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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction
EtonHouse Quayside Pre-School offers the EtonHouse "Inquire.Think.Learn" Curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, for children aged 18 months to 6 years.
A key feature of the school is the ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion Programme, designed for families who want their children to develop fluency in Mandarin from an early age. This program integrates Mandarin into daily interactions, storytelling, and project-based learning.
The campus features thoughtfully designed learning spaces, including large outdoor areas for exploration and indoor ateliers for creative arts. Its central location near Robertson Walk offers opportunities for real-world learning experiences in the surrounding community, such as discovery walks by Singapore River.
EtonHouse Quayside Pre-School has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
EtonHouse Quayside Pre-School is located at Robertson Walk, 11 Unity Street,
02-20, Singapore 237995. The campus sits along the Singapore River in the central River Valley/Clarke Quay area and spans about 11,000 square feet, providing views of the city skyline. The location is convenient for families commuting to Singapore's business and dining districts.
Stages
The school caters to children from Pre-Nursery (18 months) up to Kindergarten 2 (6 years old). This progression supports transitions from early toddler years through the start of primary education.
Type
School type: Co-educational Day Pre-School. The setting is a day programme without boarding facilities. The school operates as a co-educational preschool within the EtonHouse network.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupil nationality mix: The campus describes a diverse international community with families from various backgrounds. Specific numbers of nationalities or local-to-international ratios are not published.
Additional learning support
Public information on explicit Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN) provisions at Quayside is not listed. The school emphasizes a diverse international community and inclusive learning environments, but specific SEN facilities are not detailed in public materials.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation: Singapore. The school is located in Singapore and operates as part of a Singapore-based international education group.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: Not stated. The materials reviewed do not indicate a religious programme or affiliation.
School day structure
The school day is from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, aligning with a full-day, flexible care model. The programme supports half-day and full-day options within that window.
Bus service
Bus service: Public information about a school-provided bus service for Quayside is not listed. City Pre-School on Collyer Quay (another EtonHouse campus) advertises a designated bus pickup/drop-off service, but that service is not described for Quayside. Families should confirm transport options with admissions.
Fees
Annual tuition at EtonHouse Quayside Pre-School ranges from SGD 29,772 to SGD 31,188 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration fee: S$1,308 (non-refundable and non-transferable). - Deposit (not subject to GST) payable on enrolment: - Pre‑Nursery: S$2,860. - Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2: S$2,730. - Total fees payable upon registration (registration fee + deposit): - Pre‑Nursery: S$4,168. - Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2: S$4,038.
Tuition fees (by year group and programme) — amounts shown include 9% GST where indicated
- Meals and snacks are included in the school fees. Monthly figures are provided as breakdown estimates for calculation purposes; termly fees are billed on a 10‑week term basis.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees are collected on a 10‑week term basis, four times a year. School fees are billed on a termly basis and are payable in full in advance. Any proration of school fees is calculated on a weekly basis according to term‑weeks remaining. - For new students, school fees are invoiced at least six months prior to the student's course commencement; if commencement is within six months, invoicing is immediate. Invoice due dates are stated on the invoice.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The pre‑school operates as a day childcare/pre‑school (services operate within daytime hours).
Other costs and fees
- Compulsory student insurance: S$19.62 (including GST) collected annually with school fees for the 2026 academic year. - Refundable deposit policy: - The refundable deposit is equivalent to one‑third of full‑day term school fees and is payable before the commencement of school. The deposit must be topped up if school fees increase to maintain the one‑third equivalence. - The deposit is repayable in full after deducting any amounts owed to the school provided written notice is given at least eight fee‑paying term‑weeks before withdrawal. If insufficient notice is given, 50% of the deposit will be retained. Payment of school fees in lieu of the notice period is not accepted. - Sibling discount: A 10% discount is applied to the school fees of the sibling(s) with the lower fees; no discount applies to the sibling with the highest school fee. - Uniforms: No separate uniform fee or uniform charge is specified in the published fee schedule.
Refund information
- Registration fee (S$1,308) is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. - The refundable deposit is subject to the withdrawal notice and retention conditions stated above. Any other refunds (for example, adjustments for prorated terms) are handled according to the invoicing and proration rules; proration is calculated on a weekly basis.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: PayNow, Credit Card, Wire Transfer. Payment details are provided to families once the full set of application documents is received.
Academics
EtonHouse Quayside Pre-School teaches Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
ECDA-registered pre-school serving Pre-Nursery (18 months) to Kindergarten 2 (6 years). The curriculum follows the Inquire.Think.Learn framework, an inquiry-based approach inspired by Reggio Emilia, with project-based learning across science, maths, arts, and languages. A ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion programme runs for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 1, with a bilingual environment and Japanese offered to native speakers. The learning environment emphasizes nature-based and river-adjacent learning, including discovery walks along the Singapore River, and uses dedicated spaces such as an indoor playground, library, and Visual Art Studio. The school supports ongoing teacher professional development through the Reggio Children International Network and offers specialist programmes in Arts and Physical Education.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school describes a diverse international community and an inquiry-based curriculum, but explicit Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provisions, staff, or initiatives are not detailed on the Quayside Pre-School page.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, nor is there indication of specialist SEN status on the Quayside Pre-School page.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion is offered, providing Mandarin instruction in a bilingual environment; there is no explicit English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme described on the page.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing information is not explicitly addressed on the Quayside Pre-School page, which concentrates on curriculum and learning environments.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies are not detailed on the Quayside Pre-School page; no safeguarding procedures are described.
Admissions
Admissions
The Quayside Pre-School serves children from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2 (18 months to 6 years). It is ECDA pre-school located at Robertson Walk, 11 Unity Street,
02-20, Singapore 237995. The school uses the Inquire.Think.Learn curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and offers ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 1, with bilingual English and Mandarin education. It provides a pathway to Primary through three Primary Schools across Singapore, including EtonHouse Orchard. Contact: +65 6221 1050; [email protected].
FAQs
What age range does EtonHouse Quayside serve?
The school caters for children from 18 months to 6 years old, covering Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school uses the EtonHouse Inquire.Think.Learn curriculum, an inquiry-based approach inspired by Reggio Emilia. Project-based learning spans science, maths, arts, and languages.
What is the ZhongHua Mandarin Immersion programme?
This programme provides Mandarin-dominant, inquiry-based learning delivered exclusively in Mandarin for Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 1. It aims to develop early Mandarin fluency.
Where is the school located?
EtonHouse Quayside is at Robertson Walk, 11 Unity Street, along the Singapore River in the River Valley/Clarke Quay area. The 11,000 sq ft campus offers city skyline views.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from approximately SGD 29,772 to SGD 31,188 per year. Registration fee is SGD 1,308 with refundable deposits varying by age group.
What facilities does the campus have?
The campus includes an indoor playground, library, Visual Art Studio, Learner's Loft, and an Outdoor Adventure Park across 11,000 square feet of learning space.
Is the school bilingual?
Yes, the school offers bilingual instruction in English and Mandarin. Japanese is also available for native speakers.
What are the school hours?
The school operates from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, supporting both half-day and full-day programme options within that window.
Is there a bus service?
A bus service is not specifically listed for the Quayside campus. Parents should enquire directly with the school about transport arrangements.
Does the school have SEN support?
SEN provisions are not publicly listed for this campus. The school promotes inclusive environments but specific SEN details are not disclosed.
Does the school have a parent association?
There is no dedicated PTA page, but the school promotes parent engagement through an Open Door Policy inviting parents to interact with educators.
