Academic foundations
Purposeful learning develops the essential skills children need for what comes next.
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The Primary House
Strong foundations, built through real experience.
The Primary House is a hands-on, experiential and real-world learning environment aligned with US Common Core Standards. Academic success is balanced with emotional and physical wellbeing and personal growth.
TSH5–10 years
The Primary House
“Children understand more deeply when ideas leave the page and become something they can investigate, build, discuss and use.”
The learning approach
Strong foundations, built through real experience.
The holistic development of each child sits at the center of our teaching philosophy. Learning connects academic skills with movement, curiosity, reflection and meaningful experiences.
Learning by doing
Hands-on experiences connect concepts to the real world and make learning memorable.
The whole child
Emotional wellbeing, physical health and personal growth matter alongside academics.
What children experience
Learning feels active, connected and alive.
01Experiential learning
02US Common Core alignment
03Projects and real-world connections
04Physical and emotional wellbeing
Inside the Primary Campus
Three Houses. One connected journey.
01Kindergarten + Grade 1
House K1
Hands-on thematic learning builds strong foundations in English, Spanish, math and science. Garden learning and swimming prepare children for the next chapter.
02Grades 2 + 3
House 23
Bilingual literacy, Common Core-aligned academics and real-world thematic units grow alongside daily sports, surfing and ocean studies.
03Grades 4 + 5
House 45
Older Primary students deepen academic independence, environmental stewardship, teamwork and the physical confidence developed through the sports program.
Continue the journey
One school.
Four Houses.
Each House is a new chapter, connected by the same belief: children learn best when they feel known, trusted and free to grow.
Admissions
Could this be your child’s House?
Complete the application form and our admissions team will guide your family through the next steps.
Start your application