Children are grouped for instruction in Language Arts, Math and Social studies and Science. Groupings can change daily, weekly or a subgroup can be formed within a group for reinforcement of a specific area of weakness. Groupings are dependent on the concept being taught and the needs of the individual child. Instruction is guided by the DoDDS curriculum standards rather than by specific textbooks, although the chosen textbooks are also incorporated as tools for instruction. Within this type of setting, students have the opportunity to become both learner and teacher.
Instruction is done through whole group, small groups.