Recommendations on study group selection
These recommendations or guidance were developed for parents, who are
considering joining our school and not yet familiar with classes and level of
each study group. The guidance is primarily for assistance in selection of the stu
dy group, therefore they can not apply as general rule. We understand that
every child is unique and consider each application individually in order to
to find the most suitable study group for your child. During our trial session/
interview teacher may advise you the suitable group depending on child
assessment results and his/her learning needs.
Below you can learn about level of skills or knowledge that are desirable
for children joining early learning or primary age groups. For children of
secondary school age (over 12 years) we recommend to book an assessment/ in
terview.The children of these age groups are allocated to groups on individual
basis depending on the purpose of Russian language learning and language fluen
cy (primary of second language).
Early Learning:
Syllables (Zaytsev Method):
Knowledge of Russian alphabet is not
compulsory but desirable. The learning
process is base on Zaytsev method lear
ning syllables, children learn to read an
d spell first words in Russian.
"Tsvetochki 1"
Early Education:
There are no requirements as such for
this group. This is the early primary
years group where children gain basic
knowledge and learn about shapes,
numbers and colours, learn to
concentrate on simple tasks, work
with pencils and scissors. Children
learn while playing, in a game process
adapted for children of this age.
Early Learning:
Syllables (Zaytsev Method):
Knowledge of Russian alphabet is not
compulsory but desirable. The learning
process is base on Zaytsev method lear
ning syllables, children learn to read an
d spell words in Russian.
"Tsvetochki 2"
Early Education:
The learning process mainly based on
learning through games but for older
children. Here children will continue
their development and learn numbers,
shapes and colours. Start to solve
simple reasoning tasks, develop their
confidence in working with pencils,
scissors and the glue.
Early Learning: "Utyata"
It is expected that children know how to work with scissors (cut out shapes),
glue and ruler (able to join 2 or more dots using ruler).
Early Reading(Zaytsev method):
Maths:
Knowledge of alphabet is expected.
Addition and subtraction to 10, underst
Ability to read words pronouncing the
anding shapes and figures, simple mat
syllables. Basic writing (in prints),
hematical meanings (dot, line), shapes
ability to answer simple questions, ask and figures (circle, square, rectangular
simple questions, and make short
etc). Ability to solve basic logic/reasoni
sentences/stories based on pictures.
ng tasks (odd one out, missing shapes,
numbers etc).
Primary Group: "Zvezdochki”
Russian Language:
Maths:
Competent work with ruler, ability to
Substruction and addition in tens and
work independently with book, ask and hundreds, multiplication and division,
answer questions in full sentences,
ability to solve simple logic puzzles,
work with exercise books (lines and
basic geometry (line, dot, shapers etc)
checked) and make short notes
and solve basic equations.
(sentences and words). Understanding
expressions and their reflection in
action or on paper (“more than 5”,
4 times less”, “find”, “calculate”, “read”
, “tell” etc)
If you have any questions regarding the study groups, please contact the Head
of Teaching Alexander Menshikov o.menshikov@abdn.co.uk or school admin
Katya Murray ekaterinamurray@yahoo.com for an advice or to book your introdu
ctory interview/assessment.