At IISA our students are encouraged to be principled, self-directed, life long learners who strive for excellence. The medium language for learning is English.

The Primary Years Program (PYP) is the framework of the Primary School Program at IISA. Pre-School through Grade 5 focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The Units of Inquiry for each grade are designed around six transdiciplinary themes.

• Who we are
• Where we are in place and time
• How we express ourselves
• How the world works
• How we organize ourselves
• Sharing the planet

At IISA, Everyday Mathematics Program, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 focuses on real life problem solving and a balance between whole-class and self-directed learning with an emphasis on communication.

The six strands of knowledge are;

• Algebra
• Data and Chance
• Geometry
• Measurement and Reference Frames
• Numeration and Order
• Patterns, Functions, Sequences

The Language Arts instruction uses research based programs for reading and writing.

A leveled library is located in each classroom to help the students gain comprehension and fluency with their reading skills. The Pinnell and Fountas Phonics Program provides instruction so students receive a solid foundation with phonics and word study skills.

As writers, IISA Primary students learn writing through the 6+1 Traits of Writing Model giving our students a common vocabulary describing the qualities of writing; ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation.

The Handwriting without Tears Program teaches handwriting skills that help students gain mastery so their writing is fluid and automatic.