- Ages 7–11
- Years 3–6
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2 at Sunrise Virtual School: live online lessons for ages 7–11, a full primary timetable and Primary Checkpoint preparation in Year 6.
Age range
Ages 7–11
Year groups
Years 3–6
Days per week
4
Hours per day
5
Introduction
Key Stage 2 is where learners at Sunrise Virtual School move from learning to read, to reading to learn. Covering Years 3 to 6, the stage builds on the firm foundations of Key Stage 1 and stretches learners into greater independence, deeper subject knowledge and more confident thinking. They are taught the full British International Curriculum timetable — including Global Perspectives in the upper years — by teachers who bring their own subject expertise to every lesson.
The day follows a real school rhythm: assemblies, D.E.A.R reading, two major breaks and a Friday class hangout, all delivered live through the learner dashboard. Children log in, take part and hand in their work without needing a parent hovering over them.
The stage closes at the end of Year 6 with the Primary Checkpoint Tests in English, Mathematics and Science, marked against an international benchmark. The results give families and teachers clear, comparable feedback before learners move on to secondary school.
What to expect
- A full school day: 8:30 a.m.–3:10 p.m. for Year 3, and 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for Years 4–6, who open the day with assembly or D.E.A.R
- Two major breaks — 11:00–11:45 a.m. and 1:00–2:00 p.m.
- Live, interactive, teacher-guided lessons joined from the learner dashboard
- Primary Checkpoint Tests in English, Mathematics and Science at the end of Year 6
- Regular homework, tests, notes and reports, with teacher access after school
- Foreign language study in Kiswahili or French
- Practical science through simulation labs and teacher-guided experiments
- One afternoon a week kept free for sport, with partners such as Wadi Degla and Impala Sport Club
- Clubs, contests, themed weeks, meetups, talent shows and academic trips
Subjects covered
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English
Reading widely and writing with growing precision, from comprehension and grammar to creative and persuasive pieces.
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Mathematics
Fluency in the four operations, fractions, ratio and problem-solving, preparing learners for secondary maths. - **Science** — Life, materials, forces and energy, taught through enquiry and practical investigation.
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Geography
Maps, countries, climate and human and physical landscapes, connecting the classroom to the wider world.
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History
Civilisations, significant events and change over time, building evidence-based thinking.
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Music
Performance, composition and theory, with opportunities to play, sing and take part in school concerts.
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Foreign Languages (Kiswahili or French) Optional
Conversational skills, vocabulary and cultural awareness in a second language.
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Physical Education
Fitness, coordination and team sports, with one afternoon a week set aside for sporting activity.
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Computing
Coding, digital literacy and online safety — learners create technology, not just consume it.
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Religious Education Optional
A wider study of beliefs, traditions and ethical questions across the world's faiths.
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PSHE
Health, relationships, money management and wellbeing, supporting growing independence.
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Global Perspectives (Years 4–6)
Contemporary global issues — sustainability, fairness and citizenship — researched and debated.
Ready to enrol in Key Stage 2?
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