Ages 2-3
Nursery 1
A gentle first step into school life through sensory play, songs, and warm daily routines.
Early Years
A joyful beginning for your child
At SGIS, children learn through play, inquiry, and discovery in a safe, nature-rich environment. Guided by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage and enriched by innovative practices from Singapore, our integrated curriculum combines academics, creativity and values.
We nurture confident, caring, and curious learners who are ready for primary school and ready for life.
Where play meets purpose through an integrated journey of learning, culture, and character.
SGIS'S ADVANTAGE
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower students to be adaptable and grounded global changemakers.
Our vision is to create a high-achieving multicultural learning community that is deeply rooted in Asia while embracing the world.
We believe early childhood is where this mission and vision take root, in the joyful, curious and compassionate beginnings of every child’s learning journey.
Our Philosophy
- Inquiry-based learning - nurturing curiosity through projects, exploration, and questioning.
- Play-based learning - recognising that play is the most meaningful way for children to understand the world.
- Nature and Place-based learning - extending classrooms into calm, green and inspiring outdoor spaces as well as connecting children with the world around them so that they have a deeper appreciation of their surroundings.
- Community and Service Learning - involving children in age-appropriate projects to grow empathy and care for others.
Values-Based Approach
Children practise respect, kindness, gratitude, responsibility, and cultural sensitivity daily. From sharing toys to celebrating Thai and global traditions, values are lived out in ways that shape both character and compassion. Children also engage in kindness projects such as toy/book drives, campus clean-ups and intergenerational visits.
Integrated Curriculum
Our curriculum is guided by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework and enriched by some of Singapore’s most innovative early childhood practices, bringing together:
- Mathematics & Science (hands-on foundations for reasoning and discovery)
- Language & Literacy (English, Thai, Mandarin)
- Creative & Critical Thinking
- Visual Arts, Music & Movement
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Essential Life Skills
- Cognitive Development & Higher-Order Thinking
- Outdoor & Environmental Learning
A Safe and Nurturing Learning Space
We place children’s safety, well-being and joy at the heart of everything we do.
- Small class sizes allow teachers to know each child deeply.
- Outdoor play is carefully planned with Bangkok’s climate and air quality in mind.
- Nutritious meals and mindful routines give children the energy to thrive.
A Learning Community
Passionate teachers act as passionate facilitators, parents are valued partners, and children flourish in a safe, happy environment. Together, we create a true community of learning and care.
Programme Overview
Ages 3-4
Nursery 2
Growing curiosity through play, early language, and the joy of working alongside friends.
Ages 4-5
Kindergarten 1
Hands-on inquiry deepens, with phonics, numeracy and confident self-expression.
Ages 5-6
Kindergarten 2
Primary-ready: reading, writing, problem-solving and independent thinking.
Daily Rhythm
A day at SGIS Nursery follows a gentle, predictable rhythm - moving between focused learning, free play, shared meals, and quiet reflection.
Each phase is intentional: built to nurture curiosity, build foundations, and let children grow into themselves at their own pace.
SGIS will give your child a joyful start to learning, rooted in values, enriched by Thai culture, and open to the world.
Dr. Jacqueline Chung
Director of International Schools Board, PAI, & Academic Advisor (Early Years), SGIS
What Makes Us Distinct
UK Early Years Foundation Stage
Guided by the most rigorous early childhood framework
Singapore Innovation
Enriched with Singapore’s most progressive early childhood practices
Mind in the Making
Strengthened by evidence-based learning approaches
Integrated Project Learning
Learning across subjects - no silos, just connected thinking
Values-Based Education
Inquiry-driven, nature-connected, and deeply purposeful