The girls learn in a positive atmosphere of nurture and support. They are totally absorbed in the fun and adventure of learning.   The National Curriculum is the basis for the curriculum but we work well beyond its requirements.

In the First School, the girls are taught by their form teacher who is supported by a full-time teaching assistant.   Learning through play and practical activities is the basis of the first years at North London Collegiate and Reception classes are an extension of the nursery or playgroup environments with which the girls are already familiar.

From entry in the Reception classes through to Year 2,  the children develop basic skills in reading, writing and number work alongside Art and Design, ICT, Music, Drama, PE, PHSE and Science.   History and Geography are taught through Topic Work.   Girls in Year 2 also learn how to play chess.

As the girls move up to Year 3 in the Junior School, teaching is more subject oriented although they are still mainly taught by their form teacher who combines    close pastoral care with academic support.  Girls continue to follow a broad curriculum including Mathematics, English and Science together with History, Geography, PE, ICT, Design Technology, Music, Drama, Art and French at the top of the Junior School. Learning is supported by our two libraries in the First and Junior School.  

In Year 3, all the girls learn to play chess. They can also choose a weekly club activity in the timetable and many also enjoy a wide range of other activities after school.  Many external visits and visitors help to broaden and inspire the girls� learning. 

As the girls move to the top of the Junior School more specialist teaching is introduced. Senior School staff teach some Year 6 lessons to prepare the girls for life in the Senior School.

We keep parents closely informed about learning objectives and their daughter�s progress. We foster close links between home and school and parents often pop in for a chat when they deliver or collect their daughter.