ONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Early Years and the PYP Programme
Our Primary School is led by our Head of Primary and covers two connected stages of learning.
Early Years
Play-based inquiry where our youngest learners build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning in a warm, caring setting.
Explore Early Years → GRADES 1 TO 5PYP Programme
Transdisciplinary units of inquiry that grow knowledge, skills and agency, ending with the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition.
Explore the PYP →Our Utahloy Nursery Center is a separate Montessori program for children from 6 months to 6 years, with its own Head. UNC children then move smoothly into our PYP.
OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Why we chose the PYP
The Primary Years Programme aligns with our mission and definition of learning. It gives our students a high-quality education that fosters their unique talents and needs, embraces cultural diversity and prepares them to be successful global citizens.
Inquiry-led, student-centered
A unique education that values inquiry-led, student-centered learning through the IB Continuum.
Challenging and empowering
Students are engaged in challenging learning that empowers them to be curious, independent, creative and innovative.
Mother tongue and language
The PYP promotes Mother Tongue learning and recognizes the importance of language acquisition in our diverse international community.
Safe and respectful
A stimulating and protective learning environment based on understanding and respecting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
LIFE IN PRIMARY
Learning in and beyond the classroom
Design & Innovation
Robotics, coding and design thinking woven into units of inquiry.Explore →
Mother Tongue programs
Home languages taught within the school day alongside English and Chinese.Explore →
English Language Acquisition
Whole-school ELA support so every learner can thrive in English.Explore →
Performing arts
Music, drama and performances that build confidence on stage.Explore →
Activities and athletics
After-school activities, clubs and Wolves athletics teams.Explore →
Week Without Walls
Outdoor learning trips that build courage, teamwork and independence.Read the story →THE GRADE 5 PYP EXHIBITION
From inquiry to impact
In their final year of the PYP, Grade 5 students choose an issue or opportunity to explore, then plan, present and reflect on their learning, showing how they can take responsibility and take action.
CONTACT US
Meet our Primary leaders
See our Primary School in action
Visit classrooms, meet our teachers and see inquiry at work.
English 
Chinese 
Korean 
Japanese