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SPARK (Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework) Certification and Recertification (2017, multiple campuses): A quality assurance framework by Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) that assesses preschools on areas such as teaching, learning, and administration. It signifies that the school has met national standards for early childhood care and education.
Asianparent Awards 2025 – Parent’s Choice, Best Reggio-Emilia Preschool: Recognises preschools voted by parents for excellence in applying the Reggio Emilia approach.
Influential Brands Top Premium Preschool 2024: A consumer choice award that identifies the most trusted premium preschool brand in Singapore.
Asianparent Awards 2024 – Best in Category, “Most Holistic Campus”: Awarded to Odyssey for being recognised by parents as excelling in providing broad-based campus offerings.
Asianparent Awards 2023 – “Experts’ Choice”: A panel-based recognition highlighting Odyssey as a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool.
ECDA Outstanding Award for Teaching and Learning (2013): A recognition by the Early Childhood Development Agency for excellence in curriculum design and teaching practice.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Dempsey provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years, following the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. The campus offers a unique forest-themed learning environment within Singapore's historic Dempsey Hill. Notable facilities include an Atelier for creative arts, a Jam Studio for music exploration, and extensive outdoor spaces that transform the surrounding forest into an extension of the classroom. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class, promoting bilingual proficiency from an early age.
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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A clear guide to the main international school curricula in Singapore and how to choose the right one for your child.
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