Homework & home learning

In short

The rough weekly guide is the year group number × 10 minutes, plus daily reading. Homework is not optional. If your child regularly cannot finish in the time below, use your judgement about how long they work, then contact the class teacher (PYP) or the coordinator (MYP/DP).

How much, by year group

Times below are the recommended amount of homework per week, alongside daily reading. The amount is differentiated by age and developmental stage, and the time an individual student spends may vary.

Year group	Reading	Tasks
PYPPrimary Years Programme — Nursery through Year 6. — Years 1 & 2	20 minutes daily	about 10 minutes
PYP — Years 3, 4, 5 & 6	20 minutes daily	30 minutes
MYPMiddle Years Programme — Year 7 through Year 11. — Years 7, 8 & 9	20 minutes daily	60 minutes
MYP — Years 10 & 11	20–30 minutes daily	60–90 minutes
DPDiploma Programme — Years 12 and 13. — Years 12 & 13	30 minutes daily	the amount of work required to be successful in the DP programme

If the tasks are finished, the remaining time should be spent reading. Set this time aside every night wherever possible.

Why KSIM sets homework

The school’s stated purpose for homework is to extend and apply learning from class in creative, meaningful and expressive ways. Home learning gives a student the chance to work independently and to develop self-discipline, skills and knowledge. It may reinforce work taught in class, but it can also stretch a student’s understanding.

Home learning is not busywork and is not simply a repetition of a skill. It is a form of formative assessment, and it tells teachers how a student is progressing. Homework is not optional, but a requirement of all students.

If it is taking too long

If your child finds it difficult to complete the home learning in the time above, use your discretion about how long they should work — then contact:

• PYP — the classroom teacher
• MYP and DP — the programme coordinator

See who to contact for what.

Extended absences

For extended absences due to unexpected circumstances, students and parents are encouraged to contact the teacher to discuss the instructional options available.