Programmes

Primary Programme (HIXS Junior Campus at DLF V)

The Primary Programme (Nursery to Grade 4) aims to create a joyous, nurturing and vibrant space that stimulates the child’s curiosity and imagination and fosters her instinct for exploration and inquiry. We focus on the child’s Swabhav (basic nature and instincts) to enable her to develop a robust sense of self and others as she interacts with and explores her environment. We nurture the whole child by facilitating her social, emotional and academic development. She gains practical hands-on experiences which link her learning to the real world.

The focus is to help them centre themselves in their inner being, to comprehend their emotions and feelings, and to learn to manage and express them productively. The literacy and numeracy development is integrated through holistic concrete experiences. Our classrooms are student-centred with children following a differentiated, personalised curriculum, delivered in small groups. The experience of undertaking ‘expeditions’ enables students to develop a mastery of grade-level skills and content while bringing the curriculum to life.

The Heritage International Xperiential School strives to inculcate independent learning skills, encouraging children to take responsibility for their own learning. From the very beginning they are given opportunities to chart their own path and assess their own performance so that they do not need external motivation, direction or moderation. Additionally, natural materials are frequently incorporated in the learning experiences, which provide an opportunity for richer play and sensory development due to variation in types of textures, colours, smells, and sizes. The props present open-ended opportunities, encouraging children to engage with them in their own unique manner and apply their imagination.

Educators at Heritage International Xperiential School employ thinking routines and mini-strategies that guide and support student thinking, as the school believes that thinking skills required for synthesising, analysing or critically evaluating ideas can be learnt if well-researched routines and approaches are used consistently. These ensure that our children deepen their thinking and constantly stay motivated to learn.

Curriculum:

The primary curriculum is founded upon Heritage’s experiential learning curriculum with resources from the International Baccalaureate® Primary Years Programme. The programme places a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning, students’ academic, social and emotional-well-being and critically on international-mindedness and strong personal values. It nurtures independent learning skills, encouraging every student to take responsibility for her own learning.