Programme Structure (2010-2011)

Year Level Age Admission Criteria
Playgroup 1 to 2 years old 1 year old at time of admission
Pre-Nursery 2 to 3 years old Birth year 2008, 2 years old at time of admission
Nursery 3 to 4 years old Birth year 2007
Lower Kindergarten 4 to 5 years old Birth year 2006
Upper Kindergarten 5 to 6 years old Birth year 2005

School Hours

Playgroup
2-day / 3-day week Morning Session 1: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Session 2: 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Afternoon Session 3: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pre-Nursery to Upper Kindergarten
Morning Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Monday to Friday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Semi-Full Day (Nursery & Above) Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Full Day (Nursery & Above) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Semi-Full Day*
(5 Mornings PLUS Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons)

Option 1: Afternoon English Programme

The English class in the afternoon will focus on the acquisition of English language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of each unit’s central idea through extended unit learning engagements.

Option 2: Afternoon Putonghua Enhancement Programme
The Putonghua Enhancement class in the afternoon will be a language immersion program and is offered to Nursery and Lower Kindergarten children. The children will be grouped according to their Putonghua level and the main focus will be on the acquisition of Putonghua languages skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Full Day*
(Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
The full-day option includes one of the above-mentioned 3-day programmes (English or Putonghua), plus two days of drama, arts, science and cooking activities.

*Commencing September 2010