China, Chongqing
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The school uses an emergent curriculum approach based on children's interests, with teachers acting as facilitators and researchers who support inquiry through observation-reflection-response cycles. The YWIEK Curriculum covers Toddler (2-3), Early Childhood (3-5), and Pre-Primary Preparation (5-6), integrating health, social, language, science, and art through play-based learning. Unique activity programmes include the Adaption Programme for New Students, Yew Wah Early Literacy Education Programme, Yew Wah Early Mathematics Education Programme, Yew Wah English Programme, Yew Wah Early Music and Movement Programme, and Yew Wah Early Physical Development Programme. The multicultural environment aims to nurture caring, imaginative learners who love to explore.
Arts and creative development are embedded in the emergent curriculum, with art learning integrated into the overall learning process. The school offers a YWIEK Early Music and Movement Programme as part of its Unique Programmes. Creative expression is fostered through movement, music, and exploratory arts within daily learning. The curriculum encourages imagination and holistic artistic development as part of a broader, inquiry-driven approach.
The YWIEK Curriculum supports second-language learning and a bilingual environment, with an English Programme among the Unique Programmes. The school emphasises multicultural awareness and hosts cross-campus events within the YCYW network to promote cultural exchange and friendship. Cross-school events foster collaboration across locations and expose students to a broader international community.
Campus Life includes daily games and group activities as part of Learning & Living. Festive events are held regularly as part of campus life, adding social and communal moments to the school year. Outdoor activities and play areas support structured and spontaneous social interaction, while teachers guide group activities and independent play.
A dedicated Early Physical Development Programme is part of the school's Unique Programmes. Daily routines include outdoor activities and varied physical play to support motor development. The emphasis on outdoor time and movement aligns with the school's goal of promoting healthy habits, physical well-being, and balanced development.
Chongqing Rongke Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) offers early childhood education under the YWIEK Curriculum for ages 2 to 6. The program is delivered in a bilingual environment with English and Chinese activities, and follows a curriculum framework that includes Toddler (2–3), Early Childhood (3–5) and Pre-Primary Preparation (5–6) stages. The campus sits at No. 77 Yuan Yang Road in Rongke Oak Lake County, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, and opened in 2013. The school reports a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio and more than 4,600 square meters of outdoor space. The leadership combines Western and Chinese approaches, led by Principal Jessie Wang. The network emphasizes parental partnership and integrates English-language programming and early literacy/mathematics initiatives for young learners.