English Early Years
A safe, nurturing, and play-based learning environment where every child develops confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
The English Early Years provides a safe, supportive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that fosters social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, as well as independence, a love for learning, and a strong foundation for academic success. We embrace cultural diversity and value each child's unique and individual qualities and needs.
LEARNING AT EVERY STAGE
The English Early Years Programme follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and draws on international best practices in early childhood education. Through play-based and inquiry-led learning, children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically, while also receiving their first introduction to the German language in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Kindergarten
Ages 3–5 years
Children begin their early learning journey through play, exploration, creativity, and meaningful everyday experiences. They develop language, social, emotional, physical, and creative skills in a caring and stimulating environment.
Pre-Primary
Ages 5–6 years
Children continue to build confidence, independence, and school readiness, preparing them for the routines, expectations, and learning experiences of primary school.
WHY CHOOSE OUR EARLY YEARS?
Child-Centered Learning
A learning journey as unique as every child.
Every child is encouraged to make their own unique experiences within different environments and situations while developing according to their individual strengths and needs.
AT A GLANCE
Age Group
Ages 3–5 years old
Kindergarten-E
Pre-Primary
School Hours
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–2:00 PM
Afternoon Activities
Optional, 3x/week
2:15–3:35 PM
Language of Instruction
English with German language learning
Curriculum
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
A DAY IN EARLY YEARS
7:30am
to
9:30am
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Morning Circle
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Sports Activities / Individual or Group Work Time
9:30am
to
10:20am
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Outdoor Activities / Playground
10:20am
to
1:50pm
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Units of Inquiry (includes academic lessons)
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German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
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Sports Activities / Individual or Group Work
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Time Lunch
1:50pm
to
2:00pm
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Early Good-bye (for students who don't have afternoon activities)
2:15pm
to
3:35pm
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Afternoon Activities / Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
German Language Learning
As an accredited German School Abroad, we place great importance on introducing children to the German language from an early age. We believe that meaningful language learning is a long-term journey that begins with positive, engaging experiences in the Early Years.
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