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The school emphasises an emergent curriculum where educators act as co-learners, listening to children and documenting their development. Classrooms and common spaces, described as Ateliers and Piazzas, are curated to encourage collaboration, dialogue, and self-expression. Routines such as meals and naps are planned in consultation with families, which allows children to feel secure and supported. Documentation is used to make learning visible and to reflect children’s social and emotional growth. The website does not publish a specific SEL programme by name or timetable.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN support.
The school offers a bilingual Mandarin–English programme, with educators teaching in both languages simultaneously. However, the website does not publish details of a dedicated EAL support programme or targeted assistance for children who are new to English.
The website does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, or designated wellbeing staff.
The school does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child protection policy on its website.
Blue House International’s River Valley (Jalan Mutiara) campus serves children 18 months–6 years in a homelike, two-storey setting near Great World City and Fort Canning Hill. The school is Reggio Emilia–inspired, with an emergent, bilingual Mandarin–English curriculum delivered by Mandarin and English educators working together. Children learn in curated indoor and outdoor Ateliers and Piazzas, with published educator-to-child ratios from 1:6 (Playgroup) to 1:10 (Kindergarten). Programmes run half-day or full-day, and 2025 fees are S$1,915–S$2,308 per month before GST. The campus connects with the wider Blue House community’s specialist offerings such as Discover Music and resident artist collaborations. Daily routines, naps, and meals are flexibly arranged in consultation with families. The academic calendar highlights closure days, celebration days, and parent events specific to Jalan Mutiara.
NEST, Dover Court International School’s Early Childhood Learning programme, gives young learners (aged 3 to 7) the best possible start. In a calm and nurturing environment, children learn through play, discovery and exploration – guided by expert teachers who spark curiosity and build confidence every step of the way.
From social–emotional wellbeing to early literacy and numeracy, our personalised approach ensures every child feels known, supported and inspired to thrive.
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