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At Foley’s, we offer a rich and robust Greek curriculum for all our pupils. Our aim is to develop a strong range of reading, writing and language skills to high standards, while also fostering a genuine appreciation and love for the Greek language, as well as for Cypriot history and culture.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through pupils’ participation in a variety of in-school activities, celebrations and commemorations, allowing them to deepen their understanding of the language and cultural heritage in meaningful and engaging ways.
Pre-Reception
In Pre-Reception, children experience a balanced bilingual environment, spending half of the day learning in Greek and half in English. This early immersion supports the natural development of language skills in both languages and helps children gain confidence communicating in a multilingual setting.
Reception
Greek as a First Language
Children who are fluent in Greek follow the Greek Ministry of Education curriculum for Cypriot nationals. Through six Greek lessons each week, pupils strengthen their reading, writing, and communication skills while developing a deeper understanding of Greek language and culture.
Greek as a Second Language
Children beginning their journey with Greek gradually build a foundation in the language. They learn to recognise and use the Greek alphabet, understand common everyday expressions, and communicate simple ideas and needs. Pupils attend six Greek lessons per week.
Infants 1
Greek as a First Language
Pupils who are fluent in Greek continue to follow the Greek Ministry of Education programme, attending seven lessons per week. Lessons develop their language proficiency while encouraging confidence in reading, writing, and spoken communication.
Greek as a Second Language
At this stage, pupils deepen their understanding of Greek by learning to recognise the alphabet, use familiar expressions, and communicate simple ideas. They begin to develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, building a stronger foundation in the language through six lessons each week.
Greek Language
The Greek curriculum, from Infants 1 to Prep, is taught at three levels:
Greek as a First language:
Pupils in this group must be fluent in Greek and follow the Greek Ministry of Education curriculum for Cypriot nationals.
Through seven Greek lessons each week, they further develop their reading, writing, and communication skills while deepening their understanding of Greek language, history and culture.
Greek as a Second language – Level 1:
At this stage, pupils build confidence in using everyday Greek expressions and begin to communicate simple information about themselves and their needs. Lessons focus on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, helping pupils become increasingly comfortable using Greek in a variety of situations. Pupils attend six Greek lessons per week.
Greek as a Second language – Level 2:
Pupils study Greek at a more advanced level, strengthening their reading and listening comprehension while improving their accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing. The programme supports pupils in developing greater independence and confidence in using the language. Pupils attend six Greek lessons per week.
