Since most of our pupils aim to continue studying at Czech schools after leaving ISO, the subjects based on the Czech curriculum present a crucial part of the timetable. At the primary level it is Czech language and literature lessons as well as ‘vlastivěda´ (Czech history and geography) followed by more subjects at the secondary level.
So what exactly is taught at the secondary stage? First and foremost come Czech grammar, literature and composition. We mainly strive to develop the students´ ability to work with texts (their own ones as well as those written by others). In ´9. třída´ , which comes after British Year 9, two extra Czech classes are added to the usual ones. In these the pupils undergo intensive preparation for the admittance process to go into secondary school.
Since the start of this academic year the ISO secondary timetable has also included Mathematics lessons in Czech. The purpose of this is for the pupils to experience how Mathematics and Geometry are taught in Czech schools. The focus is on learning the terminology and getting used to the wording of tasks in the subject. In the above mentioned ´9.třída´ there are two more lessons conceived as entrance exams preparation.
The last subject that has not been mentioned yet is Czech Social Studies (CzSSt). The children learn about topics connected to the geography and history of this country but also they develop their ability to work with information in Czech.
Apart from the subjects in Czech there are many interesting ones in English introduced at the secondary level. We believe that the diversity of the education on offer in ISO is beneficial to the needs of our students.
They will gain perfect knowledge of English.
Your child will become a global citizen with wide understanding of local and international topics.
We put a strong emphasis on the development on subject specific skills rather than on acquisition of knowledge.
Emphasis on skills development (not just memorising).
Individual approach; school’s ability to motivate for improvement.
Your child will be excited to come to school.
You are not buying success, you are paying for the school to monitor your child’s progress to their goals and motivate them to fulfil their potential.
We are not a selective school: we believe that everybody can be successful.
Jolly Phonics is an engaging way to teach children pre -reading and pre -writing skills using phonics. Phonics is the teaching of the sounds that letters make, rather than the names of letters that are taught in the alphabet, because it is the sounds that are useful for reading and writing, not the names. These sounds are taught in a systematic way, alongside all of the skills needed for being a fluent reader and writer in future. Jolly Phonics also teaches all of this in a fun and engaging way, through characters, stories, actions, songs and games! To read more about Jolly Phonics, clickhere.
ORT is a reading scheme which has been developed to help children learn to read from the age of 4. This scheme is used by a vast majority of preschools and schools in the UK and around the world.ORT includes popular characters and illustrations such as Biff, Chip and Kipper, Floppy, Wordless Stories and easy regular word books to capture children’s imagination and interest and help them develop their pre reading skills. It is an excellent way to practise the skills learned through the Jolly Phonics Programme..
Cambridge Primary ENGLISH promotes an enquiry-based approach, developing learners’ confidence, creativity and intellectual engagement. Learners develop English skills that they can apply to a range of different purposes and audiences in everyday situations and in study.
We teach English as a first language. Pupils that are only starting to learn English or need some additional support are allocated to our intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) programme.
More about Cambridge Primary EnglishCambridge Primary MATHEMATICS focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply their mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding of the subject. Knowing your times tables facts without practical application and without developing alongside some good problem solving skills is not that helpful - in our school, we make sure our pupils know why they are learning it and how they can use the specific knowledge and skill.
More about Cambridge Primary MathsThis subject develops the skills of research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication. We focus on developing pupils’ transferable skills that will be essential for success in their other subjects, higher education and work life. Pupils work on ‘challenges’ throughout the year. These can include but are not limited to topics such as:
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