At Adriatic Open School, preschool classes are conducted under two programs:
1) School preparation - 3 days a week with 4.5 lessons
2) Mixed bilingual education program - 5 days a week IPC + Russian track for mathematics, logic, reading and speech development, art history.
The preschool department has 7 teachers, and support from a neuropsychologist and a speech therapist is provided as needed.
What do we do in the preschool class?
We master the basics of literacy, counting, logic, and literary reading, and learn English.
We engage in creativity, spatial modeling, neuro-gymnastics.
We walk and play yard games, listen to and draw music, make friends, and learn how to learn. In the school preparation class, we train graphomotor skills: through the correct grip of the pen, we help form the body scheme, develop spatial concepts, work on self-regulation, and learn the basics of continuous writing. In logic and mathematics lessons, we travel through the basic concepts necessary for studying these subjects. We get acquainted with board games and puzzles - useful games that develop combinatorial abilities, imagination, and creative thinking, and train the skill of creating our own algorithms and playing by the rules. During neuro-minutes, we develop hand praxis, fine motor skills of the fingers, eye-hand coordination, and improve interhemispheric interaction.
And we also learn to make friends, argue, recognize boundaries, and accept rules.
1) School preparation - 3 days a week with 4.5 lessons
2) Mixed bilingual education program - 5 days a week IPC + Russian track for mathematics, logic, reading and speech development, art history.
The preschool department has 7 teachers, and support from a neuropsychologist and a speech therapist is provided as needed.
What do we do in the preschool class?
We master the basics of literacy, counting, logic, and literary reading, and learn English.
We engage in creativity, spatial modeling, neuro-gymnastics.
We walk and play yard games, listen to and draw music, make friends, and learn how to learn. In the school preparation class, we train graphomotor skills: through the correct grip of the pen, we help form the body scheme, develop spatial concepts, work on self-regulation, and learn the basics of continuous writing. In logic and mathematics lessons, we travel through the basic concepts necessary for studying these subjects. We get acquainted with board games and puzzles - useful games that develop combinatorial abilities, imagination, and creative thinking, and train the skill of creating our own algorithms and playing by the rules. During neuro-minutes, we develop hand praxis, fine motor skills of the fingers, eye-hand coordination, and improve interhemispheric interaction.
And we also learn to make friends, argue, recognize boundaries, and accept rules.
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
The primary language of instruction is English, with mandatory Montenegrin language classes and additional support for the native language (Russian or Ukrainian).
The curriculum consists of two components: 1) the international IPC program (80%); 2) the Russian-language program meeting the educational standards of Montenegro (20%).
The IPC (International Primary Curriculum) is a primary school program for children aged 5 to 11 years. The program's learning goals are organized into three unique but interrelated areas: knowledge, skills, and understanding, which together contribute to the child's development. Special attention is given not only to academic subjects but also to cross-curricular skills and abilities, as well as the development of global thinking.
IPC is one of three educational programs of the British International Curriculum Association (ICA). These educational programs are implemented in more than 1000 schools in 90 countries. The educational program includes Russian-language courses aimed at speech development, mathematical thinking, and logic, as well as a component from the national Montenegrin program (language, culture, society).
International Program with Instruction in Russian
The primary language of instruction is Russian, with mandatory Montenegrin language classes and additional support for the native language (Russian or Ukrainian), as well as leveled English language training with initial use of English in several subjects.
80% of the curriculum is based on Russian and Montenegrin general education programs, meeting the educational standards of Russia and Montenegro. 20% of the program is an international English component from the British IPC program, including elements from areas such as SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ART & TECHNOLOGY. The Russian-language elements of the program include mathematics, logic, speech development, reading, ancient history, and art history. The Montenegrin program component is "Language, Culture, Society."
Adriatic Open is a school that creates conditions for the formation and development of a multilingual and multicultural personality. This approach allows the school to provide quality and comprehensive education, combining the best practices from different educational systems.
The primary language of instruction is English, with mandatory Montenegrin language classes and additional support for the native language (Russian or Ukrainian).
The curriculum consists of two components: 1) the international IPC program (80%); 2) the Russian-language program meeting the educational standards of Montenegro (20%).
The IPC (International Primary Curriculum) is a primary school program for children aged 5 to 11 years. The program's learning goals are organized into three unique but interrelated areas: knowledge, skills, and understanding, which together contribute to the child's development. Special attention is given not only to academic subjects but also to cross-curricular skills and abilities, as well as the development of global thinking.
IPC is one of three educational programs of the British International Curriculum Association (ICA). These educational programs are implemented in more than 1000 schools in 90 countries. The educational program includes Russian-language courses aimed at speech development, mathematical thinking, and logic, as well as a component from the national Montenegrin program (language, culture, society).
International Program with Instruction in Russian
The primary language of instruction is Russian, with mandatory Montenegrin language classes and additional support for the native language (Russian or Ukrainian), as well as leveled English language training with initial use of English in several subjects.
80% of the curriculum is based on Russian and Montenegrin general education programs, meeting the educational standards of Russia and Montenegro. 20% of the program is an international English component from the British IPC program, including elements from areas such as SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ART & TECHNOLOGY. The Russian-language elements of the program include mathematics, logic, speech development, reading, ancient history, and art history. The Montenegrin program component is "Language, Culture, Society."
Adriatic Open is a school that creates conditions for the formation and development of a multilingual and multicultural personality. This approach allows the school to provide quality and comprehensive education, combining the best practices from different educational systems.
The middle school program content provides more freedom and flexibility in organizing the educational process.
From 5th grade, in addition to hours of English, Montenegrin, and native language study, students can choose another new language to study: German, French, Spanish, or Italian (Chinese and Czech are optional).
The schedule includes consultations on various subjects and extracurricular activities.
In the middle school program, we pay special attention to the ability to learn, communication skills, and constructive interaction in groups.
After enrollment, the student's learning program is built to close any identified gaps during the first year of study. Academic knowledge levels form the basis for grouping students in mathematics and English classes.
Teaching in middle school is primarily in Russian, as this is the main language used by our students in everyday life, and we believe that language should not be a barrier to successfully mastering the complex and rich program of our middle school.
At the same time, great attention is paid to learning English to enable students to study in English in high school.
We do not have a unified English program for all students. We group students according to their preparation levels, usually into 3 groups per parallel. In a parallel, the level range can be from A2 to C1. Transfers between groups occur throughout the year depending on individual progress. Each group selects a textbook based on its needs and interests. We use foreign communicative textbooks and supplement them with authentic materials.
In middle school, we strive to give students as much choice as possible, opportunities to make mistakes, try new things, and gain new experiences. By high school, students should be ready to consciously develop further in their education.
We are helped not only by the methods and approaches we use in the main learning program but also by such an important part of school life as extracurricular activities.
We strive to create an environment where students of different ages can communicate with each other, where a child can easily approach an adult and vice versa. We hold science festivals, fairs, literary weeks, sports tournaments, self-governance days, children's conferences, and other extracurricular events for the entire school. It's also a great way to combine learning and fun, study in unusual formats, fantasize, bring fantasies to results, choose, see strengths and weaknesses, and negotiate.
From 5th grade, in addition to hours of English, Montenegrin, and native language study, students can choose another new language to study: German, French, Spanish, or Italian (Chinese and Czech are optional).
The schedule includes consultations on various subjects and extracurricular activities.
In the middle school program, we pay special attention to the ability to learn, communication skills, and constructive interaction in groups.
After enrollment, the student's learning program is built to close any identified gaps during the first year of study. Academic knowledge levels form the basis for grouping students in mathematics and English classes.
Teaching in middle school is primarily in Russian, as this is the main language used by our students in everyday life, and we believe that language should not be a barrier to successfully mastering the complex and rich program of our middle school.
At the same time, great attention is paid to learning English to enable students to study in English in high school.
We do not have a unified English program for all students. We group students according to their preparation levels, usually into 3 groups per parallel. In a parallel, the level range can be from A2 to C1. Transfers between groups occur throughout the year depending on individual progress. Each group selects a textbook based on its needs and interests. We use foreign communicative textbooks and supplement them with authentic materials.
In middle school, we strive to give students as much choice as possible, opportunities to make mistakes, try new things, and gain new experiences. By high school, students should be ready to consciously develop further in their education.
We are helped not only by the methods and approaches we use in the main learning program but also by such an important part of school life as extracurricular activities.
We strive to create an environment where students of different ages can communicate with each other, where a child can easily approach an adult and vice versa. We hold science festivals, fairs, literary weeks, sports tournaments, self-governance days, children's conferences, and other extracurricular events for the entire school. It's also a great way to combine learning and fun, study in unusual formats, fantasize, bring fantasies to results, choose, see strengths and weaknesses, and negotiate.
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