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The Bukit Batok East campus is a purpose-built preschool environment designed for comfort, safety, and exploration. The environment is warm and spacious, with cosy reading corners, sensory play areas, and child-friendly furniture that help children settle and explore. Learning extends beyond the classroom through real-world experiences connected to the Bukit Batok community, including simple neighbourhood walks and small projects. The learning spaces include classrooms, a Music Room, an Art & Cookery Room, an Outdoor Playground, and Community Courts to support daily activities. The school teaches a strong bilingual foundation in English and Mandarin.
The campus offers an Outdoor Playground, a Multi-purpose Hall, and Community Courts for physical activities. Outdoor play and movement are integrated into daily routines. The Multi-purpose Hall enables indoor activities and group movement. The Community Courts provide space for social play and active learning.
Classrooms, a Music Room, and an Art & Cookery Room form the core learning spaces. An Outdoor Playground and a Sand Pit support hands-on exploration, while a Community Court offers space for learning beyond the classroom. Real-World Learning Experiences connected to the Bukit Batok Community connect daily activities to the local environment. The curriculum is holistic, integrating insights from neuroscience, child psychology, and theatre, and employs a bilingual English and Mandarin approach. Reading corners, sensory play areas, and child-friendly furniture support safe, comfortable learning.
Family-based activities are organized to involve families in the preschool journey. Real-world experiences outside the classroom include neighbourhood walks and small projects that connect learning to the Bukit Batok community. These activities foster engagement beyond formal lessons and involve parents in the learning process. The learning approach also includes theatre-inspired elements as part of the holistic curriculum, enriching experiences beyond core instruction.
The preschool offers a values-based curriculum grounded in Christian principles, emphasizing moral and character education alongside academic learning. Programs cater to children aged 18 months to 6 years.
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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