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China, Chongqing
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YWIEK uses an emergent curriculum that builds learning around children's interests, with teachers acting as facilitators and researchers who support and extend exploration. Learning integrates health, social, language, science and art through an observation-reflection-response approach that promotes active, self-initiated inquiry. The school offers unique programmes to support early academic development, including a YWIEK Adaption Programme for new students, YWIEK Early Literacy Education Programme, YWIEK Early Mathematics Education Programme, YWIEK English Programme, YWIEK Early Music and Movement Programme and YWIEK Early Physical Development Programme. These initiatives complement the core curriculum to foster literacy, numeracy and language skills.
Arts and creative development are supported through the YWIEK Early Music and Movement Programme, designed to build musicality and coordinated movement. The emergent curriculum framework weaves art and music into play and project work, fostering creative expression within age-appropriate contexts. The bilingual, multicultural environment also provides opportunities to express culture through creative activities within language learning.
The school operates in a bilingual Chinese-English environment, with a co-leadership model that fosters a dynamic Chinese and English learning environment and close teacher–child relationships. English programming is part of the Unique Programmes, and language development is embedded in daily routines, including Morning Talk/Language Talk during the day. The school emphasises multicultural exposure and global citizenship through its multicultural setting.
Daily routines promote independence and self-care, and the campus includes regular outdoor activities as part of the day. The YWIEK Early Physical Development Programme is a dedicated activity within the Unique Programmes to support gross motor development and overall physical wellness. Outdoor activities are scheduled daily and guided by teachers, using age-appropriate spaces to foster movement, coordination and physical health.
The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. Opened in 2002, it is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, offering a bilingual early-years program for Chinese and expatriate children. The school emphasizes a multicultural learning community and a close parent–teacher partnership, with a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio and more than 5,000 square metres of space. The program serves children aged 2 to 6 and uses the YWIEK Curriculum, which includes Toddler (2–3), Early Childhood (3–5) and Pre-Primary Preparation (5–6) curricula, plus unique programmes such as YWIEK English Programme and early literacy/mathematics support. Instruction is delivered in English and Chinese within a bilingual environment, fostering cross-cultural learning. The network emphasises child safety and a supportive, open dialogue with families within a multicultural community.
