative, and technology-driven education in Angola. The school offers education for Pre-Kindergarten to the 12^th grade. This school's calendar runs from August to June. It offers technology-based blended-learning classrooms and other technologically advanced facilities.

• Address: Condominio Rosalinda, Estrada de Samba, Luanda
• Duration: 5 years
• Language: English
• Admission Term: august, May.
• Terms: 3
• Pre-school hours: 8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m from Monday to Friday and clubs till 3:30 pm.

Elementary (primary) school here is divided into 2, namely lower elementary and upper elementary classes.

Lower elementary- this encompasses grades 1 and 2 and students are taught by an experienced and qualified teacher and learning coaches. The lower elementary school focuses on Language Immersion that allows students to develop English skills over time, social skills, geography, math, and science that is deepened through curiosity, integrating nature as a way to learn, and Developing independent learning strategies to produce the best and confident students.

Upper Elementary- this encompasses grades 3 to 5. This stage allows students to gain academic strength and use independent thinking skills. The students learn various important skills including critical thinking and creativity, effective communication with their peers and with adults,  confidently presenting the knowledge to others, problem-solving ability, confidence and, Developing deep content knowledge.

English School Community of Luanda, Angola (E.S.C.O.L.A.)

This is an international English medium school in Luanda, Angola. The school offers high-quality, learner-centered Education, that is holistically relevant in the African and International Context.

• Address: Rua de Cambambe, Bairro Patrice Lumumba, Luanda, Angola
• Duration: 5 years
• Language: English
• Admission Term: august
• Terms: 3
• Primary-school hours: Mondays to Thursdays- 07:30 to 16:30, and Fridays- 07:30 - 14:00

Curriculum- the school’s curriculum Emphasizes the overall development of the students in areas including cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and physical development.

Prospective students:

An Expression of Interest form must be completed and submitted and this is the first step in the registration process. The following documents must also be provided:

• A vaccination card
• id card or passport of applicant
• latest report card from current or previous school.
• leaving certificate from the previous school
• medical certificate