“Our task regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible.”
- Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of Reggio Emilia schools
EtonHouse Pre-School
(18 months - 6 years)
For more than 30 years, EtonHouse has nurtured confident, bilingual learners who grow into curious, compassionate adults. Many of our graduates fondly remember how their early curiosities were honoured and how their passions were supported. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia inspired approach and guided by the Inquire. Think. Learn. curriculum framework, our pre-schools view children as capable thinkers who actively shape their learning journey.
Inquire.Think.Learn (ITL)
Six Learning Domains in the Inquire.Think.Learn Curriculum
EtonHouse Pre-School promotes holistic development through six interconnected Learning Domains, each with clear learning goals to guide children’s growth:
The Social Child
Children develop essential social and communication skills—listening, speaking, negotiating and building self-confidence—within a nurturing, collaborative, and diverse environment.
The Child as Communicator
Focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing, children gain literacy and effective self-expression alongside comprehension and communication skills.
The Thinking Child
Through Mathematics, Science and Technology, children explore concepts, develop logic, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
The Physical Child
Children learn about physical health, safety and nutrition while developing fine and gross motor skills.
Creative Expression and Enjoyment Through the Arts
Children engage with the arts through creating, performing or appreciating, fostering creativity, enjoyment and self-expression.
The Child as Agent of Change
Children cultivate environmental awareness, social responsibility and an understanding of how their actions can positively impact the world from an early age.
Culture and global awareness are integrated across all domains, reflecting EtonHouse’s mission to develop confident, capable and compassionate global citizens.
Why Choose EtonHouse Pre-School?
Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach
Guided by the Inquire. Think. Learn. curriculum, learning experiences are thoughtfully designed to spark inquiry, encourage collaboration and deepen understanding. Children are respected as thinkers with their own ideas, theories and perspectives.
Immersive Language Programmes
Our bilingual environment lays a strong foundation in language and literacy. With both English and Mandarin educators present throughout the day, language acquisition becomes natural, meaningful and spontaneous.
Close and Connected Community
Every teacher knows every child. Families stay closely involved through ongoing communication, learning stories shared on the EtonHouse Parent App, and opportunities to participate in excursions and school celebrations.
Passionate and Highly Qualified Educators
As the only school in Singapore working directly with the Reggio Children International Network, our educators receive world-class professional development. Supported by our dedicated research and training institute, they continually refine their practice to offer rich, responsive learning experiences.
Global Classroom
Children learn alongside classmates from many nationalities and connect with EtonHouse campuses worldwide. Through study trips, exchange programmes and shared projects, they experience a truly international learning environment.
ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion
Offered at selected campuses, the ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion Programme provides an inquiry-based curriculum from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 1. It nurtures Mandarin fluency, cultural appreciation and respect for diverse languages and traditions.
Additional Languages
Selected pre-schools offer Japanese, Malay, Tamil and Hindi for native speakers, supporting children in maintaining strong connections to their home language and cultural identity.
Pathway to Primary, Secondary and High School
Families may continue their educational journey within the EtonHouse family. With three Primary Schools and the EtonHouse Orchard campus offering a seamless pathway through to High School, children enjoy continuity, care and a cohesive learning experience.
Awards
EtonHouse bagged six awards at the HoneyKids Education Awards 2025, including a Gold Award for Best Bilingual Programme (Pre-School), a Silver Award for Singapore Pre-School of the Year, and more.
Which EtonHouse Pre-School Should You Choose?
We have a total of 10 standalone Pre-Schools in Singapore, in addition to two International Schools that also offer Early Years. The Pre-Schools are categorised into: ECDA (Singapore) Pre-Schools and International Pre-Schools. The former follows the January to December academic school calendar and offers childcare services from 7am to 7pm, while the latter follows the August to June calendar with no childcare services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Across both EtonHouse International and ECDA (Singapore) pre-schools, all schools follow our Inquire.Think.Learn. (ITL) curriculum framework, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Children learn through inquiry, relationships, and carefully prepared environments, guided by educators who receive ongoing professional learning through our connection with the Reggio Children International Network. At selected campuses, including Broadrick, Newton, and Nature Pre-School, children also follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) from Nursery 2, supporting continuity as they grow through the early years.
To promote children’s holistic development in Pre-School, there are six Learning Domains in the Inquire.Think.Learn Curriculum Framework. Each Learning Domain has a set of Learning Goals that together articulate the desired learning outcomes. The Learning Domains are:
- The Social Child
- The Child as a Communicator
- The Thinking Child
- The Physical Child
- Creative Expression and Enjoyment through the Arts
- The Child as an Agent of Change
At EtonHouse, we create continuity from pre-school to primary by aligning learning philosophies, approaches, and values, supporting smooth transitions as children grow into confident, independent learners across educational stages. Our tailored programme for Kindergarten 1& 2 students readies children for the transition to primary school. Whether it’s a local or international institution, this initiative hones literacy and math foundations, imparts essential skills, including trips to primary schools, and extends its support to parents entering this new phase.
Families seeking the best pre-school in Singapore value EtonHouse for our child-centric philosophy, inquiry-driven learning, and global outlook that supports curiosity, agency, and a strong sense of belonging. EtonHouse is the only education group in Singapore that is part of the Reggio Children International Network. We run REACH (Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children), representing Reggio Children in Asia and is the acknowledged reference point for Reggio Children in Singapore and China. Our educators receive high-quality professional training on the highly acclaimed Reggio Emilia approach and have the opportunity to travel to Reggio Emilia for study groups every year and gain first-hand experience from its infant-toddler centres and pre-schools.
EtonHouse has also received six recognitions at the HoneyKids Education Awards 2025, including a Gold Award for Best Bilingual Programme (Pre-School) and a Silver Award for Singapore Pre-School of the Year.
As EtonHouse celebrates 30 years of excellence, we have nurtured successful graduates across borders and timezones. Hear our story through the voices of our alumni.
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