Which early years approach is right for your child?

If you're researching early years schools in Singapore, you've probably noticed that every school describes itself slightly differently. Play-based, Reggio-inspired, Montessori, Forest School... but what do these mean in practice, and how do you tell which is right for your child?

Join us for a discussion with early years leaders from Singapore international schools. They'll walk through how their settings work, what children get out of each approach, and how parents can make a confident choice.

Dover Court International School. A long-standing Nord Anglia school in Singapore with a strong inclusive ethos. Dover Court's Early Years is Reggio-inspired and play-based, with learning shaped by what the children are curious about rather than a fixed timetable. Their angle is useful for parents wanting to understand what a play-led, child-centred Early Years looks like in practice.

Dulwich College (Singapore). Part of the storied Dulwich family with roots going back to 1619 in London, Dulwich Singapore brings a British curriculum to a truly international community. Their Early Years programme is known for balancing academic rigour with play-based learning, a sweet spot many parents are looking for at this age.

Nexus. An established international school in Singapore running the IB Primary Years Programme from Early Years upwards. Their approach builds learning around big themes and questions rather than separate subjects, with plenty of outdoor and hands-on time. Their angle is useful for parents weighing up an IB start against more traditional British or American Early Years.