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718 Mountbatten Road, Singapore 437738. The campus spans about 6,050 square metres and is set amid lush greenery with large outdoor spaces and natural surroundings in the heart of Mountbatten.
Nature Pre-School serves children from 18 months to 6 years. Classes are organized by age group from Pre-Nursery through Nursery (Nursery 1 and Nursery 2) to Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, with ECDA and EtonHouse ratios published for each level. A bespoke Primary Preparation Programme supports Kindergarten 1 and 2 as they transition to primary school.
The school operates as an IB World School within the EtonHouse network and delivers a bilingual program in English and Mandarin. It emphasises an internationally oriented early-years curriculum with an explicit pathway to primary education.
Public materials do not list specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions for Nature Pre-School.
No country-specific affiliation is stated; the school is located in Singapore as part of the EtonHouse network offering IB World School programmes.
No religious affiliation is stated.
Operational hours run from 7am to 7pm to support flexible drop-off and pick-up. The school notes ongoing operation during term breaks with engaging programmes, aside from public holidays and designated professional days.
A school bus service is not listed in the available public materials.
Application / Registration Fees and Deposit
- Registration fee (non-refundable & non-transferrable): SGD 2,180 per student.
- Refundable deposit: an amount charged at registration: Pre‑Nursery deposit SGD 3,023; Nursery 1–Kindergarten 2 deposit SGD 2,895. The deposit is equivalent to one‑third of a full‑day term school fee and must be topped up if fees increase. The deposit is repayable after deductions, subject to the school's withdrawal notice requirements.
Tuition fees (by programme and payment frequency)
- General billing: School fees are charged on a termly basis (four terms per year). Meals and snacks are included in the school fees. Any proration is calculated on a weekly basis according to the number of term‑weeks remaining in the academic term. School fees are billed on a termly basis and are payable in full in advance. For new students, invoices are issued at least six months prior to course commencement or immediately if the commencement date is within six months; invoice due dates are shown on the invoice.
- Pre‑Nursery (18 months to 2 years old):
- 5 Full Days — Monthly (including 9% GST): SGD 3,294.11; Termly: SGD 9,882.33. A government basic subsidy (where applicable to Singaporean children) reduces the monthly/termly amounts (example monthly with subsidy shown as SGD 2,994.11; termly with subsidy SGD 8,982.33).
- 5 Half Days — Monthly (including 9% GST): SGD 2,964.69; Termly: SGD 8,894.07. Subsidised monthly/termly examples are SGD 2,814.69 monthly and SGD 8,444.07 termly for eligible Singaporean children.
- Nursery 1–2 (2 to 4 years old):
- 5 Full Days — Monthly (including 9% GST): SGD 3,154.71; Termly: SGD 9,464.13. Subsidised monthly/termly examples: SGD 2,854.71 monthly and SGD 8,564.13 termly for eligible Singaporean children.
- 5 Half Days — Monthly (including 9% GST): SGD 2,839.22; Termly: SGD 8,517.66. Subsidised monthly/termly examples: SGD 2,689.22 monthly and SGD 8,067.66 termly for eligible Singaporean children.
- Kindergarten 1–2 (5 to 6 years old):
- 5 Full Days — Monthly (including 9% GST): SGD 3,154.71; Termly: SGD 9,464.13. Subsidised monthly/termly examples shown: SGD 2,854.71 monthly and SGD 8,564.13 termly for eligible Singaporean children.
Fees required at registration (summary)
- Pre‑Nursery total fees upon registration (Registration fee + Deposit): SGD 5,203.
- Nursery 1–Kindergarten 2 total fees upon registration (Registration fee + Deposit): SGD 5,075.
Other compulsory fees and discounts
- Compulsory student insurance: SGD 19.62 (including GST) collected annually with school fees payment.
- Sibling discount: 10% discount applied to gross school fees for siblings (no discount for the sibling with the highest school fee; discount revision occurs if a sibling ceases to be enrolled).
- Uniform fees or separate uniform charge: no separate uniform fee is listed among the fees on the school's fee schedule.
Billing schedule, payment terms and refunds
- Billing schedule: fees are billed termly (four times per year) and are payable in full in advance each term. Any proration is calculated on a weekly basis for the remaining term‑weeks.
- Invoicing for new students: invoices will be issued at least six months before course commencement; if commencement is within six months, invoices are issued immediately. Invoice due dates are stated on the invoice.
- Refunds and deposit return: the refundable deposit is repaid in full after deducting any amounts owed, provided written notice is served at least eight fee‑paying term‑weeks before withdrawal. If insufficient withdrawal notice is given, 50% of the deposit will be retained. Payment of school fees in lieu of the notice period is not accepted.
Boarding fees
- Boarding provision: not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.
Payment options
- Accepted payment methods: PayNow, Credit Card, and Wire Transfer. Specific payment details are provided to families after the full set of application documents is received.
Public materials do not publish a breakdown of pupil nationalities. The bilingual English-Mandarin environment and international family testimonials suggest a mix of local and international families.
EtonHouse Nature Pre-School is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme. Serving children aged 18 months to 6 years, the school provides a bilingual environment in English and Mandarin. The campus features extensive outdoor spaces, including a large sandpit, bike tracks, water play areas, and a sensory garden designed to engage all five senses. Unique facilities such as the ReAldo Lab encourage creative exploration with loose parts and open-ended materials. Families seeking a nature-centric early education with a focus on sustainability and hands-on learning will find this pre-school particularly appealing.
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