Early Years | Kindergarten - NPS International School

Kindergarten

Our carefully designed, three-year programme for children aged 3–5 (Nursery, Lower and Upper Kindergarten) combines interactive, experiential learning with a broad-based curriculum emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and core subjects. Using proven methods like Jolly Phonics and the Oxford Reading Scheme, our international curriculum equips children with the skills and confidence to transition smoothly into Primary School.

Kindergarten Programme

Child recognizes and quantifies numerals 1 to 10 through concrete objects
Blend, decode, reading and writing 3 letter words
Good learning experience through letters, music and sandpaper letters
Jolly Phonics and Oxford Reading Schemes
Literacy and numeracy skills
Learn self-awareness, identify places and people around
Vowel, consonant phonetic knowledge for reading and writing

We offer a broad-based approach towards Primary academics with emphasis on core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. Your child will be engaged in experiential learning through a variety of resources to develop appropriate skills and knowledge through learning with us.

Our Kindergarten programme is a carefully designed, interactivity-based learning methodology aimed at building a strong academic foundation in children. This course is for the duration of three years and is offered for students aged 3 –5, with three entry points at Nursery, Lower Kindergarten and Upper Kindergarten.

Our highly enjoyable Kindergarten programme results in the acquisition of listening, literacy and numeracy skills, allowing students to comfortably transition into primary school. We use the tried and tested Jolly Phonics and Oxford Reading schemes, providing a solid foundation for developing reading and writing abilities in children.

The kindergarten curriculum has been developed in-house by the staff and academic advisors of NPS International School.

Fee structure

Nursery 1

3 years old

S$1350 per month (12 months fees payable)

Kindergarten 1 & 2

4-5 years old

S$1550 per month (12 months fees payable)

Application Charges
Please contact the school admissions office for directly for Early Years Application fee details.

S$200 plus GST

Facility Fee (Annual, per student)

S$840

Students’ activities & events recovery

S$50 – S$100 (per term)

FPS Premium including admin fee

Included

Student Medical Insurance Premium including administrative charges
(For Mandatory cases and for others who opt in)

Included

Sibling concession

S$150

Refundable Deposit

Nil

Term 1

Fees payable by 1st Apr

Term 2

Fees payable by 1st Jul

Term 3

Fees payable by 1st Nov

Books

Included

Bus / Transport

Extra

Uniforms

Extra

All fees are subject to GST. Fees are subject to change without notice.
All fees payable via GIRO.
Activities involving specialist outside coaches / trainers or usage of outside facilities may be subject to additional activity fees and will be notified.
Application fee will not be refunded under any circumstance.
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Curriculum Guide

Kindergarten Programme

Kindling curiosity

Pre-Kindergarten

3 - 4 years

This programme aims to introduce letter sounds of the alphabet through songs, sandpaper, letters and related activities
Recognise and quantify numerals 1 – 10 using concrete objects
Understand who we are, identify places and people around us

Kindergarten 1

4 - 5 years

Blend, decode, read and write simple sentences
Recognise and quantify numerals 1 – 30, identify patterns in the environment and measure length using nonstandard units
Introduction to Science, History and Geography through project-base learning

Kindergarten 2

5 - 6 years

Follow Stage 1 of the Cambridge Literacy, Numeracy and Science curriculum
Use phonetic knowledge to read and write creatively
Second language – French or Hindi Programme

Learning Support Policy

If the teachers suspect that a student has a specific educational need, they shall bring the matter to the attention of the Principal/Deputy Principal/Coordinator. Educational need is to be interpreted in its widest sense, including slow learning or other comprehension issues.
A referral form shall be submitted to the Learning Support Counsellor and shall be authorized by the Principal/Deputy Principal.
The counsellor shall observe the student in class and meet the parents to discussthe course of action based on the observation in class. Homeroom teachers shall be then informed and guided on how to support the child.
If the student has any other issues (behavioural/psychological), the student may be referred to the external counsellor. If required, a shadow teacher may be called by the parents upon approval from the Principal. The Learning Support Counsellor may assist the student inside or outside of class.

MESSAGE

From the Principal’s Desk

We are witnessing an onslaught of changing trends in society, values, family life and of course in education. The challenge before us today is to mould students into caring and creative human beings. A system of education which is holistic, complete and gives sufficient scope for thinking, creativity and originality is absolutely necessary.

NPS International School delivers an international programme that is second to none offering exciting possibilities in a regularly upgraded campus, a faculty rich in talent and experience in grooming young lives and systems honed over six decades by the Group of schools.
Our expectations are high, not only from our students but from our staff as well. All-round education offered by the school in the classroom, the playgrounds and the campus in many ways encapsulates a training that has all the richness and flavour of a global educational approach.
I feel great joy and pride in the accomplishments of our students and faculty over the past decade. The alumni of our school bear testimony to the fact that each and every teacher has played her role to the fullest.

Despite the blitzkrieg of media attention on seemingly irrelevant matters, quality shines through in every sphere of our school life and that is our true achievement.

DR. GOPALKRISHNA

VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Real stories from parents and alumni who’ve experienced the NPSI difference, where care and growth come together.

“At NPSI, the teachers are very experienced and well-educated. They have a good understanding of the skillsets that students require, and they share their expertise with the students, developing their skillsets over time and preparing them as future industry participants.”

“My English isn’t very good, and when I first arrived at NPSI it was very tough. I couldn’t understand the concepts being taught or the language my classmates were speaking, but my teachers are very kind and helpful. They help us with extra lessons and are very thoughtful. Whenever they think I don’t understand, they ask me if I do and help me with the concept.”!

“NPSI teachers are very nice and teach very well. They are often very helpful, they give extra classes and advice to help you achieve a good career in the future. The teachers are very professional.”

“NPSI is a holistic school as it provides not only curriculum-based education, but also opportunities for children to be actively engaged and achieve in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. It offers a broad horizon of activities that children can take part in, ensuring that at each stage they are given the right exposure to what they can expect in the outside world, so they are better equipped before they leave the school.”

“What I like about NPS is the openness of the school, from the principal and head of school to the teachers. They are always open to answering questions and encouraging children to speak up, ask questions, and explore where they want to go.

I also appreciate how holistic the school is. My younger child is in primary school and they are given many opportunities in dance, music, arts, and sports, along with experiences like OBTs (Outbound Trips).”