Primary Excellence
At Capital School Bahrain, our Primary curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and nurture a genuine love of learning. Based on the English National Curriculum and enriched to reflect our international context, it provides a strong academic foundation while supporting every child’s personal growth.
Broad and Balanced
Our curriculum is broad and enriched, providing pupils with a wide range of subjects and meaningful enrichment opportunities. These experiences enhance learning, develop cultural and personal understanding, and ensure all pupils benefit from a well-rounded education.
Ambitious
Our curriculum is ambitious, with high expectations for all pupils. Carefully chosen content challenges pupils to think deeply, develop secure knowledge and make strong progress regardless of starting point.
Carefully Sequenced
Learning is carefully sequenced so that knowledge and skills build progressively over time. Prior to learning is revisited and extended to ensure understanding is secure and cumulative.
Inclusive by Design
Inclusion is built into curriculum planning from the outset. Teaching is adapted so that all pupils can access and succeed in the same ambitious curriculum.
Applied Learning
Pupils regularly apply their knowledge and skills in purposeful tasks. This supports deeper understanding through explanation, reasoning and problem- solving rather than simple completion.
Coherent Curriculum
Our curriculum is coherent and well organised, with clear links within and across subjects. This helps pupils make sense of their learning and understand how ideas connect.
A Broad and Balanced Education
Our primary curriculum is structured across three key stages, each building on the previous to ensure comprehensive academic development and future success
Nursery and EYFS
Early YearsA nurturing, play-based environment where children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Through exploration, creativity, and guided discovery, pupils build the essential foundations for future success.
- Focus on communication, language, and social development
- Play-based, hands-on learning experiences
- Development of early literacy and numeracy skills
- Strong emphasis on wellbeing and personal growth
Key Stage 1
Years 1 - 2A carefully structured introduction to formal learning, where pupils strengthen core skills while maintaining curiosity and enthusiasm. Children develop independence, resilience, and growing academic confidence.
- Strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Engaging, creative curriculum experiences
- Development of learning behaviours and independence
- Supportive transition from EYFS to Key Stage 2
Lower Key Stage 2
Years 3 - 4An exciting phase where pupils deepen knowledge, develop critical thinking, and build greater independence. Learning becomes increasingly analytical, with growing opportunities for responsibility and reflection.
- Expansion of core literacy and numeracy skills
- Enquiry-based and cross-curricular learning
- Development of problem-solving and reasoning
- Increased focus on independence and organisation
Upper Key Stage 2
Years 5 - 6A preparatory stage where pupils consolidate learning, strengthen academic rigour, and develop leadership skills. Children grow in confidence, resilience, and readiness for Secondary education.
- Advanced development of core subject mastery
- Emphasis on critical thinking and self-regulation
- Opportunities for leadership and responsibility
- Preparation for a confident transition to Secondary
Beyond the Classroom
At Capital School Bahrain, learning extends far beyond academic subjects. Our wider curriculum nurtures confidence, wellbeing, and character, ensuring pupils grow as happy, well-rounded individuals equipped with the skills to succeed in school and in life.
Enrichment Sessions
Our weekly enrichment programme provides pupils with valuable opportunities to explore new interests, develop talents, and build confidence outside the traditional classroom. Through a diverse range of creative, physical, and collaborative activities, children discover strengths, nurture passions, and develop essential interpersonal skills.
- Confidence and self-belief
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creativity and curiosity
- Development of individual interests
PSHE Education
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) plays a central role in supporting pupils’ personal development. Through carefully planned learning experiences, children build emotional awareness, resilience, and social understanding, helping them develop positive relationships and make responsible, informed choices.
- Wellbeing and emotional literacy
- Positive relationships
- Personal growth and resilience
- Essential life skills
Arabic & Islamic Studies
Arabic and Islamic Studies are integral parts of our curriculum, delivered in accordance with Ministry of Education (MoE) guidelines. These subjects foster language development, cultural appreciation, and strong values, supporting pupils in building identity, respect, and global awareness.
Lay the Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning
See how our primary curriculum balances creative play with academic excellence to give your child the best possible start in education and life.