Bilingual Preschool

Your child’s learning journey starts here 

Holland International School has its own Preschool, where we provide quality Preschool education for children aged between the ages of 18 months and 4 years. We are one of the most established Preschools in the Bukit Timah area. The skills that your child will develop during its time at Preschool ensure a collaborative approach to school readiness and form a solid basis for its learning journey at Holland International School or any other Primary School. And above all we provide a safe and secure environment where children feel cherished and nourished with love and care.

A bilingual learning experience

At our Preschool, bilingual learning involves the presence of both Dutch and English language in the curriculum. Therefore each group is daily led by two teachers, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking teacher, ensuring that your child comes into contact with both Dutch and English. Our preschool is suitable for children of all nationalities and cultural backgrounds, as long as they’ve previously been exposed to either English or Dutch. 

Happy learners, by learning through play

At Preschool, the emphasis lies on ‘learning through play’, by exploring the units of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) that are relevant to a young child’s world. We encourage them to become explorers, creators and problem solvers. We learn through play, but also by collaboration. Cooperative learning is not only about what children learn, but also about how they learn. By implementing the Early Learning Stages of International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cooperative Structured Learning (CSL) into the daily routines at the Preschool we establish a continuous learning line that eases your child’s transition to primary education at Holland International School.

Extended days, sleeping facilities and school bus

At Preschool we offer extended hours operating between 8.30am – 2.30pm (1.30pm on Friday) and we provide sleeping facilities for children that need a nap to reenergize during the day. The school bus is provided by the trusted Woodlands transport service. Their drivers are experienced and reliable and there’s always a caring auntie on the bus to help your child travel in a secure manner. 

Assistants

Teachers in the group are supported by two assistants who help to facilitate a safe and secure environment.

Preschool overview

Our Preschool currently consists of three groups, each with a maximum of eighteen toddlers per day. Each group is led by one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking teacher, ensuring that your child is exposed to both the Dutch and English language with both Dutch and English.

Contact

Final responsibility for the preschool rests with Marc Briek, principal of Holland International School Limited. Marjolein Pronk is responsible for organizational and educational matters and is in charge of everyday activities. You can contact Marjolein at: marjoleinpronk@hollandinternationalschool.sg.

If you wish to come for a visit or if you have any questions about the admissions, please use the form below. We will contact you within 3 working days.