Overview 

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) is for children of ages one through five(1yrs~6yrs). We recognize all children are entitled to the best start in life and support to achieve their potential. A child’s early experiences have a vital impact on his/her future life chances, so we do our best to provide a safe, happy and secure learning environment.

Principles

• Each child is unique
  We believe every child brings qualities from birth that can all be directed in a positive and acceptable direction. Our commitment focuses around development, inclusion, safety and well- being.
• Positive relationships
  Children learn to be strong and independent in positive relationships with people. Our commitment focuses around respect, supporting learning and cooperation with parents.
•  Supportive environment
  Environment plays a significant role in supporting and extending a child’s development and learning. Our commitment is focused around observation,
  assessment and planning; individual support; the learning environment; and in the wider context – transitions, continuity, and multi-agency working.
•  Enhanced learning and development
  We are aware that children have their own strategies and learning pace, and that all areas of learning and development are equally important and connected to each other.

Curriculum

A well-balanced curriculum to nurture caring, independent, and internationally-minded individuals.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the PYP programme from International Baccalaureate

https://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/

Infant

Foundation 1 （1 year old）

I am ready to start my school journey.
Every person develops at a different rate. Those who are ready to start school at this age begin to build emotional connections with others. We give them consistent social, emotional, and play-based experiences that help them form a strong foundation that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

We encourage self-expression and also help them learn to deal with limitations placed on them.  This helps them develop self-soothing techniques and the ability to work out social problems as they get older. Our primary language of instruction is in English, but we incorporate other language words as needed to ensure safety and to build bridges between the child’s mother tongue and our language of instruction.

Toddler

Foundation 2（2 years old）

Becoming a Communicator.
Knowing oneself and communicating feelings and thoughts to others emerge at this stage of development. Children have also developed significant fine motor skills to be able to better explore the world around them. We provide exploratory environments while creating a safe space to do so.

We also build on the skills in foundation 1 to foster greater independence and social awareness.  While every child develops at a different rate, it is common for children to begin to develop others’ awareness sufficiently to be able to communicate verbally. We encourage communication and seek to develop an awareness of self in order to speak with teachers and friends.

Preschool

PYP 1

Becoming a Communicator.
Knowing oneself and communicating feelings and thoughts to others emerge at this stage of development. Children have also developed significant fine motor skills to be able to better explore the world around them. We provide exploratory environments while creating a safe space to do so.

We also build on the skills in foundation 1 to foster greater independence and social awareness.  While every child develops at a different rate, it is common for children to begin to develop others’ awareness sufficiently to be able to communicate verbally. We encourage communication and seek to develop an awareness of self in order to speak with teachers and friends.

Pre-K

PYP 2

During this stage of development students begin to be able to focus for longer periods of time, they are able to follow more challenging instructions. Social and emotional development continues to be a focus as students test boundaries and continue expanding in their others’ awareness. We place a strong emphasis on being responsible for oneself in an effort to gain problem solving skills and develop meta-cognition. Students also continue to develop as inquirers.

We encourage students to ask questions to build as many connections to the world around them in order to understand it better. Play is purposeful and planned around concepts that are foundational for literacy, mathematics, critical thinking,problem solving, and a host of other skills.

Kindergarten

PYP 3

Expanding our Learning!

Kindergarten builds on Preschool and Pre-K, with an emphasis on socio-emotional development as well as skills that build a strong foundation for future learning. Students explore literacy, math, science, social studies, and art through the transdisciplinary units of the PYP. The units develop according to student interest with the teachers allowing more autonomy and student choice. There are plenty of opportunities for students to excel and develop academic skills, particularly in reading and math. These skills are built through hands-on and fun learning engagements. Expectations for Kindergarteners are high and those that are ready are encouraged to build on their skills beyond the requirements of our curriculum standards.