Early Years 

Grow curious, confident minds at The British School of Geneva! Watch your child grow in a personalised, multilingual setting dedicated for 3 - 5 year-olds.

 

 

  • Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum 
  • Building life skills through purposeful play  
  • Personalised learning at your child's pace 
  • Regular updates with photos and videos 
  • Safe, nurturing environment to grow

Our curriculum

Our enhanced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum from England is designed to nurture curious, confident minds. We focus on key areas of learning to build life skills and help our students reach their full potential

Literacy

Love of reading and writing

At our school, we know that literacy should spark a love for reading and writing from the very start. Ever wondered how we do it? In the Early Years, children begin by reading simple sentences in their daily phonics classes, using new skills to decode and pronounce words accurately.

Through fun discussions, they explore stories and deepen their understanding of what they’ve read. When it’s time for writing, they build on their phonics to create simple, meaningful sentences. Interested to see how we make learning so engaging? Come and watch their literacy journey unfold!

Mathematics

Problem solving

In our approach to mathematics, children develop strong counting skills from 1 to 20, learning to sequence numbers and identify what comes before or after. Have you ever wondered how they use real-world objects to add and subtract? By counting forwards and backwards, they solve problems and tackle more advanced concepts like doubling, halving, and sharing. Plus, they use everyday language to compare size, weight, and time, building essential problem-solving skills.

Languages

 

Early Years language lessons focuses on developing communication, language, and literacy skills in children aged 3-5 through play-based and interactive activities. The curriculum emphasises listening, understanding, and speaking, encouraging children to express themselves clearly and respond to instructions.

Phonics instruction supports early reading and writing, with children exploring the sounds of letters and forming simple words. Play, storytelling, and role-play are central to these lessons, fostering creativity and collaboration while helping children develop fine motor skills and an appreciation for diverse cultural experiences.

Understanding the World

Discover communities

Children love to share stories, whether they’re about their own adventures or their family’s experiences. Have you noticed how curious they are about the differences and similarities between people, families, and communities? They enjoy exploring the world around them—observing animals, plants, and objects, and asking why things happen the way they do.

Ever wondered how we encourage them to discover what makes their surroundings unique? From exploring nature to discussing changes they see, learning about the world becomes a fun and engaging adventure!

Expressive Arts and Design

Explore the arts

Children love the joy of singing, making music, and expressing themselves through dance. Have you seen how they experiment with colours and textures during art sessions? Using different materials and tools, they explore their creativity in design and art. They also express their own ideas and feelings through role-play, storytelling, and creative arts.

At BSG we celebrate this artistic exploration, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community. Be prepared for artistic masterpieces coming home for admiration!

Our pillars of learning

As part of the International School Partnership - iSP family, we support students to take ownership of their learning, and every student is motivated to shape their world through transformative learning experiences. Our students graduate equipped with a portfolio of academic excellence and life skills, ready to take on their destination of choice.

Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives 

Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives 

Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in at least one world language, while being supported in home or first languages

Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in at least one world language, while being supported in home or first languages

International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership

International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership

When to enrol?

At British School of Geneva we understand that life doesn't always stick to deadlines. To secure a place and avoid the disappointment of full classes, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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