Language & Literacy
Stories, songs, phonics and conversation strengthen vocabulary, listening and early reading.
Learning Through Discovery
Early Years
A secure, playful and language-rich environment where young learners build confidence and strong foundations.
Level Overview
A warm beginning to school life
Our Early Years stage welcomes the youngest learners through Daycare/Nursery, Crèche and Kindergarten, following the GES curriculum with a Montessori-informed approach.
Early Years learning is organised around purposeful play, conversation, movement, stories and guided, hands-on exploration.
Teachers establish consistent routines and responsive support so children can develop independence, friendships and readiness for more formal learning.
Learning Areas
What learners explore in Early Years
Learning experiences are planned to establish essential knowledge, practise important skills and connect ideas to real situations.
Numeracy
Hands-on materials introduce counting, patterns, comparison and early mathematical language.
Our World Our People
Guided discovery helps children notice people, places, nature and everyday systems around them.
Creative Arts
Art, music, movement and imaginative play encourage curiosity and confident self-expression.
Physical Development
Movement and fine-motor activities build coordination, control and healthy participation.
Practical Life & Sensorial
Montessori practical-life and sensorial work nurtures independence, concentration and care.
Student Development
Supporting the whole learner
Academic learning is reinforced through habits and experiences that prepare pupils to participate responsibly and confidently.
Independence
Children practise routines, choices and simple responsibilities with caring guidance.
Relationships
Shared play and group activities develop cooperation, empathy and respectful communication.
Physical Confidence
Movement and fine-motor activities support coordination, control and healthy participation.
Assessment Approach
Observation-led assessment
Teachers observe participation, language, practical skills and social development during everyday learning.
- Learning observations and work samples
- Developmental progress notes
- Regular family communication
Teacher Support
Responsive support for each child
Early Years teachers use routines, small-group guidance and individual encouragement to help every child feel secure and ready to learn.
Explore admission to Early Years
Contact our team to discuss placement, school expectations and the next steps for joining Divine International School.