Early Years

From EY 3, ECAs are an integral part of the week.

Termly Choice: Two days a week, students can choose from a variety of school-led activities. These choices can be refreshed in Term 1 and Term 2 to encourage broad exploration.

Specialised Options: On the other two days, we offer optional paid ECAs where parents can opt for more specialised external coaching or niche activities right on campus.

We prioritise transparent, real-time communication through our My School One App.

Daily Updates: Teachers post daily summaries of what was taught in class so you can engage with your child about their day.

Visual Journey: We upload weekly photos to the app, giving you a window into your child’s explorations and milestones.

Direct Sync: The app also manages all official emails and notices, ensuring you never miss an important update.

At MLSI, excellence is non-negotiable. All our educators are IB-trained professionals who understand the nuances of the Primary Years Programme. Furthermore, our staff undergoes regular Professional Development (PD) and pedagogical audits to stay at the forefront of global early childhood research.

No. At MLSI, mealtime is a key part of our Learning for Life curriculum. Breakfast and lunch are provided at school. This helps children develop the skill of independence, from learning to use cutlery to understanding nutrition, and trying diverse foods alongside their peers.

The day is a rhythmic blend of community and discovery:

Morning Circle Time: Setting the day's intention and building social bonds.

Play and Exploration: The core of our morning, where children develop social-emotional grit through guided play.

Specialist Classes: Throughout the week, children transition to dedicated studios for Pottery, Music, Dance, PE, and Art.

We take a holistic approach to wellness. In addition to our classroom teachers, we have an in-house Special Educator and School Counsellor. We also conduct specialised wellbeing classes to help children navigate their emotions, build empathy, and develop resilience.

We believe in a strong home-school partnership. We hold four official Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) per year and unique Student-Led Conferences. Beyond these, we maintain an open-door philosophy with multiple informal interactions throughout the term.

Yes. For the convenience of our families, safe and supervised transport is available starting right from Playgroup. Each bus is staffed to ensure your child’s commute is safe, social, and comfortable.

As an international school, we celebrate linguistic diversity. We use a sheltered immersion approach, where teachers use visual aids, gestures, and social modelling to help children pick up the language naturally. Our goal is to make every child feel heard, whether through words, art, or play, as they build their English fluency at their own pace.

Personalised attention is a cornerstone of the MLSI experience. We maintain a low student-teacher ratio to ensure that every child’s inquiry is supported. Each class is led by an IB-trained teacher and supported by qualified co-teachers and dedicated support staff, allowing for small-group learning and individual guidance.

We understand that starting school is a major milestone for both the child and the parent. We follow a gradual transition process, where we work closely with you to ease your child into the routine. Our teachers are experts in building secure attachments, ensuring that the classroom quickly becomes a safe harbour where your child feels confident to explore.

The transition is seamless because our curriculum is part of a continuous IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) arc. In EY 3, we place a stronger emphasis on self-management and pre-academic stamina. Because our Primary teachers and Early Years teachers collaborate through vertical mapping, we ensure that the skills learned in EY 3 are the exact building blocks required for success in PYP and beyond.

The Early Years (EY) at MLSI is designed for children aged 3–6 years. It focuses on inquiry-based and play-based learning that helps young learners develop curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills.

Play-based learning allows children to explore ideas, develop creativity, and build problem-solving skills. Through guided play, children develop language, social skills, and early cognitive abilities.

The programme builds foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills, preparing children for a smooth transition into the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Children develop communication skills, creativity and imagination, early problem-solving abilities, social confidence, and independence in daily routines.

Assessment focuses on observation, learning portfolios, and classroom interactions rather than traditional tests. This helps teachers understand each child’s development.

The IB approach encourages children to ask questions, explore ideas, and learn through meaningful experiences.

Children participate in music, arts, dance, and physical education, helping develop creativity, coordination, and confidence.

Teachers create a nurturing environment where children build resilience, empathy, and self-confidence through guided interactions and positive reinforcement.

Parents are partners in learning through regular communication, school events, and updates that provide insights into children’s progress.

MLSI offers a safe, engaging, and inquiry-driven environment where children develop strong foundations for lifelong learning.