Pre-K–5 at Le Monde International School

Le Monde’s elementary program builds curious, confident learners through language immersion, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), and a warm, community-centered culture. From day one, students learn core content through a second language while developing strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, and the arts—meeting or exceeding Oklahoma Academic Standards.

What Sets Our Program Apart!

• Strong Academics: High-quality curriculum, explicit literacy and math instruction, and frequent checks for understanding (e.g., benchmark assessments) to personalize support.

• Whole-Child Development: Social-emotional learning, character, and collaboration are built into daily routines.

• Safe, Caring Environment: Clear routines and strong family partnerships help students thrive.

Language Immersion: What It Is & How It Looks

Language immersion means students learn academic content through the target language. Teachers use visuals, modeling, gestures (TPR), and structured talk to make content comprehensible while growing bilingual skills.

• Pre-K: Language Influence & Foundations

  • Joyful exposure through songs, stories, routines, and play.

  • Oral language first; early print awareness grows naturally.

  • English used strategically for safety and relationship-building.

• K–2nd: 90% in the Target Language

  • Core instruction occurs almost entirely in the target language; ~10% English for foundational literacy bridges and essential services.

  • Techniques include comprehensible input, sentence frames, partner talk, and small-group supports.

  • Early literacy develops in both languages with intentional transfer (phonemic awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, shared reading).

• 3rd–5th: 50/50 Model

  • Approximately half the day in the target language and half in English.

  • Typical pattern: Math/science in the target language; ELA in English; social studies alternates/spirals across languages.

  • Writing and academic talk are balanced to strengthen biliteracy; assessments in both languages guide instruction.

Why this progression works: High exposure in K–2 builds strong listening/speaking and academic vocabulary; the 50/50 balance in grades 3–5 deepens biliteracy and prepares students for middle school.

Family partnership: We provide at-home ideas (songs, read-alouds, cognate lists) so all families—regardless of language background—can support learning.

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Le Monde

The IB PYP is an internationally recognized framework for ages 3–12 that grows deep understanding through inquiry-based learning and the IB Learner Profile (caring, principled, open-minded, reflective, and more).

How it works here:

• Inquiry Units: Grade-level teams design standards-aligned units that connect reading, writing, math, science, and social studies around real-world questions (e.g., “How the World Works,” “Who We Are”).

• Immersion + Inquiry: Students investigate concepts in both the target language and English (per our model), building bilingual academic vocabulary and transfer skills.

• Concept to Action: Learning moves from facts → concepts → action, with age-appropriate service and projects.

• Assessment for Learning: Rubrics, reflections, and benchmarks (alongside IB-aligned tasks) guide instruction.

• Culminating Showcases: Students present their learning and reflect on growth as IB learners.

Outcomes by the End of 5th Grade

Le Monde students are:

• Bilingual and Biliterate: Communicate effectively in more than one language across subjects.

• Academically Strong: Read, write, and reason with confidence; apply math to real problems.

• Globally Minded: Demonstrate the IB Learner Profile through empathy, curiosity, and principled action.

• Ready for Middle School: Equipped with study habits, collaboration skills, and a growth mindset.