What is Key Stage 2 in the British system?

🟠 1. What is Key Stage 2 in the British system?

Within the British curriculum, key stage 2 corresponds to Year 3 to Year 6, with ages ranging from 7 to 11 years old. At this stage, students expand and consolidate what they have learned previously, and prepare for the leap to secondary education.

During these years, students gain confidence, independence and develop both academic and personal skills.


🟢2. Contents and learning areas

The Key Stage 2 curriculum covers key subjects such as:

  • English: reading comprehension, writing, grammar, grammar, etc.

  • Mathematics: operations, problem solving, geometry

  • Science: experimentation, observation and reasoning

  • History and geography

  • Art, music and technology

  • Physical education and social values

Critical thinking, oral expression and cooperative work, pillars of key stage 2, are also worked on.


🔵 3. How we work at Numont School

At Numont, this stage is characterized by individualized support, thanks to small classes and the proximity of the teachers. It is encouraged:

  • ✅ Active participation in the classroom
  • ✅ Project-based learning
  • ✅ Autonomy and personal responsibility
  • ✅ Confidence in public speaking and sharing ideas

In addition, students continue their education in a familiar environment where they are seen and heard.


🟣4. The educational value of this stage

In the British education system Key Stage 2 is key because:

  • Reinforces the academic foundation they will need in high school.

  • Helps them to acquire tools for autonomous learning

  • It is a stage where self-esteem and curiosity blossom.

At Numont, key stage 2 is lived with enthusiasm, exploration and personal development.

You can see details of the national curriculum for this stage on the official UK government website.


🟡5. Do you want to know what it would be like for your child?

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