AHI Preschool teaching approach is aptly expressed in the School’s motto ‘Learn, Grow, Play’. Teaching focuses on literacy, numeracy and skills development – Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social Skills (PIES) – through the use of fun, creative and interactive methods.
AHI Preschool offers full day and half day programmes for children of ages 18 months to 5 years old (Playgroup, Nursery and Kindergarten classes).
International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is now our main curriculum complemented by other teaching methods such Montessori, Jolly Phonics and Numicon. During Montessori classes, children make creative choices in their learning through age-appropriate self-directed activities assigned by the teacher. Jolly Phonics is a fun and child centred approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics(4 letter sounds). Numicon is a multi-sensory approach to teaching mathematics and is designed to help children understand connections between numbers.
2nd Language – Mandarin and Vietnamese – and outdoor activities are also essential building blocks included in the programme.
INTERNATIONAL EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM (IEYC)
We are an IEYC Membership School
Early years is often viewed as “the golden stage” for children development. it is important that at this stage, young learners are given the opportunity to develop their fundamental knowledge, social skills and physical and emotional well-being in a nurturing environment.
As such, Anne Hill International School aims for a holistic preschool education through the implementation of the International Early Years (IEYC) Curriculum. IEYC is a research-based curriculum that recognises global best practices for children from 2 to 5 years old. It adopts a play-based approach and encourages young learners to learn in the variety of activities relating to personal, social, and emotional development. IEYC is based on 8 principles and 4 Strands.
A key component of the IEYC is its thematic units of learning. Learning with IEYC means that students will engage in exciting themes/topics that will help them develop themselves in the 4 strands simultaneously.
IEYC also highlights the entire learning process and learning outcomes at different stages. It allows teachers to observe and assess students throughout their learning journey and offer proper support for each child.
For more information on this international curriculum, please visit: https://fieldworkeducation.com/curriculums/early-year
PRESCHOOL YEAR LEVELS
Kindergarten
4 - 5 years old
Hands on Experience, Problem Solving
Child gains experience and self confidence in thinking and making decisions of their own in everyday context.
Nursery (N1 & N2)
3 - 4 years old
Routine Task, Guided Learning Experience, Language
Language, motor and social skills are developed through routine and repetition.
Playgroup
18 months - 2 years old
Learning Through Play
Play becomes a natural way to expose the child to sounds and words as well as motivate them to learn about themselves and their surroundings.
