Primary

Curriculum • Primary Education
Phase 2: Computational • Classes 1–4 (ADEK Grades 2–5)

Primary School
Academic Rigor & Inquiry

Elementary education adhering to the Russian Federal State Educational Standard for Primary General Education (FSES NOO), integrated with UAE Ministry of Education requirements and advanced English language instruction.

Grade Span

Classes 1 to 4

ADEK Grades 2–5 (Ages 7–10)

Mathematics

608 Hours

4 hours weekly per grade

Bilingual Core

RU • EN • AR

Literacy, MoE Arabic & English

Digital Literacy

Embedded

Algorithmic logic & safe tools

Grade Alignment

Primary School Structure

According to institutional policy: ADEK Grade = Russian Class + 1.

Class 1 (RF) ADEK Grade 2 Age 7
Class 2 (RF) ADEK Grade 3 Age 8
Class 3 (RF) ADEK Grade 4 Age 9
Class 4 (RF) ADEK Grade 5 Age 10
Disciplines

Elementary Academic Domains

Literacy

Russian Language & Literary Reading

Mastery of orthography, syntax, and morphology. Literary reading develops text analysis, thematic inference, oral expressiveness, and narrative composition.

Subjects: Russian Language • Literary Reading • Native Russian

Exact Sciences

Mathematics (152 hrs/yr)

Arithmetical operations, multi-step word problems, geometric shapes, perimeter, area, and spatial properties. Structured work with data: tables, diagrams, and logic schemes.

Subject: Mathematics (FSES NOO)

Inquiry

The World Around Us

Natural sciences, ecology, human physiology, astronomy basics, and historical foundations. Practical observations, experiments, and environmental awareness.

Subject: The World Around Us

Languages

English, Arabic & UAE Civics

Advanced English program developing reading, listening, grammar, and public presentation. Mandatory UAE MoE Arabic language and Islamic Studies / Moral Education courses.

Subjects: English • Arabic • Islamic Studies • MSC

Creative Tech

Fine Arts, Music & Technology

Visual art composition, drawing, crafts, and materials processing. Musical literacy, choir performance, and technical design concepts.

Subjects: Fine Arts • Music • Technology

Wellbeing

Physical Education

Motor development, teamwork, gymnastic fundamentals, and aerobic games. Cultivating healthy exercise habits and sporting camaraderie across classes.

Subject: Physical Education (PE)

ADEK K-12 AI Literacy Framework

Phase 2: The Computational Thinker

Digital skills are integrated directly into mathematics and language arts. Students transition from unplugged reasoning to structured digital tools:

Typing & Interface Keyboard familiarity, file management, and digital hygiene.
Block Coding Visual algorithms with Scratch and Code.org.
Safe Digital Ethics Cyber safety, data privacy, and balanced screen time.