Lifelong learning begins in the Lower School. From the first
moments of purposeful play and interaction in our Rising Threes
program, through the integrated assessment tasks in the 4th Grade,
our students are learning about themselves, each other, and the
world around them. Our teachers work collaboratively to plan developmentally-appropriate,
stimulating, and positive learning experiences that help children
to develop a deep understanding of important and relevant themes.
Anne Stewart, Assistant Principal, Early Childhood, talks about the stimulating learning environment at ACS Cobham that enables young children to achieve their best
Our academic programme supports children as they build a strong
foundation in reading, writing, math, and science. We also believe
that learning should be an active process that allows children
to take risks, grow in personal understanding, and expand their
knowledge of other people, places, and events. We actively encourage
children to express opinions, work collaboratively, tackle moral
dilemmas, and resolve conflicts.
Children are introduced to technology as part of their learning
We believe in an inquiry-based approach to the process of learning
that emphasizes creative, and critical thinking, while recognising,
and addressing, the inevitably broad range of developmental needs
of children aged between two-and-a-half and ten. Becoming a successful
reader, writer, and mathematician is a long journey for a young
child.
At ACS Cobham we believe in:
guided play-based programs that encourage positive social
interaction and teamwork
early literacy skills that are developed by using innovative
reading decoding methods
an inquiry-based approach that emphasizes creative, and critical
thinking
establishing learning goals that are in harmony with American,
British and international standards
testing to international norms, starting in 4th Grade, to
ensure an easy transfer from ACS to the next step in education
the provision for early introduction of foreign languages.
Lacy Chapman
ACS Cobham International School Lower School Principal
