Explore our tailored British Curriculum, and how we made it effective to our children.
Primary Years
Opened in 2015, our Primary is housed in a spacious attractive campus covering over 3,000 m²
Our curriculum at Norwich is based on the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland adapted to our international setting and our Values. Students in Primary (Years 1 to 6) access Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum.
The Homeroom teachers in Primary teach the following subjects:
We are also fortunate to have qualified and experienced specialist teachers who teach the following subjects:
As well as these subjects being taught across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, mindfulness sessions are also incorporated into the school day, focussing on our school’s core values. Students also have a weekly assembly.
The aims of the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland for Primary students are to enable all young people to become:
Years 1 to 4
Years 5 and 6
After School Activities (ASAs)
The purpose of ASAs are to allow students to utilise the facilities of the school to maximum effect and to experience classes that are not normally included in the normal school day. These are additional activities that take place outside of the mainstream curriculum of the school. They usually include activities such as sports, art, yoga, robotics, cooking, language classes and much, much more. ASAs take place from 3.10-3.50 pm Monday to Friday.
Of interest to parents and students is our Primary Curriculum Guide for 2022-2023, which can be found here
Norwich Music Academy
Students are able to participate in two levels of tuition, which are paid for separately by parents and operate in 10 week blocks each term.
Trinity College London Tutorials
For serious musicians, who must show dedication and commitment, looking to progress through the grading system with Trinity College London. With external professional providers.
Music for Enjoyment
Learning the fundamentals and enjoying the process of developing musical abilities. With Norwich staff. More information can be found here.
Norwich Sports Academy
As part of the ASA provision, Primary and Secondary students are able to participate in a coordinated programme of sports provision. Each term, a number of sports will be offered every day after school as part of ASAs.
At Norwich we have specialised provision for both English Language Support (ELS) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Full details are available upon enquiry.
All students have the opportunity to go on trips related to their curriculum studies during the year. There are usually around 3 trips each year for the students, where the actual frequency, timing and type of trip will be dependent upon the age of the children. Students from Year 3 and above are expected to take part in a residential camp of some kind. At Norwich the experience for the students, in terms of challenge, duration and expectation, gradually increases as they get older. Common destinations for residential camps are National Parks such as Khao Yai or Kraeng Krachan or places of Historical Interest such as Chiang Mai.
Our Teachers
Ms Cynthia Parades
Year 1 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching
Ms Kimberly McWhirter
Year 1 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Mr Neil Hutton
Year 2 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education
PGDE
Ms Emma Chaitongkao
Year 2 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Science
PDGE
Mr Richard Flook
Year 3 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PGCE
Mr Oliver Dani
Year 4 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
PGCE
Mr Bryan Preston
Year 5 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
DHE
Ms Cynthia Thomas
Year 6 – Homeroom Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Hons)
Master’s Degree in International Education
Ms Jitlada Chaisrisa
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Ms Pimchanok Nilviwak
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Ms Anchana Ruangrit
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Mr Guangchen Wu
Mandarin Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Ms Thawinee Jiemjumnunja
Thai Teacher
Bachelor of Education
Mr Zhang Zidong
Mandarin Teacher
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Mr Nima Mirzajani
Sport & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Ms Honey Lou Canete
Sport & Games Teacher
Bachelor of Science
Ms Jessa Christi Labial
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Ms Jeannilyn Bajan
Librarian and Special Educational Needs Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Ms Eileen Tolentino
English Language Support Teacher
Bachelor of Elementary Education