At ECLC we endeavor to provide all students with a fun, engaging, and holistic learning environment where they feel safe, respected, and loved. Our teachers put children at the center of the program – offering experiences and activities that encourage and promote every child’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. We understand that children grow and develop at their own pace. Classroom instruction is differentiated to allow all children to be challenged while feeling successful in all aspects of the program – regardless of their stage of development. We view a child’s developmental level as moving along a continuum and we recognize that movement is not always smooth or predictable. Simply put, the needs and abilities of each child is the primary factor that guides the program.
ECLC specializes in the support of children who have English as an additional language by providing a synthetic phonics program that teaches explicitly the letter patterns, sounds, and phonology that underpin the English language. Where necessary we also provide small group instruction to support English second language learners. At ECLC English second language learners are immersed in a positive and rich learning environment where all instruction is in English. We know that language acquisition occurs best when children are exposed to new vocabulary over time, which is why we follow the International Primary Curriculum units of inquiry, which serve to reinforce vocabulary and help children to link their learning to meaningful experiences.
Our world is becoming increasingly complex and changes are occurring more and more rapidly, ECLC strives to create an environment that provides a calm and secure place where each child’s uniqueness is celebrated.ECLC exists to provide Early Years Education for children of the local community in Seoul, Korea. ECLC is a secular organization that welcomes children of all nationalities, ethnicities, and religions. To enter ECLC, children must be at least 2 years old before September 1 of that school year.ECLC maintains a rolling enrollment policy during the entire year. Children may enroll, in accordance to their age and subject to class availability, any time throughout the academic year.
Students are accepted into the Toddler program at ECLC with the hope that they have at least a ‘beginning awareness’ of their toileting needs. While diapers or “pull-ups” will be allowed initially, we plan that the child will gradually become more capable of taking care of his/her own toileting needs – including no longer needing to wear diapers. For students on the youngest end of this spectrum, ECLC has personnel specifically designated to help out with their diapering and toileting needs. After a reasonable amount of time has elapsed and taken the child’s developmental level into account, if there seems to be no noticeable progress in this area, the parents may be consulted by the teachers to work out a temporary plan to address the situation.
We believe children do not simply receive knowledge – they construct it from a variety of active, hands-on experiences. We fit the program to the needs of the child rather than vice versa. “Differentiation” of learning activities is a critical element of a quality early childhood program. We understand that children learn at different rates in different developmental areas. One size does not fit all. Teacher assessment of a child’s abilities is a primary factor in determining what kinds of activities are selected. In general, more emphasis should be placed on the process, rather than the product, of learning. All children should leave ECLC at the end of each day feeling like they were successful. Education is not a race. It is a journey.
ECLC provides a child-friendly environment equipped with age-appropriate furniture and materials. It is a very colorful, stimulating child-centered atmosphere. ECLC is located in Dongbingo-dong very close to the Capital Hotel. We use 3 floors of our building and consist of 12 classrooms that accommodate our Toddler, Preschool, K1, and K2 classes.
Early Childhood Learning Center is a non-profit early years organization for children aged 2 to 6 years. ECLC has served the Seoul community since 1969. We provide a high-quality English-speaking program for children coming from over 20 different countries. Through both the curriculum and our American-style teaching approaches, we focus on developing the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical potential of each child in a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment. Our teaching staff is comprised of talented teachers from 6 different countries. Located in Dongbingo-dong, Yongsan-gu near the Capitol Hotel, ECLC is an IPC (International Primary Curriculum) member.
At ECLC we endeavor to provide all students with a fun, engaging, and holistic learning environment where they feel safe, respected, and loved. Our teachers put children at the center of the program – offering experiences and activities that encourage and promote every child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We understand that children grow and develop at their own pace. Classroom instruction is differentiated to allow all children to be challenged while feeling successful in all aspects of the program – regardless of their stage of development. We view a child’s developmental level as moving along a continuum and we recognize that this movement is not always smooth or predictable. Simply put, the needs and abilities of each child is the primary factor that guides the program.
For those parents currently looking for an Early Childhood program for their child, please feel free to stop by or make an appointment for a tour. We are very proud of our ECLC and would be happy to show you what we have to offer.
