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Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction
The Schoolhouse welcomes children aged 2 months to 6 years. It offers a play-based curriculum with a bilingual twist, teaching in English and Mandarin to build language skills early on. Backed by 35 years of experience, the focus is on practical skills—think collaboration and creativity—through hands-on activities like art and outdoor play. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms and outdoor spaces designed for young explorers. A standout feature is the multiple literacies program, connecting kids to culture, technology, and the environment.
249 Sembawang Rd, Sembawang Country Club, Singapore 758352
The Essentials
The Schoolhouse - Sembawang has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
The Sembawang campus is located at 249 Sembawang Road, near the Sembawang Country Club and within easy reach of families living in the northern part of Singapore.
Stages
The campus provides Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, and Kindergarten levels.
Type
The school operates as a co-educational preschool and childcare centre.
Additional learning support
The school's curriculum includes a bilingual immersion approach in English and Mandarin, and learning is supported through a small class size environment.
Country affiliation
The school does not have any country affiliation.
Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliation.
School day structure
The centre operates from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. This schedule covers a full day programme suitable for infants through Kindergarten.
Bus service
The school does not offer a bus service.
Fees
The school does not have their fee structure publicly available.
Academics
The Schoolhouse - Sembawang teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0.5 to 6.
Curriculum
The Schoolhouse curriculum combines bilingual immersion, inquiry-based play, and relationship-driven teaching to support children’s growth. Each classroom is co-taught by English and Mandarin teachers, creating a natural language learning environment. Core literacy and numeracy are introduced through practical activities like storytelling, reading, and applied math tasks. Creative and exploratory programmes such as Maker House, Art House, and Music Around the World encourage hands-on learning across arts and STEM. Social and emotional learning is integrated through initiatives like the G.E.M.S programme and wellness activities that focus on empathy, resilience, and self-awareness. Together, these elements provide children with structured opportunities to develop academically, socially, and emotionally in a balanced way.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school incorporates a dedicated G.E.M.S programme, which stands for Growing & Regulating Emotions, Expressing Individuality, Mindful Connections, and being Socially Equipped. This structured social-emotional learning curriculum spans four terms, covering eight key topics such as empathy, emotional awareness, teamwork, and decision-making. It’s designed to help young children identify and manage emotions, develop empathy, and improve social interactions.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not have any specilized SEN programme.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not have publicly available information on their EAL.
Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes student mental well-being through its Urban Wellness Programme. This initiative includes activities like Music Around The World and G.E.M.S House, aimed at nurturing emotional awareness, resilience, self-awareness, and empathy, integrated into the weekly learning experience.
Safeguarding
The Schoolhouse (as part of Busy Bees) communicates a strong commitment to child safety and safeguarding practices, including ongoing staff training and a global governance structure.
Admissions
Admissions
The school does not have publicly available information on their admission process.
Scholarships
The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.
Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
FAQs
What does The Schoolhouse Sembawang offer?
Play-based bilingual English-Mandarin curriculum for children aged 2 months to 6 years, backed by 35 years of experience.
Age range?
2 months to 6 years.
Is it bilingual?
Yes, English and Mandarin instruction builds language skills from early age.
Where?
In the Sembawang area of Singapore.
What is multiple literacies?
A programme connecting reading, writing, and language across multiple modalities.
History?
The Schoolhouse has 35 years of early childhood education experience.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN?
Not mentioned.
Facilities?
Age-appropriate classrooms and outdoor spaces for exploration.
How many centres?
The Schoolhouse operates 13 centres across Singapore.
