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1. School Tour and Enquiry
Parents are encouraged to book a school tour as the first step. This visit allows families to learn more about the curriculum, view facilities, and meet educators. Admissions are open year-round, depending on space availability.
2. Application and Offer
Enrolment operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once an offer is extended, parents are given five days to confirm acceptance of the place. This timeframe is important because the place may be released if not secured.
3. Registration and Fee Payment
To secure a place, families must pay the one-time registration fee of SGD 654 and a refundable deposit of SGD 1,475. These fees confirm the child’s spot in the relevant class level (Playgroup through Kindergarten 2).
4. Class Placement and Orientation
Children are placed into age-appropriate classes based on the school’s age guidelines. Placement is finalised before the start date, and teachers support new students with a settling-in programme that gradually introduces routines and builds comfort.
The school does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system.
The school does not offer scholarships. The only fee adjustments published are sibling discounts (10% off for the older child, or for the first and second child when three siblings are enrolled).
Bucket House Preschool is a Reggio Emilia–inspired school in Woodlands, Singapore, serving children from 18 months to 6 years. Its bilingual immersion programme features Mandarin as the second language and blends planned activities with inquiry learning through the school’s “IEIE” method—Initiate, Explore, Inquire, Experiment. The curriculum is informed by Singapore’s EYDF and NEL frameworks. A distinctive feature is the Atelier, a studio-style space guided by a resident Atelierista where children explore diverse media and document their learning. Children also engage with the Mini Remida, which uses recycled and repurposed materials to foster creativity and sustainability. The school operates Monday to Friday, 7am–7pm, and offers enrichment such as Julia Gabriel Speech & Drama. Families are invited to book a tour, and admissions are open year-round subject to availability.
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.
✨ Discover where learning grows naturally.
👉 Book a visit with NEST at Dover Court.
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