Elementary

Our Elementary Students

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Our History

The Elementary School at Generic Schools serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 5, offering a nurturing, engaging, and academically rigorous environment for over 550 students representing 28 nationalities. Rooted in international best practices, the elementary program integrates American Common Core State Standards with localized cultural enrichment and inquiry-based learning frameworks. The division operates as part of a larger K–12 international system but maintains a distinct early-years identity, with specialized leadership, faculty, and learning spaces designed specifically for young learners.

Our Leader

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - MS. JULIA PARK

Ms. Park is a dedicated early years and elementary educator who believes in nurturing curiosity and confidence from a young age. With experience teaching in Canada and the UAE, she champions play-based and experiential learning. She holds a Master's in Early Childhood Education from the University of Toronto.

Faculty and Instructional Staff

Teacher Qualifications: 100% hold a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field- 85% hold advanced degrees (Master’s or higher)- 100% are certified in their home countries.

Over 60% have more than 10 years of classroom experience.

Teachers participate in ongoing professional development, including training in differentiation, digital pedagogy, project-based learning (PBL), and trauma-informed teaching practices.

"The strength of the elementary school lies in its exceptional teaching faculty."

The division employs 42 full-time educators, including:
- 26 core subject classroom teachers (Grades K–5)
- 6 instructional assistants
- 4 learning support specialists
- 3 EAL teachers
- 1 licensed school counselor
- 1 instructional coach for literacy and curriculum

Our student body is wonderfully diverse, with children from international, bilingual, and local backgrounds. We take pride in our inclusive, supportive environment, where every child is known, challenged, and cared for.
- 10% of students receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support
- 6% of students receive Learning Support (mild to moderate)
- 100% of students participate in a core advisory or well-being program
- Student-teacher ratios average 1:14
In addition, our House System fosters cross-grade mentoring, leadership opportunities, and a sense of belonging from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

A standout feature of the elementary school is its 1:1 iPad integration program, launched in 2021. Every student from Grade 1 onward has access to a personal iPad, while Kindergarten students share tablets through center-based rotations.

Student Demographics and Support

Key Features:

Digital portfolios via Seesaw to document and reflect on learning- iReady and Raz-Kids for differentiated math and reading practice- Nearpod, Flipgrid, and Padlet for interactive class activities-

Coding and robotics integration in STEM blocks from Grade 2 upward- Digital citizenship curriculum embedded across all gradesThe iPad program promotes personalized learning, student agency, and digital fluency, preparing students for success in both traditional and tech-driven environments.