At GIIS, our young learners are guided and supported through various ways to make this transition smooth and meaningful. One such strategy is to provide additional support to bridge any learning gaps for students who join Grade 1 in January.<\/p>\n
While the academic session at GIIS runs from April to March, GIIS provides this additional support to those who complete their kindergarten (K2) by November as per the local preschool calendar in Singapore.<\/p>\n
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Also read: <\/strong>How do Smart Schools lead to better learning outcomes?<\/a><\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n The objective is to enhance student performance in academics and also ensure their emotional well-being as they progress through the school years.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n Your child is eligible to join Grade 1 in January if they are five years old or above and have completed the K2 programme or equivalent. They can join Grade 1 in January where our teachers use differentiated instructional strategies to help them catch up with students who have been attending Grade 1 all year.<\/p>\n Ideally, our customised instructional strategies will give them the skills and knowledge needed to transition directly into Grade 2 with the rest of their class, despite their delayed entrance. This is done over a period of two-and-a-half months between January and March as the new academic session starts in April at GIIS.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n These students at GIIS are grouped together to receive coaching in specific areas of Grade 1 curriculum. Then, through teacher support and help from their families, students focus on the concepts and coursework needed to enter Grade 2. Missed work will be provided through printed worksheets that students can take home to aid classroom progress.<\/p>\n Students in our Bridge support attend classes led by expert educators who have the expertise and experience in providing guidance to transitioning primary students. Your child will receive focused instruction in these skills necessary to experience success in Grade 2:<\/p>\n \u25cf Reading and comprehension<\/p>\n \u25cf Writing<\/p>\n \u25cf Communication<\/p>\n \u25cf Numeracy<\/p>\n \u25cf Science<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n For a standardised curriculum like the CBSE, key concepts and topics from the syllabus, necessary to step into Grade 2, are focussed upon. For an international curriculum like the IB PYP curriculum<\/a>, which is transdisciplinary<\/a> in nature, along with literacy and numeracy skills, students will also be trained to understand the process of inquiry and eventually be able to apply the skill in their units.<\/p>\n Student progress is closely monitored and assessed to ensure each student is well-prepared to move on to Grade 2. Our academic staff is highly skilled and has been helping students transition effectively for over a decade. Families who enrol their children for Grade 1 in January pay pro-rated fee from January through March.<\/p>\n At GIIS, our students and their families are our top priorities. Through these timely interventions and age appropriate strategies, we aim to provide a happy and memorable school experience for our students.<\/p>\nEligibility to join Grade 1 in January<\/h2>\n
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