Early Years Education

Overview

At Swiss International School, we believe that the foundation of a lifelong love for learning is built in the early years. Our Early Years Programme, designed for children aged 3 to 5, is thoughtfully aligned with global best practices and tailored to meet the learning needs of young minds. Rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, our programme also aligns with the principles of the Single National Curriculum (SNC), ensuring a holistic start. We create a vibrant, safe, and joyful environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and creativity in every child.

Learning & Development

A Unique Child

We see every child as capable and full of potential. Our educators act as guides, helping young learners explore, imagine, and discover through meaningful experiences that support lifelong learning.

Positive Relationships

Our experienced and caring staff collaborate closely with families to create a warm and encouraging environment. Each child is both supported and challenged, helping them build trust and confidence.

Enabling Environments

We foster independent thinking through a rich mix of structured activities and child-led play. Our approach allows children to explore freely, developing critical skills both indoors and beyond the classroom walls.

Areas of Learning and Development

At Swiss International School, the Foundation Stage emphasizes holistic development—nurturing each child’s social skills, personal growth, and foundational knowledge to prepare them for an ever-evolving world.

Through engaging, hands-on experiences and a rich, stimulating learning environment, children are introduced to essential literacy and numeracy skills. Early exposure to core subjects such as Science, Mathematics, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is thoughtfully integrated to spark curiosity and encourage active learning from the very beginning.

Prime Areas

Specific Areas

Unique Approach to Learning

At Swiss International School, learning is shaped around the child’s natural curiosity and interests. We integrate both indoor and outdoor activities, allowing students to explore through play and hands-on experiences. Our teachers use these moments of engagement to build essential skills and introduce new concepts in a context that feels meaningful and exciting to each learner.

Circle Time

An enjoyable and inclusive start to the day, Circle Time helps build self-confidence, strengthen routines, and nurture positive relationships. It supports the development of social, emotional, and communication skills through meaningful group interactions.

Story Time

We make storytelling a magical and daily part of learning. Through curriculum-linked sessions, children are introduced to new vocabulary and encouraged to develop a deep love for language, imagination, and literature.

Creative Exploration

Our learning environment fosters creativity with opportunities for art, music, drama, and imaginative play—indoors and outdoors—promoting self-expression and cognitive growth.

Library Adventures

Children have access to a diverse and engaging collection of books, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling aids that inspire a lifelong passion for reading and discovery.