Primary School
Grade 1 - Grade 5
Ages 6 - 10 as of August 31
Class Structure Overview (School Year 2026-2027):
Grade 1 & 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 & 5
Situated on the second floor of the main building, our Primary School Division comprises three dedicated classrooms for Grades 1–5. We use a multi-age classroom model across three homerooms to encourage collaboration over competition.
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In these collaborative settings, students explore subjects such as Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education together. To ensure solid foundational skills, English and Mathematics are taught separately by grade level or by individual skill level.
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For the 2026 academic year, our Grade 4 students share a homeroom with Grade 5 due to a smaller Grade 5 cohort (typically, about half of Grade 4 is placed in Grade 3, with the other half in Grade 5). As a result, Grade 3 operates as a single-grade class this year.
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While most of our textbooks and workbooks follow the Cambridge Primary Programme to ensure a seamless transition to the Secondary Division, we uniquely integrate the Singapore Mathematics curriculum. This dual approach fosters a deep, conceptual understanding of mathematics from an early age.
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To ensure individualized attention, we keep our class sizes intentionally small. Capacity is capped at approximately 12 students per grade level, with homeroom classes capped at around 18 students. To support a smooth start to school life, Grade 1 is capped at 8 students. If Grade 2 reaches its full capacity of 12, Grade 1 enrollment may be limited to around 6 students to maintain a settled classroom environment.
Why Adopt a Mixed-Grade Classroom System?
Mixed-age classrooms, where students of different ages and grade levels learn together, offer numerous benefits. One of the key advantages is the ability to provide a truly personalized learning experience. Teachers can tailor instruction to each student's individual needs, abilities, and learning styles by thinking beyond traditional grade boundaries.
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Another key benefit is the strong peer-to-peer learning environment it creates. Older students have opportunities to act as mentors, while younger students learn from their older peers. This fosters a welcoming sense of community and mutual support, leading to a more positive and collaborative classroom environment. Interacting and learning together with classmates of different ages and backgrounds also helps children build strong social skills and empathy.
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From an academic perspective, this dynamic allows older students who struggle with certain concepts to review foundational material with younger peers without feeling self-conscious or developing a sense of inferiority. This approach builds solid academic foundations while preserving students' confidence and self-esteem.
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Ultimately, multi-age classroom grouping provides a balanced, well-rounded educational experience. It supports improved behavior, reduces an overemphasis on competition, and provides the flexibility for students to learn and thrive at their own pace across grade levels.
What is Cambridge Primary?
(from Cambridge Assessment International Education)
Although the Cambridge Primary Curriculum begins from age 5 (Kindergarten), at Camelot, the students' education begins from age 6 (Grade 1). Please check our Qualifying Ages page for more detail.
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Cambridge Primary starts your child on an exciting educational journey, setting out what
they should be able to do at each stage of their primary schooling. It is the first stage of our
Cambridge Pathway programme that prepares students with the knowledge and skills they
need for life, helping them thrive at school, university and work.
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Our programme is built around what matters most to your child as they take their first steps in education:
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A broad curriculum for a balanced education:
A wide choice of 10 subjects, including English, mathematics and science. There are also plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression and personal wellbeing through subjects like art, music and physical education.
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A robust foundation with excellent progression:
Each stage of the programme builds on the previous one or from other educational systems, so your child will feel confident that they are ready for the next step of their education.
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A global learner in a local context:
Cambridge Primary helps students discover new abilities and a wider world. Subjects like Cambridge Global Perspectives™ nurture a broad outlook, helping your child to understand their own culture, community and identity as well as those of others in different parts of the world.
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An aligned programme based on the latest research:
We believe education works best when curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment align. This way, your child can enjoy a richer learning experience and develop as a life-long learner.