Primary Program

Children from non-English language backgrounds who enter kindergarten at the age of three or four already possess a foundational understanding of language, developed through immersion in their home environment. They have learned the meaning and function of language through everyday interactions—such as giving and receiving instructions, initiating and responding to conversations, and engaging with family and friends. However, upon entering school, the language they are familiar with is no longer the primary medium of communication. They are required to adapt not only to a new language—English—but also to new ways of interacting and expressing themselves. In the initial months, children begin to connect new English words with actions and concepts they have already acquired in their first language (Siraj-Blatchford and Clarke, 2000).

Children who are introduced to English from an early age are better equipped to meet the academic and social demands of primary school. To further develop and strengthen their English proficiency, LEIT offers a comprehensive program specifically designed for primary school students and learners aged five and above, tailored to their individual English proficiency levels.

Primary

Learning Source : Pearson

Age      : 5 or 6 years old and above (based on placement test results)
Level    : 6 levels (each consisting of 3 sub-levels: Primary 1A/B/C through Primary 6A/B/C)
Duration    : 2 – 3 months per sub-level; up to 4.5 years to complete
Subjects   : Grammar, Vocabulary, Functional Language, Pronunciation and Spelling, and the four core skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing)