From Grade 1, the girls are introduced to the Independent Educational Board’s (IEB) philosophy of thinking and learning. An IEB approach at Preparatory School level aims to develop both academic rigour and learning skills. Through developmental assessment, our teaching and learning approach nurtures growing confidence and self-efficacy in every girl. 

A common language and shared approach to learning and assessment creates a strong platform for academic excellence at the secondary level. To facilitate this, our girls commence their High School journeys as meaning makers, having already been schooled in the values of communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. 

The Preparatory School has introduced inquiry-based learning to provide students with authentic learning opportunities. The girls are encouraged to answer open-ended, complex and engaging questions to investigate and explore a wide range of subjects, taking ownership of their own learning and gathering information both independently and collaboratively. 

Problem-solving techniques are taught across the curriculum. Our Mathematics approach is based on the Number Sense programme and the girls leave school with a knowledge and understanding of different strategies to interrogate and solve problems. As a result, they regularly excel in national and international benchmark assessments.