The Curriculum: Da Vinci Life-Skills Bridge Class (age 10-11)
The first step in the Future Human School learning journey. The Bridge Programme is where many students begin - building the confidence, collaboration and core skills to thrive in project-based learning before joining the Core Class.
Why “Bridge”?
The Bridge Class isn’t just a younger group - it’s a transitional programme designed to help children aged approximately 10-11 to build the skills, confidence and mindset they need for the Future Human School experience.
It’s now open to all students making it easier for families to stay connected through shared routines, rhythms and values inside the Future Human School community.
The focus is on developing key skills:
Communication
Collaboration
Confidence
Self-management
Students take part in many of the same experiences as older learners but with age-appropriate adaptations. For example projects can by differentiated by:
Process (how they engage)
Product (what they create)
Support (the guidance they receive)
There’s a balance of shared learning with the older group and separate time for skill-building, play and reflection with their own peers.
The Bridge Programme is follows the same project pathways and is designed to strengthen your child’s core skills in Maths and English, ensuring they’re fully equipped to engage with the academic and creative challenges of the 11–16 Core Programme.
What does the day look like?
Bridge students follow the same overall flow as the main FHP day, including:
🌞 BE Time – Morning and afternoon check-ins (some with their peer group)
🧠 Project-Based Learning – Learning through real-world challenges alongside older students, with simplified or supported approaches
➕ Maths & English Skills Time – Taught in smaller, age-specific groups
🎨 Creative Play & Exploration – Time to unwind, imagine, and connect with peers
🌿 ‘Village Day’ – Mixed-age learning in the wider community, with field trips, guest mentors and collaborative projects
While Bridge students are part of the wider FHS community, they’ll also spend time in their own peer group for key parts of the day—ensuring the right balance of connection, challenge and support.
Is the Bridge Class right for your child?
This programme is a great fit for children aged approximately 10–11 who are curious, communicative, and ready to grow. To thrive in this setting, students should be:
Comfortable with English
Able to read fluently, understand written information, present their ideas and join in group discussionsGrowing in self management skills
Showing increasing independence, focus, and responsibilityReady to collaborate
Willing to share, listen, and work with others
Take a look at this micro project to assess your child's readiness to read, process and present.
We’d love to support all learners but our current resources mean we can only accept students who meet this readiness. Over time, we hope to expand our capacity and welcome a wider range of learning needs.
Here’s a clear and parent-friendly comparison table outlining the differences and overlaps between the Bridge Class and the Full Programme at Future Human School:
| Feature | Bridge Class (approx ages 10–11) | Full Programme (approx ages 11–16) |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Younger students (approximately age 10–11) and those new to project-based learning | Students (approximately age 11–16) who are ready for full participation |
| Purpose | The first step of the journey — growing into the full FHS model | Full integration into FHS's project-based, mentor-guided programme |
| Learning approach | Project-based learning with age-appropriate differentiation (simplified input, scaffolded tasks, supported outcomes) | Fully integrated, student-led projects with increasing independence and complexity |
| Skill development focus | Foundations in communication, self-management, confidence and collaboration | Deepening of skills across all 7 Da Vinci Skill Sets, including strategy and evaluation |
| Mentor involvement | Supported by FHS mentors with more guidance and check-ins | Regular mentor meetings focused on goal-setting, feedback and personal growth |
| Peer community | Mix of separate peer group time and integrated time with older students | Fully integrated peer group and collaborative work across the cohort |
| BE Time (check-ins & reflections) | Daily — a mix of peer group sessions and shared moments with the full group | Daily check-ins and reflections with the full cohort or in mentor pods |
| Skill Time (maths & English) | Taught in age-specific groups with targeted instruction | Tailored skill-building sessions aligned with personal goals and project needs |
| Play & exploration | Regular time for play, movement and creativity | Personal time, movement breaks and exploration embedded in the schedule |
| Village Day | Full participation in mixed-age learning, field trips, guest mentors and creative challenges | Full participation in all aspects of Village Day |
| Readiness | Confident English reading, growing self-management, ability to engage in discussions | High level of independence, curiosity, communication and collaboration |
Project Pathway Calendar
Term 1: Entrepreneurship Pathway + PEP ***Now Full***
August 10th - October 9th 2026
Entrepreneurship Pathway: Students become problem-solvers and creators, working on real-world challenges through innovation and enterprise. From sustainable product design to business models, they take ideas from prototype to pitch.
Cross-curricular learning includes subject areas such as Design Technology, Physics, Maths, Bahasa Language and Business Studies.
Alongside this, students work on their Personal Exploration Projects (PEPs) - individual or small group inquiries into passions, creative ideas, or real-world problems they want to explore with mentor support.
Term 2: Production Pathway + PEP ***Join the Waitlist***
October 26th - December 18th 2026
Production Pathway: Students explore storytelling and creativity through media-rich projects like films, exhibitions, performances, and live events. They develop ideas from concept to completion - researching, designing, planning, and managing their own productions.
Cross-curricular learning includes subject areas such as Art & Design, Media, Drama, Music, Bahasa Language and Science.
Alongside this, students work on their Personal Exploration Projects (PEPs) - individual or small group inquiries into passions, creative ideas, or real-world problems they want to explore with mentor support.
Term 3: Food Pathway + PEP
January 18th - 25th March 2027
Food Pathway: This term focuses on food from every angle - growing, preparing, sharing, and understanding the global systems behind it. Students explore the ethics, science and sustainability of food, working on projects like pop-up cafés, food gardens or fermentation experiments.
Cross-curricular learning includes subject areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Bahasa Language and Food Technology.
Alongside this, students work on their Personal Exploration Projects (PEPs) - individual or small group inquiries into passions, creative ideas, or real-world problems they want to explore with mentor support.
Term 4: Multiverse Gaming Pathway + PEP
April 12th - 11th June 2027
Multi-Verse Games Pathway: Students design their own games and immersive worlds, using history and global cultures as inspiration. They create characters, build storylines, and explore game mechanics, all while developing collaboration and strategic thinking.
Cross-curricular learning includes subject areas such as English, History, Geography, Bahasa Language and Design Technology.
Alongside this, students work on their Personal Exploration Projects (PEPs) - individual or small group inquiries into passions, creative ideas, or real-world problems they want to explore with mentor support.