Picking the right early childhood education provider is crucial; your choice will have a significant influence on the academic and intellectual foundations your child will depend on throughout their personal educational journey. International preschools provide an edge for your child in several aspects. Let us delve into the hidden benefits of international preschools in Singapore for your child.
A Well Rounded Curriculum
A well-rounded curriculum develops more than just critical thinking and problem solving skills; it fosters a holistic approach to growth that nurtures a child’s creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.
It is for this reason that the MindChamps curriculum, backed by research in the fields of Education, Psychology, Neuroscience and Theatre, is grounded on our proprietary S.M.I.L.E.S.™ methodology, a framework that nurtures Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Linguistic, Emotional and Social skills.
When combined with our 3-Mind Approach, our award-winning model for early learning in the 21st century, your child will be better equipped to thrive in an ever-changing future with a positive attitude towards learning.
A Pedagogy That Encourages Understanding
Traditional Rote learning methods rely heavily on memorization bearing little emphasis on understanding of the subject or establishing connectedness between different concepts and topics.
The best international preschools, such as MindChamps, through our Enquiry Teaching and Learning™ approach, encourage children to be curious and ask questions that will lead to exploration, foster critical thinking, and promote a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Immersive Learning
International preschools often offer opportunities for immersive learning, which, besides fostering deeper engagement, enhance critical thinking and creativity. For example, at MindChamps Performing Arts PreSchool, various performing arts disciplines like singing, drama, dance and music are interwoven into everyday lessons.
Through fun and exciting activities such as rhymes, songs, games and role-playing, your child will not only explore, experiment, and discover in a meaningful context, but also acquire a strong foundation for future academic success and personal growth.
World Class Educators
Choosing an international preschool will allow your child to be exposed to educators that are stringently selected and professionally trained. The MindChamps team of educators represent the cream of the crop, possessing extensive educational qualifications and expertise.
Each educator has to undergo up to 200 hours of extensive training and accreditation here at MindChamps, and are personally coached by members of the Our World Research, Advisory and Programme Development Team, who are recognised as leading experts in the domains of Education, Psychology, Neuroscience and Theatre.
Smaller Teacher-Child Ratio
Smaller student to caregiver ratios allow our dedicated staff to pay adequate attention to the unique needs of each child, ensuring they receive the support they need for their personal and academic development.
MindChamps makes an effort to ensure that our teacher-child ratios fall within the recommendations of the early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). In fact, they’re significantly better than those stated in the guidelines.
| Level | Age | Ratio Set By ECDA | MindChamps Ratio |
| Playgroup | 18 months to 2 years old | 1 : 8 | 1 : 6 |
| Nursery 1 | The year they turn 3 | 1 : 12 | 1 : 7 |
| Nursery 2 | The year they turn 4 | 1 : 15 | 1 : 9 |
| Kindergarten 1 | The year they turn 5 | 1 : 20 | 1 : 11 |
| Kindergarten 2 | The year they turn 6 | 1 : 25 | 1 : 12 |
In Closing
MindChamps PreSchool offers an internationally acclaimed and holistic education for your child. We are conveniently located in more than 50 locations throughout Singapore. In addition to our standard curriculum MindChamps PreSchools, we also offer specialised Chinese PreSchools and Performing Arts PreSchool as options for parents who prefer a different curricular emphasis.
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