Singapore
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The school operates on a mission-driven, non-profit framework. It emphasizes inquiry-based and play-based learning within its pedagogical approach. The environment is designed to support learning through authentic experiences and deliberate documentation of children's progress.
The school offers a Bilingual Mandarin Immersion Program designed for children from 18 months to 6 years old, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Mandarin.
There is a strong emphasis on collaboration among teachers, children, and families as part of the learning community.
The school highlights small teacher-to-child ratios and a partnership model between educators and families to support learning progress.
Lily Valley International Preschool offers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and transitions to the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) as children advance. The learning environment features specialized ateliers, such as the Light Atelier and Tinker and Maker Atelier, designed to stimulate creativity and exploration. A unique aspect of Lily Valley is its co-working space for parents which encourages active family participation in the educational journey
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.
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