Welcome to KIS
Primary Years Programme
Welcome to our vibrant learning community at KIS. At our school we believe in nurturing not just academic excellence but also fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom walls. The PYP curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, layering a strong foundation for your child's future success. As partners in your child's education, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment where they can thrive and reach their fullest potential.
Together let us embark on this remarkable adventure of discovery, growth, and exploration. With dedicated educators, growth, and exploration. With dedicated educators, supportive families, and enthusiastic learners. KIS will pave the way for a fulfilling and transformative educational experience. We are invested and dedicated to focusing on the growth of the whole child throughout their experience at KIS.
Rekha sachdej, Elementary Principal
Our KIS elementary school students (Grades 1 through 5) continue within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, providing ongoing inquiry-based learning. Our goal within the elementary school years is to produce students with a lifelong love of learning who have accomplished academic success within their individual learning styles.
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Teachers are highly qualified with elementary school teaching experience as well as being native English speakers (or meeting standards equivalent to a native English speaker), which is the language of instruction in our KIS elementary school classrooms.
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Each KIS classroom is set up with a Smartboard and connected with state-of-the-art information technology to maximize the effectiveness of instruction. Each KIS class is designed to be a true Smart Classroom. Every student in the elementary school has computer access and will be trained on the use of computers to facilitate their education.
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In our elementary school, your child will continue to benefit from KIS’ commitment to a low teacher-to-student ratio, where the average class size ranges from eight (8) to fifteen (15). This commitment ensures that your child receives highly personalized instruction, where students are encouraged to pursue inquiries and develop within their individual learning styles.
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Our elementary school students are fully immersed in the IB PYP, completing six Units of Inquiry throughout the year, along with English language arts and reading, mathematics, Russian/Kazakh, physical education, music and the arts, and computer class. Your elementary school-aged child will experience all of this within a week at KIS, along with learning to model the IB Learner Profile and IB Attitudes throughout their day-to-day learning experiences.
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At KIS, we are committed to supporting students whose first language is not English through our English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. Our EAL program is designed to help students develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening, enabling them to fully participate in both academic and social settings. By focusing on both basic communication skills and advanced academic language, we ensure that all students can thrive in subjects like math, science, and literature.
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