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Al Shorooq Preschool follows the innovative Montessori approach, which has been proven internationally and is now applied in our preschool in English and Arabic. At Al Shorooq Preschool, we always attempt to encourage leadership and originality at this early age because we believe that we are planting the seed that will continue to bloom and bear fruits for years till adulthood, guiding children through project-based hands-on lessons and thus create an independent, confident and self-reliant personalities. The environment surrounding children in the preschool gives them the freedom to choose their preferred practical activity using tools and materials that are fun and specially designed to develop skills that suit their unique interests and abilities. It is individualized and self-paced without complying with peers, which enhances confidence and ignites their curiosity while eliminating pressure or frustration resulted from peer comparison. In Al Shorooq Preschool, we do not compare children to each other OR some manufactured standard. Your child works at their own pace. Hence, we maintain the safety of the child's feelings and natural curiosity. It gives particular care to students with special needs and those who have physical disabilities and provides the appropriate teaching and training programs for this group. Our mission is to give the children the freedom to explore their skills, capabilities, and sense of morals independently, in a safe, fun, bilingual environment, under an experienced adult's supervision, following the Montessori Method. To be known as the preschool that graduates influential individuals. We treat each child as a unique individual and recognize that each learns on their own; hence, we guide their learning according to their unique styles and pace. Classes and lessons are prepared to allow the child to discover his-self and be an independent learner. We believe in a positive time-out method, which allows the child to learn to calm his-self and emotions and choose to behave in a better way. View full school

Our vision is that all children in our community develop a love of learning, allowing them to reach their full and richest potential. We aspire to create an environment true to the Montessori philosophy in which our students will thrive. Our staff are highly trained and dedicated to delivering a progressive and integrated Montessori curriculum. At Lindfield Montessori, we promote respect for self, others, the environment, and the community as a whole. The teachers maintain close partnerships with families and it is through these strong relationships that we all contribute to each child’s learning and development. Lindfield Montessori Preschool is a safe, caring, non-denominational learning environment for 3 – 6-year-old children of all backgrounds. We believe that education is not only an aid to life, but it should also be fun. We believe that people work best when they do what they love and love what they do. Lindfield Montessori: Aims to provide an environment that encourages self-directed learning Provides a prepared environment to cater to the holistic needs of the child Values family partnerships that are based on mutual respect and open communication Links the child’s home environment to the classroom environment reinforcing learning and promoting the child's unique and valuable contributions Embraces the Early Years Learning Framework and the underlying principles, practices, and outcomes Is aligned with the NSW Board of Studies to provide an educational program based on the practice, principles, and methodologies of Dr. Maria Montessori. We offer a three-year program for children from 3 to 6 years of age. All children attend 5 days per week. For the first two years children attend half days, 8.30 am to 12.00 pm with the option to enroll in the afternoon program from 12 pm to 2.30 pm. The 3 and 4-year-olds’ afternoon program is booked termly in advance and families have the option to choose between 2 to 5 afternoons per week. In the third year (the Kindergarten program) children attend five full days per week from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Lindfield Montessori operates for four terms per year. A Montessori 3-6 year environment is created to match the developing needs of the children as they pass through this rapid period of amazing self-construction focusing on hands-on learning in both individual and small group lessons. The Montessori curriculum is designed to support social, creative, language, mathematical and physical development while fostering individual interests through science, geography, biology, and more. Every material in a Montessori classroom supports an aspect of child development complimenting the child’s innate interests. Children can learn through their own experience and at their own pace. Staff and parents at Lindfield Montessori recognize each child as an individual learner, with a complex mix of abilities and prior experiences. Curriculum planning is centered on the individual needs of the child. The mixed age group offers many benefits for the child children inspire each other, older children teach younger children, reinforcing learning. The younger children are in admiration of their older peers and may occasionally teach the older children too. The diversity of abilities in the classroom supports unique contributions, which is invaluable for the development of self-assurance. During the three-year journey at Lindfield Montessori, each child has the opportunity to thrive in the areas of creativity, independence, focus, perseverance, imagination, emotional intelligence, and above all a love of learning. These qualities are achieved through a supportive program that strives to maintain learning based on the child’s interests and needs. We, in collaboration with parents, recognize that each child's interests and needs change as they develop, we endeavor to adapt our approach to their ever-changing needs. View full school

Founded on June 1st in 1998, JUN International Preschool provides a nurturing at-home environment for children to develop, grow and learn English starting from an early age. Our morning class welcomes children from the age of one and up to a completely immersed English-speaking environment. The most important thing for us at JUN is ensuring that the children are happy. We believe that a happy child is a relaxed child and that a relaxed child is a receptive one. Every child is different and we strive to find the best way for each individual to absorb our English atmosphere. A good ratio of teachers to children is adopted to give each child the attention they need. At JUN International Preschool, our classroom consists of a mixture of ages and nationalities. Having children of different ages learning together gives a family context to the learning environment. The younger children learn from the example of the older children and the older children learn leadership skills and how to be considerate of others. Children learn through play and various activities, thus enhancing their social skills, motor skills, as well as how to express themselves to others and behave well in public. Our qualified and experienced native English teachers have carefully selected the educational materials to foster the growth of our students. Graduates of our morning and afternoon kindergarten classes will acquire a great basis in English. Students who attended classes regularly often go on to skipping grades at international school or passing English Proficiency Tests in their early years at elementary school. With love and passion, the staff at JUN International Preschool work hard to take good care of their children at the fast-absorbing stage of their lives, fostering their self-esteem, confidence, and social skills and preparing him or her for whatever educational and social circumstances may arise in the future. At JUN, the leading roles are played by the children themselves. By forming strong bonds and good relationships with their teachers and friends, they grow step by step and naturally acquire an understanding of English. The children keep their own pace, so they are always happy and relaxed. They love to sing songs in front of people and they’re always excited to share their ‘Show and Tell’ for the day. Teaching children is very rewarding as they give back so much. I get a lot of energy from the children at JUN every day. It is very natural for parents and children to feel nervous when separating from each other for the first time. JUN International Preschool aims to create a nurturing, home-like environment so that children can adapt quickly and smoothly. Once they’re comfortable it’s amazing how fast they grow. Your child’s first experience of being separated from his or her parents should be both a happy and positive one. Our morning class focuses on more than just ‘learning English.’ The five hours spent at JUN each day give children the opportunity to learn valuable daily life lessons at the same time as having a lot of fun and playing with friends. During our daily activities, we learn good manners, such as saying “Thank you,” “Please,” or “Here you are.” We learn by observing and setting a good example for each other. We learn how to go to the toilet, how to wash our hands, change our clothes, put away our shoes, take out our lunch and clean up after ourselves. Kindergarten is for children who graduated from JUN’s morning class and moved on to kindergarten. We also welcome returners from overseas and other students at kindergarten that want to practice English. This class helps kids to remember the English they learned and improve their speaking and reading skills. Two native English teachers run this class and we have a no Japanese during the class policy. Our classes are 90 minutes long, longer than most other English conversation schools. We offer catch-up lessons to students if they miss a class. Some of our kindergarten students like to come back to the morning class when they have days off from kindergarten. Build a Foundation in Speaking, Reading, and Writing in English!” Elementary Class. This class is for kids who graduated from JUN’s kindergarten class and have moved on to elementary school. We also welcome returners from overseas and new students with good basic listening and comprehension skills. These classes are 90 minutes long. The first section of the class is conversation-based, using vocabulary from the monthly themes to practice speaking with the native teacher. The rest of the lesson is conducted by the principal. We make daily diary entries and collect all the crafts and paperwork during class, then we compile it all together as an album and give it back to the children to take home on their last day. These programs are available for anybody to attend. Not restricted to regular JUN students. So feel free to join us! Discounts are available for past students of JUN! View full school

New Hope International School in Tokyo is two schools in one. Hope International Preschool Full-time, quality Christian education, and care for children from age three to six. New Hope English School Convenient to Narimasu, Wako, Hikarigaoka, and Akatsuka, New Hope English School offers English classes for children from 18 months to 12 years old. That young children have vast moral, intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical capacities which can and should be nurtured. That the love of God shown through the teachings of the Bible and the examples of good role models is the best way to nurture young ones. That each child has unique gifts and interests that should be encouraged. That exposure to foreign languages and culture at a young age will serve people throughout their lives. That an environment of joy and excellence (not perfection!) in early childhood will foster a lifestyle of joy and excellence as children grow up. Be equipped with kind hearts, friendly personalities, sharp minds, high self-esteem, a keen sense of right and wrong, and healthy bodies. Understand the basics of Christian life including the love of God, stories from the Bible, and how to pray. Have a growing sense of their uniqueness: what makes them special, and what they can offer to their community. Be able to speak and understand English, and be respectful of and comfortable with cultures other than their own. Have a strong attitude of joy and excellence that will benefit them all through their lives. To help children develop socially and individually we do activities in large groups, small groups, and individually, giving students choices within reasonable limits. We teach holistically, combining academic disciplines and approaches that are too often taught in isolation. We welcome parental involvement in and out of the class. It is important for school life and home life to reinforce each other, so we maintain strong ties through letters, meetings, open classes, special events, and opportunities for parents to participate in our everyday activities. Our commitment to students goes beyond their preschool years. We offer after-school, spring, and summer activities so we can serve our students even after they have graduated from our school. We also help graduates choose and apply to elementary school. New Hope International School offers various special classes and events, some with New Hope International Fellowship, the church with which we are affiliated. Saturday Preschool is a monthly class for children from 2.5 years old through first grade. Sunday School is a weekly program in English and Japanese for children during the Sunday morning church service. View full school

Keiki is a private intercultural and international preschool for children from the age of 12 months until 6 years. We offer a broad, educational experience that is children-centered, with a unique combination of play, exploration, and discovery as well as teacher-guided activities. We have staff dedicated to providing the highest quality education for the children, helping them find themselves, and building their natural abilities. All our children are warmly cared for, fully supported, and constantly challenged as they learn and grow uniquely and independently. Our Early childhood education teachers will establish a warm and positive relationship with you and your child, welcoming them into a secure and clean environment in which they could start their development. Consistent and frequent communications with parents will be provided. Teachers will report on your child's eating, sleeping, toilet training, and developmental activities. In the field of early childhood education, there is perhaps no greater area of a concern than accountability, both to the parents and to the children. Each child is special to us, a unique entity to be treated with dignity and affection. We personalize our care by concentrating on the individual child's interests through careful observation and communication. Keiki "Intercultural" Preschool provides a setting for children from different backgrounds to share their culture, tradition, religion, and at certain times their language. In the field of early childhood education, there is perhaps no greater area of a concern than accountability, both to the parents and to the children. Each child is special to us, a unique entity to be treated with dignity and affection. We personalize our care by concentrating on the individual child's interests through careful observation and communication. Keiki "Intercultural" Preschool provides a setting for children from different backgrounds to share their culture, tradition, religion, and at certain times their language. This program aims to boost academic preparedness for children who had finished the Kindergarten program. This program will prepare them for the rigors of first grade and will introduce more formal and structured academic and reading activities. In Pre-First class, there is an expectation that children can be independent and occupy themselves with activities while waiting for more instructions from the teacher. Here at Keiki, we offer academic, cultural, and recreational programs as an extension of our regular school day. Our After School and Extracurricular programs operate starting from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. During this time, children can participate in a variety of activities ranging from gym and sports to science and arts. They will further develop and hone their skills as well as have fun doing so. The world of books has always been a source of great wonder and information that can satisfy a child's curiosity about the world around them. We believe that getting a good start on basic reading skills can help develop your child's confidence in reading, nurture his or her sense of fascination for the world and build a strong foundation for reading in elementary school and up! Try our reading program and get your child off to a wonderful start in their reading journey. Some kids get the hang of learning Maths very easily while others need more help and that's ok! Every child has different learning speeds when it comes to Maths. The most important point is to make sure that they ENJOY the process of learning Maths and that is where our tutoring comes in. We want to share the enjoyment of learning numbers, shapes, and Mathematical formulas to the kids through interactive lessons full of interesting activities and games, hands-on personal instruction from our teachers, and a fun motivational system that will help build their confidence in tackling the Maths subject. We believe that children should be valued as unique individuals. We want the children to develop a sense of responsibility for their learning process and to appreciate their journey to be the best versions of themselves. We encourage them to be curious, to ask questions, and to not be afraid of making mistakes. Our job is to ensure that their journey will be meaningful and fun and to establish a warm connection between school and home through the wonderful parents who are vital to their children's continued growth and development outside of school. want to provide a warm and positive learning environment for the children in which they would be able to grow into the best version of themselves. We divide our developmental growth into three parts! View full school

This is our first step in serving our community with a world-class curriculum for our children in the heart of Tokyo City. Star Kids International Preschool offers a full-day program, with hours of operation from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Children can attend preschool five days, three days, or two days per week, subject to availability. Our teachers maintain high standards and are certified by IPC. Teachers use a variety of teaching strategies to enhance learning and development, and an appropriately challenging and safe environment is provided for Toddlers to explore and manipulate. Children are encouraged to learn and grow at their rates and in their ways. Our teachers focus on the whole child – social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual – within a structure that allows for some natural flexibility. The International Preschool Curriculum, IPC, is a professional association of more than 100 schools worldwide, founded to strengthen and harmonize early childhood education standards. At an IPC school, school owners, students, parents, and governments exist in a partnership. Teachers at IPC schools must complete training in professional development and best practices, and hold certificates from the College of Teaching™. Students are then taught from a curriculum that is research, objective, play, and thematic based, peer-reviewed to ensure veracity and effectiveness, and updated periodically for relevancy. Parental involvement is a key component of IPC schools and parents receive a newsletter coinciding with every thematic unit being taught to their child. The IPC organization is internationally recognized and meets or exceeds the curricula requirement for every country, however, when necessary, the IPC works closely with governments to modify curricula materials to ensure local compliance. Our mission is to provide every child with a quality, early childhood experience. We strive to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that fosters individual needs. Our inquiry, play, and objective-based activities make the International Preschool Curriculum a leading program. We view education as a partnership between parents and teachers. We believe it is essential to develop a good rapport with each child and parent based on open communication and mutual respect. This is the foundation of a successful school experience. We empower children by offering them opportunities to make decisions and solve problems. It is our goal that children will possess confidence in their abilities and establish lasting relationships with teachers and peers. We believe in a caring, supportive, multicultural environment. Our teachers will provide students with a broad range of educational opportunities to promote an early start for school success. We will strive to develop skills and provide opportunities that will enrich each child’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, intellectual, and creative abilities. Our fun-based learning atmosphere can change a shy-natured child into an expressive, more confident happy child. Baby Steps is our half-day daycare program designed to help your child adjust to being away from mom and home for the first time. From 9 am to 12 pm, we will take care of your baby in a loving, friendly, music-filled environment. Your little one will stay with us and learn our morning routine, join us as we enjoy snack time, playtime, and park time, then head home again at lunchtime! This program was specially created for parents who are considering enrolling their children in First Step (our all-day daycare program) but are worried that all day might be just a little too long for their little ones to stay away from home, especially if it’s their first time. Little by little, taking baby steps, your babies will not only get used to but come to love going to Star Kids, and, before you know it, they will be ready to take even bigger steps and join the First Step! Our First Step daycare is usually a child’s first experience being separated from his or her parents. By making our classes as fun, relaxing, and stress-free as possible, we aim to make this “first step” easy. Children will learn songs and dances, take part in our fun, IPC play-based learning activities, go to the park, and be encouraged to explore everything around them, slowly learning and playing together. Our Preschool program is packed with fun, IPC play-based learning activities but also focus on literacy, numeracy, and the child’s social and emotional development. Singing, dancing, going to the park are among our daily activities. Children learn to play together and share, steadily improving under the guidance and care of their loving teachers. Our all-day program was developed to support working parents. Children staying with us all day join our Preschool program in the morning, then enjoy some quiet, teacher-supervised play and a rest, before taking part in our After School program. We also provide Early Spot care from 8:30 am and Late pickup until 6:30 pm for an extra charge. We understand some days can be busy and a parent may have to drop their children off early or pick them up late. Just let us know a day or two in advance and will have everything prepared. Children coming for the afternoon program are asked to bring a small snack and a drink. Children coming for the morning program are asked to bring a packed lunch and a snack from home. Children have varied tastes and dietary requirements, not to mention food allergies that need to be taken into consideration. Also, in our experience, children love coming to school with lunches made at home. They love talking about and comparing what they have in their lunch boxes! View full school

We strive to respect each child’s individuality and uniqueness. Each child has different wants, needs, and ways of expressing themselves and our experience has taught us that children in an international setting display a wonderful ability to encompass and embrace the differences in each other. We encourage this form of mutual admiration. We also aim to provide an atmosphere of respect between parents, staff, and children. Many combined years of teaching in an international school setting have resulted in the development of highly successful personalized programs for our students. Children at PAL enjoy a variety of activities that are physically, mentally, and artistically stimulating. The international flavor of Tokyo enables us, as well as our children, to experience friendships with people from all over the world. Each culture represented in our school brings with it many extraordinary possibilities which we actively explore, enjoy and incorporate into our programs. PAL’s students enjoy using a variety of materials, have plenty of space to roam, are taught by quality teachers, and are given enough time to explore the wonderful world of imagination. We provide a warm, secure and caring environment that aims to meet the individual needs of your child. Our low student/teacher ratio enables us to provide the highest level of individualized care for your child. Every class develops its curriculum from observing children over these developmental areas. From our daily observations, we select activities and develop goals for each child and the class as a whole. Our monthly themes are set, but the activities change monthly depending upon how children are growing. We write the curriculum for each child. 6 months - Emerging 18 months 8:30 am – 1:00 pm 1-5 days/week Teacher/Student Ratio 1:3 As this will most likely be the first time your child is separated from you, we make sure to provide extra attention with motherly care for all that he/she needs. Cradle class students receive an opportunity to begin the development of their character and uniqueness through art, music, physical exercise, and a variety of other activities under the care of our warm dedicated teachers. We will follow the individual routines of every child as they gradually grow and adapt to the school routine and become ready for the Rockin’ Horse Class. Every young baby is different and all have different routines. We can adapt our routine to meet the individual needs of all members. The curriculum is developed depending upon the needs of the children in the class. Make-up classes are available for Cradle Class – please call in advance for available days. Lunch service is not available for children less than one-year-old. Children should bring along all lunch materials, spoons, etc, and snacks. Over 3 years of age 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm 1:10 Teacher/Student ratio This is an afternoon pre-school/kindergarten, mixed-age class. The children are given a supportive environment to experience different cultures as well as fun activities including games, songs, arts & crafts, and drama. Each child is given worksheets that are appropriate for their English level. You can come and leave any time within this class at your convenience. For students who attend a morning program at our school or any other school only. We use our original PAL Workbook during the class. We divide the year into bi-weekly units. Make-up classes are NOT available for this class. Children should bring along a drink bottle – the school will supply a snack. An absence of more than 2 months will require a holding fee. Or the repayment of the enrolment fee, after 3 months' absence. we use both Japanese and Japanese culture in our curriculum, however, English is the primary language. Our students are exposed to Japanese in interesting ways such as through songs, books, drama, and crafts. We also enjoy learning about other languages and cultures, particularly the cultures of the children attending our school. We provide 3 afterschool programs for both Japanese and International Students The goals of our afternoon classes are aimed at having fun in English. English is taught to students in a ‘Second Language’ style. The afternoon program is not an immersion program (as compared to the morning). We strive for students to have fun using the English they already know, and to work with students to acquire new vocabulary and learn to use sentence forms correctly in the older group. For children under 3 years of age, sleeping is part of the routine. After nap and snack time, children join activities related to the afternoon program theme. For children over 3 years of age, children participate in fun gym activities that promote the use of verbs, nouns, and adjectives! View full school

At Tamagawa International Preschool we strive to create “Life-Long Learners”. We strive for excellence by fostering an eagerness to learn and explore new ideas. Since our school is located in Japan, we integrate Japanese cultural and philosophical ideas into our teaching style. We believe that learning is not always measured just by how well a student performs on a specific project. Children at the kindergarten level vary widely in developmental progress and may perform at very different levels. At Tamagawa, we value the process of learning, where children can experiment with thoughts and ideas to ultimately achieve learning objectives in a much more rewarding fashion than would be achieved through just an evaluation of an end “product”. This environment encourages children to explore and try new things. It makes them willing to achieve their own goals and learn to contribute their ideas to the learning process. It encourages children to be bold and to be confident in expressing their opinions. At Tamagawa, we emphasize the basics while recognizing and accommodating each child's strengths and learning style. Long after your child has left our kindergarten program, your child will benefit from this crucial foundation in learning. Children in our toddler class learn through play. Emphasis is placed on training in independence and self-motivation as students are encouraged to choose and complete developmentally appropriate activities. The program provides for the emotional and intellectual needs of each child and fosters the child’s growth in self-awareness as well as an understanding and consideration of the needs of others. Group activities are designed to help the child see herself/himself as a member of our school. The development of the child’s ability to express herself/himself orally is a major goal of the toddler class program. Students develop language skills as they listen to stories, perform plays, recite sing and participate in daily morning/afternoon circle time. Students are encouraged to speak in front of the class during their Show and Tell time. All learning objectives are developed to meet standards consistent with, and incorporating elements of, Early Elementary curriculums in the U.K. and North. America and Australia with an investigative, student-directed, learning approach. Our new Physical Education class has started this term. The classes are being taught by Coach Someya, the director of the Someya Athletic Club, and have been a great success. All the children have been participating in the classes with lots of enthusiasm. We have been learning to stretch, jump, hop, do somersaults, walk backward, throw a ball, and lots more. Before class starts, we ask the children to change into their gym clothes. This promotes independence and gives children another opportunity to practice changing by themselves. Children participate in whole group, small-group, and individual learning activities to develop language awareness and promote language skills. A focus on “reading readiness” guides our reading programs which use a variety of resources (big books, “authentic readers” – storybooks, and guided readers). Students have the opportunity to expand upon concepts learned in instructional time during center time and by engaging in projects. Assessment is undertaken regularly using professional, progressive, assessment tools that gauge each student’s abilities. These assessment tools also drive the next steps in teaching to further each student’s progress in their listening, speaking, reading, and writing capabilities. Children learn with the emphasis on the use of countable, manipulative, items during instructional time and center time. This approach allows students to develop concepts in math that are appropriate to their cognitive development to allow them to move from “concrete” mathematical operations to “abstract” operations. Resources used in instructional time include elements taken from North American classroom textbooks as well as modified Montessori modules. Students focus upon themes that are relevant to their understanding of the world around them. Thematic learning engages the students’ interest to promote a deeper, more enriched, understanding of the subject matter during instructional time, center time, and time dedicated to projects. While we continue to expand our school’s programs, currently we have developed the following themes! View full school

West Tokyo Preschool (WTPS) is a private and independent Preschool for 3, 4, 5, and 6-year-olds. WTPS was established in 1972 by two teachers from the American School in Japan (ASIJ) and until 1977 was located at the Lutheran Seminary near ICU campus. It was then moved to the ASIJ campus. WTPS moved to its current location in 1983. WTPS was created to meet the needs of ASIJ teachers and the foreign business community near ASIJ. It has now expanded to include children of English-speaking multi-cultural families in the West Tokyo area. It was incorporated with and continues to maintain an American cultural atmosphere and celebrates and observes American holidays and customs. WTPS was formerly known as West Tokyo Nursery. In March 1990 its new name was adopted to reflect a more accurate description of the program. The West Tokyo Preschool prepares children to: Express effectively through verbal and non-verbal communication for social and academic purposes. Become literate in reading and writing the English language. self-confidence and self-awareness about themselves. self-awareness about their environmental surroundings. Develop an understanding and appreciate different ethnicities, cultures, gender, and values. Develop an understanding and/or awareness about communities. Become participants in contributing to the communities. Become effective and analytical thinkers and problem solvers. The lessons and/or activities provided in the classroom setting comply with these goals and meet the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). We believe in an open environment in which each child is free to investigate and experiment. Play is a child's way of learning. Through play, a child meets new challenges and gains an understanding of his/her environment. A trained teacher and assistant are with the children at all times. The curriculum offers a balance of individual and group activities designed to promote creativity, self-esteem, language development, cognitive skills, physical fitness, environmental awareness, and social skills. Summer visitation from WTPS graduates. With fond memories of preschool days and the fun they had. Here are a few of our graduates now attending school such as the University of Washington, Seattle, Tufts University, Hunter College, Claremont McKenna College, University of Nottingham, Boston University, achieving their lifelong goals. View full school

Mills International Preschool provides a secure and spacious environment. Every classroom overlooks a green park, with natural lighting playing a key feature. Children also have access to the local park, playground, and sports ground facilities. Mills International Preschool, where we inspire and develop the leaders of tomorrow. We understand the importance of giving children the best start in life and our school operates in new, specially designed premises designed with the best of both technology and nature in mind. We offer a caring and stimulating environment for up to 300 girls and boys aged from 12 months to 5 years. We follow the British Early Years curriculum framework, and our philosophy is that children learn best by participating. We, therefore, provide an active, lively, and cheerful environment in which children learn through play and discover new knowledge through guided activity. We emphasize the benefits of music and drama with plenty of singing and performances, as well as exhibitions of artwork and other creative endeavors. We believe that all children have the right to achieve their full potential, and we strive to create an environment that is supportive, stimulating, and encouraging. We aim to ensure that all children in our care are happy, confident, well-motivated, and enthusiastic about learning. We also focus on children as individuals, developing talents and skills in each child, helping them to focus on specific developmental needs whilst building upon their strengths so that they can excel. Children enjoy a very broad and well-balanced curriculum and are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities. They receive specialist teaching in Mandarin, Music, Art, and PE. Each classroom is fully equipped with the latest learning aids, and technology is fully integrated into the daily curriculum while we continue to uphold traditional values. We aim that all our students will leave Mills International Preschool with a love of learning which will enable them to become lifelong learners in our ever-changing world. Our vision: Bright, happy children engaged in meaningful learning activities as they become independent thinkers. Our mission: To provide a stimulating learning environment with a creative orientation across the whole curriculum, maximizing individual potential and ensuring students of all abilities are well equipped to meet the challenges of learning and life. We provide a unique international education in English with Mandarin lessons every day. Through enriching activities and structured play, we develop early skills in inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Our caring and professional teachers nurture and inspire students with a love for learning and the confidence to explore their world. View full school

City Kids was established in 1984. Our educational philosophy is based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and incorporates 7 key areas of learning. Through play, children feel confident to behave in many different ways, experiment with their physical, emotional, and cognitive selves, and develop their imagination and creativity. This curriculum guides adults to understand and support each child's development pathway. With progression to the older preschool class, the curriculum becomes more structured, preparing children for entry into primary school. The children’s play becomes more rule-oriented and develops autonomy and cooperation. From playgroup through to preschool, our children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, to make their own choices and discoveries, and to develop a lifelong love for learning. We value the precious time of childhood and believe that children who have the opportunity to develop strong self-concepts and social and emotional skills are most successful both in school and later in life. Teachers, children, and parents all play important roles in the educational process. Our children leave us as confident achievers, well prepared to tackle the next steps in their education. Our playgroup is staffed by Playgroup Supervisors. The supervisors are nurturing, caring, experienced and community-focused. They are well trained to prepare the sessions and help the children have their first experiences in a very positive way. In the preschool, we have qualified, registered, and early years teachers in every classroom. City Kids is committed to recruiting and retaining experienced teachers. Supporting our teachers in the classrooms are educational assistants. Our teachers and assistants are supported with in-house training and professional development. We have a maximum adult-to-child ratio of 1:8 in each classroom. The staff comes from different nationalities which makes it an interesting place to work. Our preschool caters to children who are beginning their first independent schooling experience. Initially, the main goals of the program are independence, confidence, and the development of a positive attitude towards preschool. Gradually the children are introduced to a more structured timetable and a combination of play-based and teacher-led activities that will help them develop the skills necessary to successfully transition into the next phase of their education. As this is an unaccompanied program child must be of the requisite age and be fully toilet trained before commencing preschool. Preschool children move through developmental ages at differing speeds. The preschool is organized into three different age/developmental groups and children move through the program accordingly. City Kids follows the EYFS curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage). In addition, through whole school assemblies, the children are introduced to different virtues (cooperation, resilience, compassion, respect, enquire, communication). We believe that introducing virtues across the school community, including parents, staff, and children creates a positive attitude early on in life. Ll members of staff contribute through open, positive, and supportive relationships where young children feel that they are listened to, promoting a climate in which young children feel safe and secure, using the language of encouragement to raise self-esteem and modeling behavior that promotes effective learning and wellbeing within the school community. The preschool is contained in a historic building listed by the Hong Kong government, with spacious and bright classrooms and is well resourced with quality toys, activities, and equipment. One of the greatest features of our space is our covered back balcony where children have water, sand, and water play, sensory equipment, easels, balls, role playhouse, and climbing equipment. View full school

The Bilingual International School of Paris is committed to providing students with a first-rate bilingual education right in the heart of Paris that is in line with the best the French and English-based educational systems have to offer. Founded by parents from the Paris international expatriate community, the Bilingual International School of Paris draws on the diversity and cultural richness of Paris to provide academic and extracurricular opportunities that prepare children to engage in today’s globalized world. We set high standards for our students, and we offer them the individualized attention they need to reach their academic potential. What we learn from a young age stays with us throughout our lives, and in line with this BISP strives to make each child’s first educational experience a positive and successful one. In doing so, BISP makes a strong contribution to supporting parents in raising well-rounded and happy children, ready for a lifetime of learning where they will succeed academically, personally, and professionally. The Bilingual International School of Paris (BISP) is a private, independent, and non-denominational bilingual school for children ages 2 1/2 to 11. BISP offers a preschool and elementary dual language immersion program that is in alignment with French National and English-based curriculum frameworks. Our bilingual school takes a comprehensive approach to educating children, focusing strongly on academics as well as on their physical and emotional development. At BISP, your child will benefit from a solid curriculum that is taught by native speakers of French and English. Instruction time is divided equally among the two languages with specific classrooms devoted to each language. The curriculum is enriched and supported by creative and artistic activities, as well as physical education. We believe strongly that a child needs to feel nurtured and safe before he or she is ready to learn. Our small class structure fosters close relationships between the child and his or her teachers and classmates and provides ample opportunity to differentiate instruction and tailor learning to the child’s interests and needs. The teachers and staff of BISP help each student develop the self-confidence and interpersonal skills needed whereby they feel free to express their talents while becoming caring, respectful and tolerant individuals. BISP’s small class size is unique in Paris and provides an opportunity to offer an individualized approach to each student. At our school, your child is not a number, but a special member of our family. As a parent, you become part of our family as well, with invitations to participate in our numerous school activities and frequent communication about what is going on in our school and how your child is progressing at school. BISP is old-fashioned in the individualized approach it offers each student, and it is resolutely modern, bringing the best of 21st-century technology into the classroom to engage children in a multimedia learning experience. Bilingual International School of Paris - Elementary/Primary Address: 10-14 rue Letellier 75015 Paris Tel: +33 1 44189483 View full school