Primary education is offered to children in grades one to six of primary and all-age schools. The educational offering at the primary level lays the foundation for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and values for total development and continuing education. It is expected that each student within this age group should be equipped with the following characteristic by the end of grade six:
* Literacy and numeracy by global standards
* Competence in pre-requisite knowledge and skills to access secondary education.
* Possession of a caring attitude towards self, others and things.

Did You Know That...?

• Common Entrance Examinations (CEE) ended in 1998 and was replaced in 1999 by a programme called the National Assessment or Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).
• The 1st GSAT took place on March 27 and 28, 1999 .