NCC Education primary curriculum
A broad and balanced British primary education building strong foundations from Years 1 to 6. The NCC Education Primary Curriculum at Britannia International Academy provides children with a structured, internationally benchmarked education based on English National Curriculum subjects.
A clear journey through primary education
Primary A: building the foundations
Ages 5–7 | Years 1–2 | Key Stage 1
Students begin their educational pathway by establishing vital foundational knowledge. Key subject areas include early literacy, numeracy, science, computing, creativity, and understanding the world. Completing Primary A enables learners to transition smoothly into the next phase of study with confidence.
Primary B – completer: developing knowledge and independence
Ages 7–11 | Years 3–6 | Key Stage 2
Learners progress into Primary B to expand core skills and self-reliance across English, mathematical reasoning, scientific enquiry, programming, design, geography, and history. Successful completion of Primary B marks the full conclusion of the Primary Curriculum, preparing children thoroughly for the next key stages of schooling.
A broad and balanced curriculum
The NCC Education Primary Curriculum combines four core subjects with four additional curriculum subjects, giving children a broad educational foundation rather than focusing on only a small number of academic areas.
Core subjects
📖 English: Developing reading, writing, communication, composition, and comprehension.
➗ Mathematics: Building numeracy before progressing towards increasingly developed mathematical reasoning.
🔬 Science: Developing observation, enquiry, and scientific understanding.
💻 Computing: Building digital literacy, safe technology use, programming, and computational thinking.
Wider curriculum
🎨 Art & design: Developing creativity and artistic expression.
⚙️ Design & technology: Developing practical and technical design skills.
🌍 Geography: Building geographical awareness and progressing towards geographical analysis.
📜 History: Developing understanding of the past and historical enquiry.
Explore primary A: where strong foundations begin
Ages 5–7 | Years 1–2 | Key Stage 1
Primary A is the first stage of the NCC Education Primary Curriculum. It establishes essential foundations in reading, writing, Mathematics, Science, and Computing, while introducing young children to the wider curriculum.
Across Years 1–2, learners develop:
- Early literacy and numeracy
- Observation and enquiry skills
- Basic digital literacy and safe use of technology
- Creativity and practical design skills
- Geographical awareness and an understanding of the past
Primary A focuses on nurturing essential knowledge, practical skills, and self-confidence upon which lifelong learning is built, preparing students for progression to Primary B.
Explore primary B – completer: building depth and independence
Ages 7–11 | Years 3–6 | Key Stage 2
Primary B – Completer! develops the core knowledge and skills established during Primary A with increasing depth, independence, and confidence. As learners progress through Years 3 to 6, they advance further across key subject disciplines:
- English composition and comprehension
- Mathematical reasoning
- Scientific enquiry
- Programming and computational thinking
- Creative and technical design
- Geographical analysis
- Historical enquiry
By the end of Primary B, students have fully completed the NCC Education Primary Curriculum pathway and are thoroughly prepared to progress towards the next Key Stages of their school education.
How students learn: structured learning with flexibility
The curriculum is delivered through subject-specific programmes of study defining the knowledge, skills, and understanding that pupils are expected to acquire. NCC Education allows accredited schools flexibility in determining teaching approaches, activities, and resources while consistently meeting required learning outcomes and academic standards.
At Britannia International Academy®, we deliver the curriculum through our structured online learning environment. This brings together live teaching, rich digital learning resources, practical activities, guided study, and regular academic monitoring to ensure every young learner thrives.
Assessment that grows with the child
Primary A | Key Stage 1
Continuous evidence of achievement
NCC Education does not require a formal end-of-programme examination for Primary A / Key Stage 1. Instead, successful completion is determined through comprehensive Records of Achievement compiled across the academic year.
Evidence gathered during normal teaching and learning includes classroom observations, pupil participation, discussions, practical tasks, written classwork, homework, projects, and short progress quizzes. This gentle approach allows younger learners to demonstrate their real capabilities in a supportive setting, free from high-pressure testing.
Primary B | Key Stage 2
End-of-programme assessment
Upon reaching the completion of Primary B (Years 3–6), pupils take part in structured end-of-programme assessments benchmarked against the Curriculum Framework.
NCC Education provides prescribed assessment materials across the four core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, and Computing. For wider curriculum subjects—including Art & Design, Design & Technology, Geography, and History—assessments are school-led and developed in accordance with the NCC Education framework, ensuring balanced academic rigor.
Who is the primary curriculum for?
The NCC Education Primary Curriculum at Britannia International Academy is thoughtfully designed for families seeking high-quality, internationally benchmarked British primary education. It is ideal for families who value:
- A structured British primary curriculum based on English National Curriculum subjects
- A broad educational pathway extending well beyond English and mathematics
- Internationally benchmarked curriculum delivery, assessment, and pupil attainment
- Computing and digital literacy seamlessly embedded alongside traditional primary subjects
- Clear academic progression from Key Stage 1 through Key Stage 2
- A flexible, supportive online education pathway adapted to global learners
Study British education without borders
Britannia International Academy® enables students around the globe to access structured primary education through our innovative online campus. Following clearly defined curriculum expectations with dedicated guidance from the Britannia academic team, learners build knowledge, curiosity, confidence, and independence.
Begin your child's primary journey with strong foundations, clear progression, and British academic excellence from Key Stage 1 through Key Stage 2.