The youngest generation of ISKL students are taught with stimulating teaching methods uniting a plethora of emotional, sensorial, cognitive, physical, creative and social skills in order that they are inspired from an early age to access primary learning with enthusiasm.  Focusing on foundational learning techniques, that recognise the differing developmental needs of each child, is imperative in building the blocks to a higher education.  Our curriculum focuses on both teacher-led and child-led activities to ensure early and optimal success levels with classrooms that meet the needs of each individual Elementary member.

The ISKL environment nurtures its young students with structure so as to develop growing minds with an acute awareness of their personal role in the world, whilst also forming healthy relationships with peers and adults.  Trust is an element of early life that children rely on and it is, therefore, integral in building communication skills during a child’s day-to-day life within the school environment.

Well resourced classrooms, indoor and outdoor learning spaces, equipped with purpose-built playgrounds and climbing equipment, give each child access to a safe and fun environment in which to develop gross motor, physical and social development skills.

Nature and nurture go hand in hand at ISKL whereby the seeds of life are sown in the Early Childhood years’ outdoor classrooms to establish empathy with the natural environment around them.  The student’s role in assisting the future health of themselves and the world is learned through active play in understanding life skills including composting, recycling, up-cycling, cooking and health-driven activities.

“The future is not one dimensional and neither should a child’s education”.

The aim of all educators within the ISKL Early Childhood team is for these young students to become future educators in integrity and respect for the world they live in.  Knowledge and understanding of how their, and others, carbon footprint impacts the environment is an unsurpassable element of establishing connections between personal, social and academic responsibility.

Early Years learning is a balanced partnership between child, parent and educator.  Supporting each other in the structure of a personalized plan for each individual student is an approach that provides a strong foundation for their future.  Content is integrated into thematic units and student-initiated interest areas in order to merge both child-led activities in hands-on learning spaces.

Dear Parents, 

For our youngest students, learning is about inspiring curiosity and learning through play. ISKL’s Early Childhood Program (Prep Reception, Prep Junior, and Prep Senior) is based on the development of the whole child with social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative skills cultivated through learning experiences and activities within structured and creative environments. 

In line with current research our teachers scaffold and support a broad range of active learning opportunities. Children construct their own knowledge about themselves, others, and the world around them by practicing developmentally appropriate skills, making choices about their individual learning, and communicating their understanding through healthy relationships with peers and adults.

Our Early Childhood faculty and staff are committed to ensuring an exceptional education for our learners. We value a partnership with parents and the connection between school and home, which nurtures a strong foundation for lifelong learning experiences.

• Small class sizes with a friendly and caring atmosphere.
• Large, well-resourced classrooms where independence is nurtured and curiosity encouraged.
• Our World Language Program (Chinese and Spanish) commences in Prep Senior.
• Wide range of technology tools to enhance learning
• Developmentally appropriate learning spaces: child-friendly kitchen, woodworking, gardens, art studio.
• Outdoor learning spaces and climbing wall.
• Purpose-built playground for gross motor development.
• Specialist faculty that provide extra support for language, literacy, social and emotional and physical development.

Yours in partnership,

Julie Olson
Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Contact
P: +603 4813 5001
E: [email protected] 

Julie is the Elementary School Principal and has been with ISKL since 2016. She has served as ES Principal and MS Principal in Ghana and the US. Previous to her nineteen years as a Principal, Julie was a school counselor and taught Grade 2 and Grade 3 students. She holds a Masters of School Administration in Educational Leadership, a Masters in School Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Speech Communication.

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