STRUCTURE OF BASIC EDUCATION

PRE-PRIMARY PHASE

The Pre-Primary and Lower Primary phases lay the foundation for all further learning. In the Pre-Primary phase, learners develop communication, motor and social skills, and concept formation, ready to start formal education.

LOWER PRIMARY PHASE (Grades 1 - 4)

the learners learn to read and write in two languages; they learn basic mathematics; they learn about the community and nature around them and how to look after their health; and they develop their creative and expressive abilities. Teaching and learning are through the medium of the Mother Tongue or predominant local language, with a transition to English medium in Grade four. They are also exposed to computer technology where they gain a first appreciation of information and communication technologies as a tool for learning, recognition of their functions and uses in their lives, and basic understanding of how a computer works and how to use it in learning processes.

UPPER PRIMARY PHASE (Grades 5 - 7)

learners build on this foundation, develop irreversible literacy and numeracy, and develop learning skills and basic knowledge in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, Arts, and Physical Education. Teaching is through the medium of English, and the Mother Tongue/predominant local language continues as a subject through to the end of formal Basic Education. Technology skills at this level require a fundamental understanding of software applications and basic navigation skills through the Windows environment.

JUNIOR SECONDARY PHASE (Grades 8 - 10)

continues with the same learning areas as Upper Primary, consolidates achievements to date and extends them to a level where the learners are prepared for young adulthood and training, employment, or continued formal education. At this level, learners 

SENIOR SECONDARY PHASE (Grades 11 - 12)

All learners will continue to take English and Mathematics, choose a field of study consisting of three mutually supportive subjects, and take supplementary subjects, for the Grade 12 examination. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) skills at this stage comprise the confident use of applications and basic care of a computer. In addition, Life Skills prepares them to meet challenges they will face as young adults and in making career choices. At the end of Grade 12, learners should be well prepared for further study or training, or to enter employment.