CURRICULAR

Early Childhood

By the end of pre-primary, our students are reading and writing in English and doing simple mathematics enabling them to enter Grade 1 well prepared.

Communication and language

Literacy

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Physical development

Mathematics

Understanding the world

Cambridge Early Years

Cambridge Early Years

In our Early Years classes, we are now using the Cambridge Early Years program. For literacy, we are incorporating the Jolly Phonics program.

All areas of learning and development are important and interconnected. There are three areas that are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships, and thrive.

These three prime areas are strengthened and applied through the four specific areas.

By the end of pre-primary, our students are reading and writing in English and doing simple mathematics, enabling them to enter Grade 1 well-prepared.

Early Childhood Department Yearband Guide

Early Childhood Department Yearband Guide

Age Yearband Guide
18 months - 2 years 10 months Creche
2 years 11 months- 3 years and 10 months EY1
3 years 11 months to 4 years 10 months EY2
4 years 11 months- 5 years and 10 months EY3

Communication, Language, and Literacy

This area covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing, integrated across all subjects. It includes: Communication and Language: Focuses on general speaking, listening, and reading and writing skills. Literacy: Emphasises phonics, handwriting, and spelling. The curriculum supports bilingual and multilingual learning, with tailored support based on students' English experience. In Nursery, foundational skills are taught, and by KG1 and KG 2, students follow appropriate pathways based on their language background.

Mathematics

Mathematics helps children understand their environment through guided exploration. It covers: Number Sense Handling Data Shape, Space, and Measure Children engage in practical activities, explore ideas, recognize patterns, and evaluate strategies, building a foundation for abstract mathematical concepts.