{"id":12435,"date":"2021-07-08T16:37:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T14:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/?page_id=12435"},"modified":"2026-04-15T21:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:43:22","slug":"nursery-and-primary-educational-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/nursery-and-primary-educational-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursery and Primary : Educational Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589920007717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589920029564{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624872760794{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/primary2.jpg?id=11194) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;custom-header&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589920007717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589920591194{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623924165968{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.euroschool.lu\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/primary2.jpg?id=11194) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;custom-header-mob&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;main-box&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-menu&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar-sidebar-menu-nurpri-en&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-menu-nurpri&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243; el_class=&#8221;main-column&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Nursery and Primary : Educational Programme<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626183696219{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nursery cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cEarly Education\u201d syllabus of the nursery cycle aims at:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">preparing children for a happy, healthy, responsible, and successful life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">developing children\u2019s personality and abilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supporting children\u2019s learning potential<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creating respect for others and the environment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">respecting and appreciating children\u2019s own cultural and social identity, its values and those of others<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">promoting\u00a0a European spirit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Education is a fundamental part of\u00a0life long\u00a0education and learning and its central role is to support children\u2019s development enabling them to be ethical and responsible members of society. Teaching and learning in the early years\u00a0supports\u00a0and monitors children\u2019s physical and psychological wellbeing, including social, cognitive and emotional development and helps to prevent any difficulties that may arise by creating the best possible learning opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teaching and learning in the early years\u00a0is\u00a0holistic and different areas of development\u00a0are not separated. In this document as well as in daily school life children, their experiences and actions are central.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to strengthen children\u2019s healthy sense of self-esteem with the aid of positive learning experiences and to provide opportunities for diverse interaction with other people.\u00a0The\u00a0 children\u2019s\u00a0world of experiences\u00a0should\u00a0 be\u00a0enriched\u00a0and they should be guided to enable them to find new areas of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children of four and five are taught in mix\u200bed\u00a0groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The spoken language in the nursery classes corresponds to each language section of the school. The SWALS (students without a language section) also follow courses in their mother tongue for 150\u00a0minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information, please consult the\u00a0Early\u00a0education curriculum.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary school harmonised timetable:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626183684040{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subject<\/th>\n<th>Years 1 and 2<\/th>\n<th>Periods 30\u2019<\/th>\n<th>\u200bYears 3, 4, 5<\/th>\n<th>Periods 45\u2019<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMother tongue\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">(SWALS Language 1 &#8211; L1)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b8 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(2 hours 30\u00a0mins)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b6\u202fhours 45\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(3 hours 45\u00a0mins)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMathematics\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b4 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b5 hours 15\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bLanguage\u202f2 (L2)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b2 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours 45\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMusic<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Art<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical education\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b5 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bDiscovery of the World\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bEuropean Hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bReligion \/ Ethics\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bRecreation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">210\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b2 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b25 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b27 hours 15\u00a0mins<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bONL &#8211; Irish\/Maltese*<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">ONL \u2013 Finnish\/ Swedish*\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left: 0; border-right: 0;\" colspan=\"5\">*Other National Language is taught during the school day\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the website of the European Schools : www.eursc.eu&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-external-link&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_separator style=&#8221;double&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624952643475{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618731914{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #2e5c8a;\">Nursery and Primary: Educational Programme and Subjects<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_tabs color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Educational Programme&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037344452-d3949a14-02a7&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618570709{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : Educational Programme<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626183696219{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nursery cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cEarly Education\u201d syllabus of the nursery cycle aims at:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">preparing children for a happy, healthy, responsible, and successful life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">developing children\u2019s personality and abilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supporting children\u2019s learning potential<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creating respect for others and the environment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">respecting and appreciating children\u2019s own cultural and social identity, its values and those of others<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">promoting\u00a0a European spirit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Education is a fundamental part of\u00a0life long\u00a0education and learning and its central role is to support children\u2019s development enabling them to be ethical and responsible members of society. Teaching and learning in the early years\u00a0supports\u00a0and monitors children\u2019s physical and psychological wellbeing, including social, cognitive and emotional development and helps to prevent any difficulties that may arise by creating the best possible learning opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teaching and learning in the early years\u00a0is\u00a0holistic and different areas of development\u00a0are not separated. In this document as well as in daily school life children, their experiences and actions are central.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to strengthen children\u2019s healthy sense of self-esteem with the aid of positive learning experiences and to provide opportunities for diverse interaction with other people.\u00a0The\u00a0 children\u2019s\u00a0world of experiences\u00a0should\u00a0 be\u00a0enriched\u00a0and they should be guided to enable them to find new areas of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children of four and five are taught in mix\u200bed\u00a0groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The spoken language in the nursery classes corresponds to each language section of the school. The SWALS (students without a language section) also follow courses in their mother tongue for 150\u00a0minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information, please consult the\u00a0Early\u00a0education curriculum.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary school harmonised timetable:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626183684040{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subject<\/th>\n<th>Years 1 and 2<\/th>\n<th>Periods 30\u2019<\/th>\n<th>\u200bYears 3, 4, 5<\/th>\n<th>Periods 45\u2019<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMother tongue\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">(SWALS Language 1 &#8211; L1)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b8 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(2 hours 30\u00a0mins)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b6\u202fhours 45\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(3 hours 45\u00a0mins)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMathematics\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b4 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b5 hours 15\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bLanguage\u202f2 (L2)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b2 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours 45\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMusic<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Art<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical education\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b5 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bDiscovery of the World\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bEuropean Hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bReligion \/ Ethics\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bRecreation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">210\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b2 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b25 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b27 hours 15\u00a0mins<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bONL &#8211; Irish\/Maltese*<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">ONL \u2013 Finnish\/ Swedish*\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left: 0; border-right: 0;\" colspan=\"5\">*Other National Language is taught during the school day\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the website of the European Schools : www.eursc.eu&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-external-link&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Language L1&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1767037344466-893695a9-4df8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618562951{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : First Language L1<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626176311822{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fundamental principle of the European Schools is the teaching of mother tongue as first language (L1).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This principle implies the pupil\u2019s enrolment in the section of his\/her mother tongue where such a section exists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In schools where the section corresponding to a pupil\u2019s mother tongue does not exist, he\/she\u00a0will generally be enrolled\u00a0in one of the vehicular language sections. He\/she will attend the classes in his\/her mother tongue organised for so-called SWALS (Students\u00a0Without\u00a0A\u00a0Language Section) as L1.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabi are elaborated by national inspectors of the member states concerned and are\u00a0are\u00a0then approved by the Board of Governors of the European Schools, which is the supervisory authority. They\u00a0take into account\u00a0the national curricula of the respective member state and reflect the achievements that pupils\u00a0would be expected\u00a0to reach in their national systems, although it is not an exact match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabi for L1 cover the five years of primary cycle. L1\u00a0is taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">480 minutes in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">405 minutes in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SWALS L1\u00a0is taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150 minutes in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">225 minutes in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information concerning the L1 syllabus of your child, please consult the respective syllabus which can be found on the website of the Office of the Secretary-General.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Syllabuses and Attainment descriptors&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-external-link&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2FEuropean-Schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%23Default%3D%257B%2522k%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522r%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522n%2522%253A%2522owstaxIdCycle%2522%252C%2522t%2522%253A%255B%2522string(%255C%2522%25230679aacc2-66dc-4e54-80ff-edf82637fbf6%255C%2522)%2522%255D%252C%2522o%2522%253A%2522and%2522%252C%2522k%2522%253Afalse%252C%2522m%2522%253Anull%257D%252C%257B%2522n%2522%253A%2522owstaxIdGroupofS||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Mathematics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037479140-aa181a25-e99d&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618540555{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : Mathematics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626097036786{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">With regard to\u00a0mathematics, pupils require a foundation of facts, patterns and processes built up through repetition, practice and recall. Creativity is encouraged and extended through play, investigation, discovery and constructional activities.\u00a0Particular emphasis\u00a0is placed\u00a0on the development of logical thinking and problem solving. Mathematical situations offered by the environment, technology and culture help pupils to realise the usefulness of mathematics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our approach is to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage a multi-sensory approach; visual, auditory and kinaesthetic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan for progression building upon the mathematical knowledge of the pupils<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">differentiate teaching to cater for all abilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use and teach mathematical language<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emphasise mental calculation strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use a wide range of resources including ICT<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">demonstrate links between areas of mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">develop discussion skills including active listening, positive response to the opinion of others,\u00a0turntaking, confidence in putting forward an opinion, ability to explain clearly their point of view<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage pupils to see misconceptions and errors as part of the learning process<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The mathematics syllabus covers the five years of primary school. The subject\u00a0is taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">240 minutes per week in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">315 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult The mathematics syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2Feuropean-schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%2Fprimary-mathematics%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Language L2&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1767037522068-1d82b1f1-a285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618529826{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : Second Language L2<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625840560658{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The teaching of the second language begins in the first year of the primary cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Its choice is a prerogative of the parents and is fundamental since the pupils follow a large part of their courses throughout their schooling in this language.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is\u00a0recommanded\u00a0that the second language (German, French, English), which is chosen in primary school, is a language with which the pupil is in contact,\u00a0i.e. :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the second language spoken at home\u00a0or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the language of the host country\u00a0or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0language in which the child might have frequent and regular contacts (family, friends, holidays, \u2026).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the choice of the second language\u00a0has been made, it remains valid for all schooling throughout the primary and secondary cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are in a particular situation\u00a0with regard to\u00a0the second\u00a0language\u00a0 and\u00a0you wish to receive further information on the school\u2019s second language policy, please contact the deputy director of the primary school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus, which is part of the harmonized syllabuses, covers the five years of the primary cycle. The second language is\u00a0taught :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150 minutes per week in P1 (from November on)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 minutes per week in P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">225 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For more information, please consult the Common Curriculum for the second language&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2Feuropean-schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%2Fprimary-language-2%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PE, Arts &amp; Music&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037571671-96124f41-5b2f&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618521750{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : Physical education, Arts and Music<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072227173{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The art, music and physical education syllabi cover the five years of primary cycle. These subjects\u00a0are taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">300 minutes per week in P1\/P2 (three subjects combined)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5 (three subjects combined)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below you will find a brief introduction of each subject and the link to their official European school\u2019s syllabi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Physical Education programme (PE) is built on a holistic view of\u00a0children which\u00a0recognises the child\u2019s level of physical, mental and social maturity. It aims to develop understanding of how physical activities affect health in a positive way and to emphasise the importance of suitable equipment and personal hygiene routines. Through PE, children should create a life-long interest in being physically active. PE should motivate and encourage children to do sport in their spare time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PE offers a broad range of possibilities for children to try\u00a0and\u00a0practise different activities. The development of social skills (like fair play, cooperation, tolerance, respect etc.) and cognitive skills (e.g.\u00a0tactic, rules,\u00a0body\u00a0control, health and security aspects) are covered and given importance in PE teaching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PE\u00a0is offered\u00a0during PE-lessons in the gym, swimming pool and\/or in outdoor areas. The PE-teacher is the class teacher or a specialist teacher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the physical education syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2Feuropean-schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%2Fprimary-physical-education%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072238061{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Art education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The objective of Art education in the European Schools is to develop expression: expression of feelings and emotions in the discovery of art, but also expression and practice in the use of different artistic media. Art education promotes free expression, taking initiative and the role of the individual in creativity;\u00a0in his\/her private or public life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The arts give opportunity for the discovery of creative ideas, feelings and experiences in music, gestures and movements. This discovery enriches the child and allows him\/her to question his\/her own interpretations and representations of the world, to allow him\/her to move away from established frameworks; building cultural and aesthetic references. Arts education in European Schools considers art to be a powerful social and cultural tool that promotes trade and unites people in collective projects or artistic intercultural projects. The arts contribute to the overall development of the child in four areas: psychological, sociocultural, physical and cognitive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the syllabus for art education&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2013-04-D-10-en-2.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072331145{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Music<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The central aim is to maintain and develop children\u2019s enjoyment of music. Children enter primary school having had a range of enjoyable musical experiences. They should leave for secondary with their enjoyment undiminished. Indeed, it\u00a0should be deepened\u00a0as their musical knowledge, skills and understanding develop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0progamme\u00a0for music\u00a0is divided\u00a0into three domains:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making music and performing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listening and responding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">composing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the syllabus for music education&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2Feuropean-schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%2Fprimary-music%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;DDM&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767037588095-0ab5fbb6-1e86&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618513515{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : Discovery of the World<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626071673728{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main purpose of the Discovery of the World syllabus is to give pupils a frame of common references to develop an understanding of themselves and the wider world. Moreover, the Discovery of the World syllabus will prepare pupils for transition into Secondary education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus consists of five different areas of study (biological,\u00a0historical ,\u00a0socio-cultural, geographical, and\u00a0technological ), each\u00a0of\u00a0 these\u00a0areas is further divided into specific topics for each year group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In accordance with the educational principles of the European school\u2019s pedagogy, the\u00a0applied\u00a0 approach\u00a0privileges a holistic development of the child\u00a0and\u00a0 of\u00a0its active role in learning. The following teaching strategies are encouraged:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discovery based learning \u2013 Guided discovery develops curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, leading to independent learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross curricular links are strongly encouraged to promote the holistic development of the pupil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promotion of a European perspective in line with the Principles and Objectives of the European Schools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A range of teaching methods to support various learning styles including\u00a0differenciation, working cooperatively in groups or\u00a0pairs;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using field trips and the local environment (e.g.\u00a0school environment, local historians, museums, parents etc.) as a\u00a0resource;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Child centred but teacher led \u2013 Using the experiences of the pupils as an entry point for the topic at\u00a0hand;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applying, when suitable, learning outcomes to national references\u00a0e.g.\u00a0referring to national landscape, historical events,\u00a0culture;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorporating ICT as a tool for researching and presenting information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus, which is part of the harmonised syllabuses, covers the five years of the primary cycle. Discovery of the world is\u00a0taught :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 minutes per week in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the Discovery of the world syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2015-09-D-30-en-3.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;European Hours&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1771616365186-3003c29c-7a84&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618504593{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : European Hours<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072396895{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Hours constitute an enjoyable moment of discovery and of\u00a0knowledge-sharing. Children of different nationalities learn interesting aspects of European culture by working together on common\u00a0projects or by finding solutions to created\u00a0or in class presented problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Objectives<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a European identity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop positive intercultural\u00a0attitudes :\u00a0respect, tolerance, cooperation, communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deal with issues pertaining to intercultural understanding and communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enable the pupils to know, appreciate and help each other.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Permit the social development of students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a sense of initiative, autonomy and solidarity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each group of children is assessed and evaluated by a\u00a0teacher\u00a0 with\u00a0whom they work on an\u00a0activityfor\u00a0four or five sessions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By adhering to the European Hours philosophy which aims\u00a0at\u00a0 enhancing\u00a0the collaborative spirit and the solidarity between the members of each group, the pedagogical effort focuses on communication and on collaboration, which constitute the process of cooperative work of the pupils.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The content of the European Hours\u2019 programme follows a progression based on the evolution of the pupils\u2019 engagement in the activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus, which is part of the harmonized syllabuses, covers three years of the primary cycle. European Hours\u00a0are taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For more information, please consult the European hours syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2Feuropean-schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%2Fprimary-european-hours%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Religion\/Ethics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1767040065722-cd32982e-ce00&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618495545{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : Religion\/Ethics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625821332126{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religion classes taught in the European Schools\u00a0are intended\u00a0to provide a special educational environment. Through these classes, individual pupils acquire points of reference for their future\u00a0lives,\u00a0learn how to select from different options for their daily lives,\u00a0and also\u00a0how to organise themselves and to live in a way that is carefully thought out and responsible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religion classes provide rigorous information on the articles of faith that belong to each religion. They stimulate initiatives which develop a consistent approach to values\u00a0in order to\u00a0prepare all pupils to become responsible citizens, capable of contributing to the development of societies that are democratic, supportive, pluralist and open to other cultures, and to access the wealth of cultural diversity, whilst encouraging the recognition and respect of the diversity of beliefs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every religious denomination develops its own specific programme whilst respecting the fundamental aspects of the educational dynamic that the European Schools offer to their pupils. They\u00a0are drawn up\u00a0by competent religious authorities according to the criteria of all school curricula and are approved by the Joint Teaching Committee of the European Schools. It is up to the religious authorities of each denomination to propose their teachers of religion to the\u00a0School\u00a0authorities and to ensure their competence and qualifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The programs cover the five years of the primary cycle. Religion\/ethics courses\u00a0are taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">60 minutes per week in P1\/P2,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information, please consult the specific programmes of each denomination:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2016-01-D-32-en-3.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethics\u00a0syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2011-01-D-87-en-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orthodoxe-religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2012-01-D-41-en-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protestant religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2012-01-D-38-fr-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Islamic religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 (only\u00a0in French)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2011-02-D-3-fr-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Catholic religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(only in French)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ONL&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1771616402625-d11ce9db-3182&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618484174{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : ONL &#8211; Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Maltese<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760885605393{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In our school, the Other National Languages Irish, Swedish, Finnish and Maltese are available for all children who are enrolled in our school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the nursery, the ONL\u00a0is taught\u00a03 x 30 minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In primary years 1-2, the ONL\u00a0is taught\u00a03 x 30 minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In primary years 3-5, the ONL is taught 2 x 45 minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further information, please consult the respective syllabuses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/en\/European-Schools\/studies\/syllabuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syllabuses (https:\/\/www.eursc.eu)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618731914{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #2e5c8a;\">Nursery and Primary: Educational Programme and Subjects<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_tabs color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Educational Programme&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493882075-29f489db-5e38&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618570709{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : Educational Programme<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626183696219{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nursery cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cEarly Education\u201d syllabus of the nursery cycle aims at:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">preparing children for a happy, healthy, responsible, and successful life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">developing children\u2019s personality and abilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supporting children\u2019s learning potential<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creating respect for others and the environment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">respecting and appreciating children\u2019s own cultural and social identity, its values and those of others<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">promoting\u00a0a European spirit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Education is a fundamental part of\u00a0life long\u00a0education and learning and its central role is to support children\u2019s development enabling them to be ethical and responsible members of society. Teaching and learning in the early years\u00a0supports\u00a0and monitors children\u2019s physical and psychological wellbeing, including social, cognitive and emotional development and helps to prevent any difficulties that may arise by creating the best possible learning opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teaching and learning in the early years\u00a0is\u00a0holistic and different areas of development\u00a0are not separated. In this document as well as in daily school life children, their experiences and actions are central.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to strengthen children\u2019s healthy sense of self-esteem with the aid of positive learning experiences and to provide opportunities for diverse interaction with other people.\u00a0The\u00a0 children\u2019s\u00a0world of experiences\u00a0should\u00a0 be\u00a0enriched\u00a0and they should be guided to enable them to find new areas of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children of four and five are taught in mix\u200bed\u00a0groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The spoken language in the nursery classes corresponds to each language section of the school. The SWALS (students without a language section) also follow courses in their mother tongue for 150\u00a0minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information, please consult the\u00a0Early\u00a0education curriculum.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary cycle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary school harmonised timetable:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626183684040{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subject<\/th>\n<th>Years 1 and 2<\/th>\n<th>Periods 30\u2019<\/th>\n<th>\u200bYears 3, 4, 5<\/th>\n<th>Periods 45\u2019<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMother tongue\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">(SWALS Language 1 &#8211; L1)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b8 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(2 hours 30\u00a0mins)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b6\u202fhours 45\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(3 hours 45\u00a0mins)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMathematics\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b4 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b5 hours 15\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bLanguage\u202f2 (L2)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b2 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours 45\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bMusic<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Art<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical education\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b5 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bDiscovery of the World\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bEuropean Hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bReligion \/ Ethics\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bRecreation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b3 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">210\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b2 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150\u2019<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b25 hours 30\u00a0mins<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b27 hours 15\u00a0mins<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bONL &#8211; Irish\/Maltese*<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">ONL \u2013 Finnish\/ Swedish*\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 hour 30\u00a0mins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left: 0; border-right: 0;\" colspan=\"5\">*Other National Language is taught during the school day\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the website of the European Schools : www.eursc.eu&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-external-link&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Language L1&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1773493882397-32311954-35d5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618562951{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : First Language L1<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626176311822{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fundamental principle of the European Schools is the teaching of mother tongue as first language (L1).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This principle implies the pupil\u2019s enrolment in the section of his\/her mother tongue where such a section exists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In schools where the section corresponding to a pupil\u2019s mother tongue does not exist, he\/she\u00a0will generally be enrolled\u00a0in one of the vehicular language sections. He\/she will attend the classes in his\/her mother tongue organised for so-called SWALS (Students\u00a0Without\u00a0A\u00a0Language Section) as L1.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabi are elaborated by national inspectors of the member states concerned and are\u00a0are\u00a0then approved by the Board of Governors of the European Schools, which is the supervisory authority. They\u00a0take into account\u00a0the national curricula of the respective member state and reflect the achievements that pupils\u00a0would be expected\u00a0to reach in their national systems, although it is not an exact match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabi for L1 cover the five years of primary cycle. L1\u00a0is taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">480 minutes in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">405 minutes in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SWALS L1\u00a0is taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150 minutes in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">225 minutes in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information concerning the L1 syllabus of your child, please consult the respective syllabus which can be found on the website of the Office of the Secretary-General.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Syllabuses and Attainment descriptors&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-external-link&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2Fen%2FEuropean-Schools%2Fstudies%2Fsyllabuses%23Default%3D%257B%2522k%2522%253A%2522%2522%252C%2522r%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522n%2522%253A%2522owstaxIdCycle%2522%252C%2522t%2522%253A%255B%2522string(%255C%2522%25230679aacc2-66dc-4e54-80ff-edf82637fbf6%255C%2522)%2522%255D%252C%2522o%2522%253A%2522and%2522%252C%2522k%2522%253Afalse%252C%2522m%2522%253Anull%257D%252C%257B%2522n%2522%253A%2522owstaxIdGroupofS||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Mathematics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493882678-20ac1989-5643&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618540555{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : Mathematics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626097036786{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">With regard to\u00a0mathematics, pupils require a foundation of facts, patterns and processes built up through repetition, practice and recall. Creativity is encouraged and extended through play, investigation, discovery and constructional activities.\u00a0Particular emphasis\u00a0is placed\u00a0on the development of logical thinking and problem solving. Mathematical situations offered by the environment, technology and culture help pupils to realise the usefulness of mathematics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our approach is to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage a multi-sensory approach; visual, auditory and kinaesthetic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan for progression building upon the mathematical knowledge of the pupils<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">differentiate teaching to cater for all abilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use and teach mathematical language<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emphasise mental calculation strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use a wide range of resources including ICT<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">demonstrate links between areas of mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">develop discussion skills including active listening, positive response to the opinion of others,\u00a0turntaking, confidence in putting forward an opinion, ability to explain clearly their point of view<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage pupils to see misconceptions and errors as part of the learning process<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The mathematics syllabus covers the five years of primary school. The subject\u00a0is taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">240 minutes per week in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">315 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult The mathematics syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2012-01-D-20-en-4.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Language L2&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1773493883031-df594103-3a67&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618529826{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : Second Language L2<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625840560658{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The teaching of the second language begins in the first year of the primary cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Its choice is a prerogative of the parents and is fundamental since the pupils follow a large part of their courses throughout their schooling in this language.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is\u00a0recommanded\u00a0that the second language (German, French, English), which is chosen in primary school, is a language with which the pupil is in contact,\u00a0i.e. :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the second language spoken at home\u00a0or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the language of the host country\u00a0or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0language in which the child might have frequent and regular contacts (family, friends, holidays, \u2026).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the choice of the second language\u00a0has been made, it remains valid for all schooling throughout the primary and secondary cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are in a particular situation\u00a0with regard to\u00a0the second\u00a0language\u00a0 and\u00a0you wish to receive further information on the school\u2019s second language policy, please contact the deputy director of the primary school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus, which is part of the harmonized syllabuses, covers the five years of the primary cycle. The second language is\u00a0taught :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">150 minutes per week in P1 (from November on)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 minutes per week in P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">225 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For more information, please consult the Common Curriculum for the second language&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2012-08-D-13-en-2.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PE, Arts &amp; Music&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493883391-a747e856-04a0&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618521750{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : Physical education, Arts and Music<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072227173{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The art, music and physical education syllabi cover the five years of primary cycle. These subjects\u00a0are taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">300 minutes per week in P1\/P2 (three subjects combined)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5 (three subjects combined)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below you will find a brief introduction of each subject and the link to their official European school\u2019s syllabi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Physical Education programme (PE) is built on a holistic view of\u00a0children which\u00a0recognises the child\u2019s level of physical, mental and social maturity. It aims to develop understanding of how physical activities affect health in a positive way and to emphasise the importance of suitable equipment and personal hygiene routines. Through PE, children should create a life-long interest in being physically active. PE should motivate and encourage children to do sport in their spare time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PE offers a broad range of possibilities for children to try\u00a0and\u00a0practise different activities. The development of social skills (like fair play, cooperation, tolerance, respect etc.) and cognitive skills (e.g.\u00a0tactic, rules,\u00a0body\u00a0control, health and security aspects) are covered and given importance in PE teaching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PE\u00a0is offered\u00a0during PE-lessons in the gym, swimming pool and\/or in outdoor areas. The PE-teacher is the class teacher or a specialist teacher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the physical education syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2015-01-D-39-en-4.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072238061{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Art education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The objective of Art education in the European Schools is to develop expression: expression of feelings and emotions in the discovery of art, but also expression and practice in the use of different artistic media. Art education promotes free expression, taking initiative and the role of the individual in creativity;\u00a0in his\/her private or public life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The arts give opportunity for the discovery of creative ideas, feelings and experiences in music, gestures and movements. This discovery enriches the child and allows him\/her to question his\/her own interpretations and representations of the world, to allow him\/her to move away from established frameworks; building cultural and aesthetic references. Arts education in European Schools considers art to be a powerful social and cultural tool that promotes trade and unites people in collective projects or artistic intercultural projects. The arts contribute to the overall development of the child in four areas: psychological, sociocultural, physical and cognitive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the syllabus for art education&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2013-04-D-10-en-2.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072331145{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Music<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The central aim is to maintain and develop children\u2019s enjoyment of music. Children enter primary school having had a range of enjoyable musical experiences. They should leave for secondary with their enjoyment undiminished. Indeed, it\u00a0should be deepened\u00a0as their musical knowledge, skills and understanding develop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0progamme\u00a0for music\u00a0is divided\u00a0into three domains:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making music and performing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listening and responding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">composing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the syllabus for music education&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2016-10-D-14-en-4.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;DDM&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493884113-5b768bf5-3558&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618513515{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : Discovery of the World<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626071673728{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main purpose of the Discovery of the World syllabus is to give pupils a frame of common references to develop an understanding of themselves and the wider world. Moreover, the Discovery of the World syllabus will prepare pupils for transition into Secondary education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus consists of five different areas of study (biological,\u00a0historical ,\u00a0socio-cultural, geographical, and\u00a0technological ), each\u00a0of\u00a0 these\u00a0areas is further divided into specific topics for each year group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In accordance with the educational principles of the European school\u2019s pedagogy, the\u00a0applied\u00a0 approach\u00a0privileges a holistic development of the child\u00a0and\u00a0 of\u00a0its active role in learning. The following teaching strategies are encouraged:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discovery based learning \u2013 Guided discovery develops curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, leading to independent learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross curricular links are strongly encouraged to promote the holistic development of the pupil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promotion of a European perspective in line with the Principles and Objectives of the European Schools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A range of teaching methods to support various learning styles including\u00a0differenciation, working cooperatively in groups or\u00a0pairs;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using field trips and the local environment (e.g.\u00a0school environment, local historians, museums, parents etc.) as a\u00a0resource;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Child centred but teacher led \u2013 Using the experiences of the pupils as an entry point for the topic at\u00a0hand;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applying, when suitable, learning outcomes to national references\u00a0e.g.\u00a0referring to national landscape, historical events,\u00a0culture;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorporating ICT as a tool for researching and presenting information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus, which is part of the harmonised syllabuses, covers the five years of the primary cycle. Discovery of the world is\u00a0taught :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 minutes per week in P1\/P2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For further information, please consult the Discovery of the world syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2015-09-D-30-en-3.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;European Hours&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493884453-8390f92b-c323&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618504593{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\">Nursery and Primary : European Hours<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626072396895{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Hours constitute an enjoyable moment of discovery and of\u00a0knowledge-sharing. Children of different nationalities learn interesting aspects of European culture by working together on common\u00a0projects or by finding solutions to created\u00a0or in class presented problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Objectives<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a European identity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop positive intercultural\u00a0attitudes :\u00a0respect, tolerance, cooperation, communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deal with issues pertaining to intercultural understanding and communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enable the pupils to know, appreciate and help each other.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Permit the social development of students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a sense of initiative, autonomy and solidarity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each group of children is assessed and evaluated by a\u00a0teacher\u00a0 with\u00a0whom they work on an\u00a0activityfor\u00a0four or five sessions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By adhering to the European Hours philosophy which aims\u00a0at\u00a0 enhancing\u00a0the collaborative spirit and the solidarity between the members of each group, the pedagogical effort focuses on communication and on collaboration, which constitute the process of cooperative work of the pupils.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The content of the European Hours\u2019 programme follows a progression based on the evolution of the pupils\u2019 engagement in the activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The syllabus, which is part of the harmonized syllabuses, covers three years of the primary cycle. European Hours\u00a0are taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;For more information, please consult the European hours syllabus&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eursc.eu%2FSyllabuses%2F2016-08-D-17-en-3.pdf||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Religion\/Ethics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493884900-1e5fd289-fa63&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618495545{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : Religion\/Ethics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1625821332126{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religion classes taught in the European Schools\u00a0are intended\u00a0to provide a special educational environment. Through these classes, individual pupils acquire points of reference for their future\u00a0lives,\u00a0learn how to select from different options for their daily lives,\u00a0and also\u00a0how to organise themselves and to live in a way that is carefully thought out and responsible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religion classes provide rigorous information on the articles of faith that belong to each religion. They stimulate initiatives which develop a consistent approach to values\u00a0in order to\u00a0prepare all pupils to become responsible citizens, capable of contributing to the development of societies that are democratic, supportive, pluralist and open to other cultures, and to access the wealth of cultural diversity, whilst encouraging the recognition and respect of the diversity of beliefs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every religious denomination develops its own specific programme whilst respecting the fundamental aspects of the educational dynamic that the European Schools offer to their pupils. They\u00a0are drawn up\u00a0by competent religious authorities according to the criteria of all school curricula and are approved by the Joint Teaching Committee of the European Schools. It is up to the religious authorities of each denomination to propose their teachers of religion to the\u00a0School\u00a0authorities and to ensure their competence and qualifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The programs cover the five years of the primary cycle. Religion\/ethics courses\u00a0are taught:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">60 minutes per week in P1\/P2,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 minutes per week in P3\/P4\/P5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information, please consult the specific programmes of each denomination:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2016-01-D-32-en-3.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethics\u00a0syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2011-01-D-87-en-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orthodoxe-religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2012-01-D-41-en-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protestant religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2012-01-D-38-fr-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Islamic religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 (only\u00a0in French)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/Syllabuses\/2011-02-D-3-fr-2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Catholic religion syllabus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(only in French)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ONL&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1773493885178-4dac0241-9ad8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771618484174{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4a90c8;\"><strong>Nursery and Primary : ONL &#8211; Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Maltese<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760885605393{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In our school, the Other National Languages Irish, Swedish, Finnish and Maltese are available for all children who are enrolled in our school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the nursery, the ONL\u00a0is taught\u00a03 x 30 minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In primary years 1-2, the ONL\u00a0is taught\u00a03 x 30 minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In primary years 3-5, the ONL is taught 2 x 45 minutes per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further information, please consult the respective syllabuses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eursc.eu\/en\/European-Schools\/studies\/syllabuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syllabuses (https:\/\/www.eursc.eu)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; 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