At The Little Skool-House we are proud
that our curriculum not only builds holistic
development for children, but also has led to
93% of our children achieving High Proficiency in both English and Mandarin
This has been achieved in a study by Nanyang Technological University in 2019 by Dr. Setoh (PhD, The University of Illinois) and is the result of our robust Pedagogy for Enhanced Mandarin Acquisition.
Methodical building of vocabulary
Focuses on understanding concept versus rote learning.
Ensures correct foundation is built for primary school readiness
Goal: Primary 1 readiness
Dr. Connie Lum, EdD, Committee member of Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism,
author of 30 published books on teaching Chinese
Includes training by Taiwan's Prof. Chen Ren Fu, learning journeys to Beijing, Taiwan and Hong Kong, mentorship and on the job coaching
Drives skill progression for all of Little Skool-House’s teachers from the Beginning to Developing to Mastery level of teaching
Ability to think, analyse and reason in Mandarin (e.g. which fruits can conduct electricity)
Ability to express own ideas and carry more complex conversations
Weekly journal writing based on children’s interest
An immersive experience where children advocate and influence their peers, express complex ideas, plan production, solve problems and do self assessments, all in Mandarin
Advocacy
"我们选这本书
吧！里面的十个小
精灵很可爱的!"
Advocacy
Negotiation
"我想做场记
因为我可
帮助别人"
Negotiation
Write Own Script
"我们有太多人了,
可以加多几个
角色进来吗"
Write Own Script
Problem Solving
"如果要让舞台站
起来，我们应该
一个人扶着，一
个人来粘胶带"
Problem Solving
Feedback
"你刚刚的动作
是这样的,
好像在行礼"
Feedback
Self Reflection
"我记住
台词啦"
Self Reflection
Establishing a strong bilingual foundation for preschool students is vital for their future language learning in Singapore and globally. The Little Skool-House is one of the leading preschools and childcare learning centres with a bilingual pedagogy for Enhanced Mandarin Acquisition that remains unrivalled by other immersion preschools in Singapore. With activities conducted entirely in Chinese, the correct foundation is built in kindergarten, promising readiness for primary school in Singapore.
The well-rounded curriculum implemented in the Little Skool-House bilingual preschools and childcare centres composes of bilingual programmes such as English enrichments and Mandarin Immersion lessons that meet the preschool learning goals set out by the Singapore Education Ministry. Exposure to languages like Chinese has led to 93% of Little Skool-House children being Highly Proficient in English and Mandarin and remaining highly skilled learners beyond kindergarten and throughout their lives in Singapore.