Formal Cambridge Primary curriculum (from Year 1 = Class 1, age 6+).

From Class 1 (Year 1), students officially enter the Cambridge Primary Programme → English, Math, Science, ICT + optional subjects like Bangla, Art, Global Perspectives.

🎓 Cambridge Primary — Class 1 (Year 1) Syllabus

1. English (Cambridge Primary English)

• Reading: simple storybooks, phonics → blending longer words.
• Writing: short sentences, correct use of capital letters & full stops.
• Vocabulary: family, school, animals, food, seasons.
• Comprehension passages (short).
• Grammar basics: nouns, verbs, adjectives.
• Handwriting practice.
• Listening & speaking: short conversations, rhymes, storytelling.

2. Mathematics (Cambridge Primary Mathematics)

• Numbers 1–100 (counting, reading, writing).
• Place value (tens, ones).
• Addition & subtraction (2-digit).
• Simple word problems.
• Introduction to multiplication (2, 5, 10 tables).
• Time (hour, half-hour).
• Money (simple recognition).
• Shapes (2D + intro 3D).
• Measurement (length, weight, capacity basics).

3. Science (Cambridge Primary Science)

• Living & non-living things.
• Our body & senses.
• Animals & plants.
• Weather & seasons.
• Day & night.
• Water, air, soil (basic uses).
• Healthy living (food, cleanliness).

4. ICT / Computer Studies

• Parts of a computer (mouse, keyboard, monitor).
• Switch on/off, using a mouse.
• Typing letters & numbers.
• Drawing in MS Paint (or similar software).
• Safe use of technology.

5. Bangla (Optional but common in Bangladesh Cambridge schools)

• Full alphabet অ–ঔ, ক–ক্ষ.
• Writing 2–3 letter words.
• Reading simple sentences.
• Rhymes & short stories.

6. Art / Creative

• Colouring, drawing, and painting (objects, people, animals).
• Simple craftwork (cut & paste).

7. Global Perspectives (some schools add from Year 1)

• Myself, My Family, My Community.
• Traditions, festivals.
• Rules and safety.

📚 Cambridge Primary — Class 1 Book List (Bangladesh English-Medium)

English

• Cambridge Primary English Learner’s Book 1 (Cambridge University Press).
• Cambridge Primary English Activity Book 1.
• Nelson Handwriting Book 1 (for writing practice).
• Oxford Reading Tree Stage 3–4 (for story reading).

Mathematics

• Cambridge Primary Mathematics Learner’s Book 1.
• Cambridge Primary Mathematics Workbook 1.
• Collins Easy Learning Times Tables (starter).

Science

• Cambridge Primary Science Learner’s Book 1.
• Cambridge Primary Science Activity Book 1.

ICT

• Cambridge ICT Starters: Initial Steps (Stage 1).
• First Computer Lessons (local supplement).

Bangla

• সহজ বাংলা পাঠ্যপুস্তক ১ম শ্রেণি (school-selected Bangla primer).

Art

• My First Art & Craft Book (KG–Class 1).

✅ In Class 1 Cambridge, learning becomes more structured with 4 main subjects (English, Math, Science, ICT) + Bangla, Art, GP depending on school policy