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
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.