{"id":18,"date":"2026-05-31T15:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T15:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reacheducationcentre.org\/start\/services\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T13:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:28:03","slug":"programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reacheducationcentre.org\/start\/programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\nClick on Details  of our programs\n\n\n\nOur Programs\n\n\n\nExplore the unique features that set Reach Education Centre apart as a leader in education in The Gambia.\n\n\n\n\nDay Care\n\n\n\nNursery\n\n\n\nPrimary School\n\n\n\nJunior High School\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Programs\n\n\n\nThe Curriculum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Makes Us Unique?\n\n\n\nDiscover the key elements that distinguish Reach Education Centre from other educational institutions.<br><br><strong>Values Across All Levels<\/strong><br><br>As a ministry school, every level integrates character education: respect, honesty, hard work, and service.<br>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Parents Say\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n&#8220;My child&#8217;s confidence has soared since joining Reach Education Centre. The caring teachers and well-rounded curriculum have made all the difference!&#8221;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n&#8220;The individualized attention my child received has been remarkable. We highly recommend Reach Education for anyone looking for a quality education!&#8221;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n&#8220;A great school with exceptional educators who truly care about the students&#8217; overall development. Thank you, Reach Education Centre!&#8221;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day Care \u2013 Ages 2 to 3 years<br>Focus: Safety, play, social skills, and early development<br>Core Areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal &amp; Social Development: Sharing, independence, toilet training, manners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication &amp; Language: Listening, vocabulary, singing, rhymes, story time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Development: Fine motor skills with playdough, drawing, outdoor play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Arts: Music, dancing, coloring, craft activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cognitive Play: Puzzles, sorting shapes\/colors, counting 1-10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kindergarten \u2013 Ages 4 to 5 years<br>Focus: School readiness for Lower Basic<br>Core Subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literacy: Letter recognition A-Z, phonics, writing own name, pre-reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numeracy: Counting 1-50, number writing, addition\/subtraction with objects, shapes, patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science &amp; Discovery: Plants, animals, weather, senses, simple experiments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, music, drama, role play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social &amp; Moral Education: Respect, honesty, teamwork, Gambian values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Education: Running, jumping, coordination games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary \u2013 Grades 1 to 6, Ages 6 to 12 years<br>Follows the Gambian Lower + Upper Basic curriculum from MoBSE<br>Core Subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, writing, spelling, oral skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics: Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, problem solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science: Living things, materials, forces, earth &amp; space, health education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social &amp; Environmental Studies: The Gambia\u2019s history, geography, culture, citizenship, environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICT\/Computer Studies: Basic typing, mouse skills, introduction to computers ( pastor pls modify here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Arts: Art, music, drama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical &amp; Health Education: Sports, games, hygiene, nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessment: Continuous tests, term exams, mock exams National Assessment Test<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junior School \u2013 Grades 7 to 9, Ages 12 to 15 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follows Gambian Upper Basic curriculum. 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