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The Kindergarten program at International Christian School comprises Reception 1 and Reception 2. It uses a Christ-centered, purpose-driven thematic curriculum that gently develops foundational skills across four developmental areas: physical, cognitive and language, social and emotional, and aesthetic. The program placement is determined by an age chart.
The program supports creative expression through its theme-based learning and leverages a learning environment that integrates Bible stories and chapel into the school day.
The day includes a Chinese Lesson in addition to other curriculum elements, reflecting bilingual exposure within the early years.
The Kindergarten emphasizes purposeful play and a dynamic learning environment that fosters social interaction, cooperation, and independent learning as part of its daily routines.
The program emphasizes an engaged community with opportunities for students to participate in a Christ-centered school culture, including regular Bible study and chapel activities.
The Learner Profile outlines expectations for Reception 1: Communicators, Inquirers, Focused, Self-aware, Cooperative, and Independent; Reception 2 adds Thinkers, Risk-takers, Caring, and Self-confident.
The daily schedule includes structured experiences such as Bible & Story Time, Library every Friday, and Chapel every Friday, supporting well-being and spiritual formation within a Christ-centered framework.
Located in Ma On Shan, International Christian School Kindergarten offers a nurturing, English-medium Christian education for children aged 3 to 5. With small classes of just 18 students and a 1 : 9 teacher-student ratio, the programme focuses on early literacy, language development, and social-emotional growth through play-based learning. Instruction is delivered in English and Putonghua, and students attend a weekly chapel to learn Biblical principles. Morning and afternoon sessions accommodate family schedules, and a school-run bus service supports safe travel. Parents are active participants through volunteer and community activities. As the first stage of the wider ICS continuum, the Kindergarten provides a strong foundation in character, faith, and early academics within a warm, international setting anchored in Christ.