WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING

INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT

The first school your child attends, preschool, is a personal and daunting decision making process,

however if you consider these factors the decision making for a preschool in Singapore will be a lot

less stressful.

The first decision you needs to make is which type of preschool you are looking for

Childcare centres in Singapore aret regulated by the Early Childhood Development Agents and cater to

working parents. These schools usually operate on a 7am to 7pm full-time schedule and prepare

children for local schools.

On the other hand, International kindergartens in Singapore that operate as foreign system preschools

are regulated by the Ministry of Education, have more flexible hours of operation and offer a

curriculum for the specific needs of the international community. There's a number of Singapore

preschools that cater primarily for international community children.

Preschool education isn't mandatory in Singapore, but nonetheless the majority of parents send their

child or children to one. Most international kindergartens in Singapore accept children from 2 years of

age to 5 years of age, it's really the parent's decision on what age to enroll their child. It also can

depend on the circumstances when a child is enrolled.

One of the key factors in selecing a preschool is the quality of the teachers. It's important to know the

experience of the teaching staff and the quality of teaching they utilize. It's okay to visit the school and

even talk with the teacher that probably will be teaching your child. Simply request to meet with the

teacher so that your visit time isn't impacted. You should expect a caring, secure, and fun atmosphere

combined with an educational platform that offers a well-developed curriculum.

Another important factor is the safety and security. While Singapore Kindergartens are required to be

inspected and approved by the Civil Defense Force, parents look for the a safe and secure outdoor

space with activities that are integrated into the core classroom curriculum.

Communications is another consideration. Since it's becoming more professional for a preschool in

Singapore to communicate with parents, they use a variety of tools to do so. Some of these may

include daily planners, pictures of children, school reports and notices, as well as, weekly newsletters

and staff performance assessments.

Parents from an international community often decide to send their children to a school that has

children from their home country, but also offers a diversity of nationalities and cultures.

Because fee levels differ between international nursery schools, one must keep their budget in mind

when choosing their school.

It's recommended that you register your child early once you've chosen a school, as the popular

preschools in Singapore often have a waiting list.Although registration fees are payable during

registration, you're not contractually committed to having your child attend the school, but it does put

your child in placement if your final decision is that preferred school.

Personal recommendations can play an important role in choosing the right international kindergarten

in Singapore. You can either see what past parents and existing parents have to say by visiting a

school's website or just ask the school to put you in touch with parents and talk with them directly.

One more thing, parents should trust their instincts. Since parents have their own personal

circumstances, likes and dislikes that need considered in the decision making, selecting a school will

vary and the way you approach them will vary as well.

Whatever you decide, it's surely going to be the most comfortable international kindergarten in

Singapore for you and your child.