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Sierra Leone Primary School Structure

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Primary education in sierra leone is part of a 9-year basic education. primary education in sierra leone lasts for years from the age of 6 to about 12 years. The primary stage is the beginning of formal learning and students are prepared for secondary education and lifelong education in general. English is the medium of instruction in primary school. Students face gradual promotion, grade by grade and successful ones will move to junior secondary education.

Primary education

  • Ages                            : 6-12 years
  • Grades                         : Grade 1-6
  • Duration of study       : 6 years
  • Primary Languages     : English
  • Terms                          : 3 terms
  • Admission Term          : throughout the year

Curriculum- the primary school curriculum focuses mainly on areas such as indigenous languages, practical creative arts, prevocational subjects, and social and physical or health education. subject areas include Languages (English, French, Arabic and Sierra Leonean Languages), Mathematics, Technology, and ICT Literacy, Science and the Environment, Social Studies and Civics, Agricultural Science and Food Security, Home Economics (and Food Security), Physical Health Education, Religious and Moral Education, and Expressive Arts, to mention but a few.

Parents of prospective students seeking to enroll their children in Sierra leone may consider some of the following primary schools that offer education to both locals and expatriates.

The Empowering Children School Sierra Leone

This is a co-educational school located in the Congo Town Community, in sierra leone. The school uses The Responsive Classroom approach which is an evidence-based approach to teaching that focuses on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness. digital learning is also integrated into the curriculum so that children develop cultural and global awareness.

Primary school Section

  • Established: 2009
  • Location: # 7B Cemetery Road Congo Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone
  • ages: 6-12
  • Duration of study: 6 years
  • Primary Languages: English
  • Student population: 200+

the school offers quite a broad curriculum for the various grades of primary school.  Primary education here teaches the children Literacy in one or more languages, offers them computational skills in maths, and an understanding of certain basic mathematical principles and they develop A positive attitude towards themselves, their cultural background, towards work and the process of community and national development, to mention but a few.

grades 1 and 2- The curriculum is structured around six subject areas including Creative Practical Art, Environmental Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Health Education, and Religious Education. Environmental Studies is a blend of Social Studies and Science, while Physical Health Education is an integration of Physical Education and Health Education.

Grades 3 to 6- the curriculum is slightly broader and offers 8 subject areas which include Science, Pre-Vocational studies, Creative Practical Art, Environmental Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Health Education, and Religious Education.

Dawn International School

This is a diverse, coeducational international school that offers a caring, secure, healthy, and orderly environment where every student is valued, respected, and encouraged to develop their self-esteem. students are given opportunities to solve problems through critical thinking, reflection, and evaluation. The school also offers a nurturing and multicultural environment committed to providing optimal learning opportunities for all students to achieve academic excellence, and develop values, attitudes, and characters for responsible and productive citizenship in a fast rapidly changing world. English is the language of instruction at all levels here.

  • Founded: 2018
  • Address: 9 First Bango Farm, Off Peninsular Rd., Adonkia, Goderich, Sierra Leone, Western Area Rural
  • Grades: Prep I to secondary.
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Type: co-educational, non-profit

Curriculum- the school offers both the British International Curriculum and Sierra Leone National Curriculum from the year I to VI. Children learn through investigation, direct instruction, and collaboration, Using the guidelines of the Cambridge Primary Programme and the Sierra Leone National Education Curriculum. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that helps to develop the full potential of every child. Children attend dedicated Mathematics and English lessons every day and science for two hours per week a well. these three subjects are the Core Subjects which are most important. The curriculum also offers foundation subjects such as Arts, Humanities or Social Studies, Physical Education, French, and Music.

Prospective students- The enrollment documentation required by the school includes:

  • a completed enrollment application form
  • applicant’s most recent school report
  • a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
  • a copy of the applicant’s passport
  • passport size photographs of the child
  • passport size photographs of both parents
  • a copy of the child’s immunization records must be attached to the health form.    

Co-Curricular Activities- the school aims to educate the whole child and hence offers a variety of clubs which are sports and arts-based. These are aimed at encouraging the children to explore areas which they are most good at and at the same time maintain mental and physical fitness which are very important areas of development.

Tuition and fees- prospective parents can expect to pay the following as tuition and fees:

Fees 2021/2022

Category        Tuition/ per term       Reg Fee          Development fund     Meal per term

Pre-school       2 000 000                    300 000           300 000                       600 000 (Optional)

Prep 1-5           1 700 000                    300 000           300 000                       900 000 (Optional)

Prep 6             1 800 000                    300 000           300 000                       900 000 (Optional)

Junior Sec        2 100 000                    300 000           500 000                       900 000 (Optional)

 

Uniforms

Uniforms/Class                      Girls (Le)        Boys (Le)

Pre-school                               90 000             90 000

Upper classes                         100 000           100 000

PE (T-Shirts)                           80 000             80 000

Skirt/Shorts                             40 000             40

Tie                                           20 000             20 000

Junior Secondary                    120 000           120 000

 

American International School of Freetown

This is an English medium American international school that aims to ensure that students develop a global perspective that fosters empathy and prepares them for success in a dynamic world.  It offers an American-styled curriculum with an international blend and endeavors to challenge all our students to achieve their best in a nurturing and supportive environment. The school places effort on developing the students' love for learning in an internationally recognized, safe, student-centered, and interactive learning environment. This allows students to develop a global perspective that prepares them for success in an ever-changing world.

Primary school Section

  • Address: 24 Hillcoat Brow Hill Station, Freetown Sierra Leone, West Africa
  • ages: 6-12
  • Duration of study: 6 years
  • Primary Languages: English
  • Terms                          : 3 terms

Accreditation: Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

Curriculum- the curriculum offered here is Based on American standards with an international flavor. The school’s multi-grade classes from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 follow a curriculum based on standards and benchmarks which correspond to each grade level. Subjects offered here include  Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

Tuition and fees- the following are payable as tuition and other fees for 2021-2022

Annual Tuition:

Pre-Kindergarten                                                        US$ 6 750

Kindergarten to grade 4                                              US$11 500

Grades 5-8                                                                  US$12 500

Grades 9-12                                                                US$ 15 500

Annual Capital Fee:                                                    US $1 500 (waived for Pre-K)

Development Fee (One Time Only)                            US$4 000 (waived for Pre-K)

Registration Fee                                                          $300 (nonrefundable)

Prospective students – the school has a rolling admission and accepts applications throughout the year.  Admission is non-discriminatory and open to all students regardless of race, sex, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Documents Required for Admission include:

  • a copy of the details page of children’s passports (preferred)
  • a copy of the details page of parents’ passports (preferred)
  • a copy of the child's birth certificate
  • Copy of vaccination record
  • Copies of previous school reports covering at least the past two academic years (except for children who have not been in school for two years)
  • Copies of any Individual Education Plans and or educational-psychological
  • Confidential references

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