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Blue House International was established in Singapore as an early years organisation inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. The East Coast campus, also referred to as the Rambai campus, was opened to extend the school’s offerings to families living in the eastern part of the city. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, with the environment positioned as a “third teacher.” While the website shares its educational philosophy, it does not provide details on founding ownership or the exact year of establishment.
The school highlights a strong sense of community, with events that bring families, children, and educators together. At the East Coast campus, weekly community walks are part of the routine, encouraging children and families to engage with their local surroundings. Cultural celebrations, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, are also featured in campus events, alongside sustainability initiatives like the on-site Recycling Centre (“Karung Guni”).
The school’s website does not describe a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Instead, parent involvement is evident through open houses, cultural events, and parent-accompanied playgroup sessions that encourage families to join their children’s learning. Families are also invited to participate in workshops, such as music-led sessions, and community gatherings that provide opportunities to connect with educators. Communication with parents is supported through newsletters and campus updates. These approaches reflect an emphasis on collaboration between families and the school community, even in the absence of a formal PTA structure.
Blue House International – East Coast (Rambai Road) is a small, garden-based early years centre serving children aged 18 months to 6 years. The campus hosts Playgroup through Kindergarten 2 with educator-to-child ratios from 1:6 to 1:10, and a stated capacity of about 60 children. The school follows a Reggio Emilia-inspired emergent curriculum and offers a bilingual English–Mandarin environment where Mandarin and English educators work concurrently. Children spend extended time outdoors and the environment is treated as a “third teacher,” with learning flowing between a central piazza, veranda and garden. Families can opt into the Discover Programme, including Discover Art, Discover Mandarin and Discover Music. The site also describes a partnered school bus option with morning drop-off for a 9:00 a.m. start and midday/afternoon returns.
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