PRIMARY SCHOOL
Curriculum Standards:
We follow the curriculum standards of the Cambridge Primary and secondary curriculum used for main subjects.
The Arabic and French curriculum will be aligned with considering the curriculum of Tunisian Public Schools and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the standards will be selected on the basis of educational research and be consistent and supportive of the school’s mission, purpose and philosophy. Appropriate international educational standards and the curriculum of Tunisian Public Schools will be considered and selected on the basis of educational research and be consistent and supportive of the school’s mission, purpose and philosophy for supplementary subjects.
Language Program
1.
The basic language of instruction at the OIST is English.
2.
The school make necessary arrangements and provide assistance to help students who do not have an adequate working knowledge of English Language.
3.
Arabic Language introduced as a second language to Tunisian and non-Tunisian students.
4.
French Language introduced as a second language to Tunisian and non-Tunisian students.
Core subjects
English
English is a vital way of communicating in school, in public life and internationally. Literature in English is rich and influential, reflecting the experience of people from many countries and times. In studying English, pupils develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It enables them to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others effectively. Pupils learn to become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and plays as well as non-fiction and media texts. The study of English helps pupils understand how language works by looking at its patterns, structures and origins. Using this knowledge, pupils can choose and adapt what they say and write in different situations.
Mathematics
Mathematics equips pupils with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem-solving skills and the ability to think in abstract ways. Numeracy is important in everyday life, many forms of employment, science and technology, medicine, the economy, the environment and development and in public decision- making. Different cultures have contributed to the development and application of mathematics. Today, the subject transcends cultural boundaries and its importance is universally recognized. Mathematics is a creative discipline. It can stimulate moments of pleasure and wonder when a pupil solves a problem for the first time, discovers a more elegant solution to that problem, or suddenly sees hidden connections.
Science
Science stimulates and excites pupils’ curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them. It also satisfies this curiosity with knowledge. Because science links direct practical experience with ideas, it can engage learners at many levels. Scientific method is about developing and evaluating explanations through experimental evidence and modeling. This is a spur to critical and creative thought. Through science, pupils understand how major scientific ideas contribute to technological change impacting on industry, business and medicine and improving quality of life. Pupils recognize the cultural significance of science and trace its worldwide development. They learn to question and discuss science- based issues that may affect their own lives, the direction of society and the future of the world.
