Pre-nursery to Kindergarten 2
Nurturing Confident Learners Through Exceptional Bilingual Education
An award-winning pre-school trusted by families for children aged 18 months to 6 years, combining inquiry-based learning with a rich bilingual environment.
30+ years
Of EtonHouse expertise, trusted by families
18 mths - 6 yrs
Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2
Bilingual
OR ZhongHua full Mandarin immersion
Where Inquiry and Bilingual Learning Shape Every Day
At Upper Bukit Timah, your child spends the day in a purpose-built environment designed to inspire exploration. From light-filled ateliers and a bamboo forest to a rooftop playground and dedicated studios, every space invites children to investigate, create and discover. Immersed in English and Mandarin throughout the day, children develop confidence in both languages through authentic, inquiry-led learning.
An environment children can trust is what makes growth possible. When they feel secure and respected, they ask questions, express ideas and embrace new challenges with confidence. That’s how curiosity becomes capability, and how children develop the resilience and communication skills they carry into primary school and beyond. We’re the only school in Singapore that works directly with the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia in Italy, and that relationship shapes our Inquire · Think · Learn programme.
Award-Winning Bilingual Learning
Gold for Best Bilingual Programme
HoneyKids Singapore Education Awards 2025 — recognising the English and Mandarin learning our children experience here every day.
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Three key pillars
What sets us apart
Renowned Curriculum
We follow the EtonHouse Inquire · Think · Learn curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Children are respected as capable and competent, and our educators observe, listen, and collaborate with each child to plan experiences that stretch them intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Strong Bilingual Programme
An immersive English and Mandarin environment exposes children to both languages from a young age, and our ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion programme adds the cultural immersion that grows a lifelong love for the language.
Outstanding Environment
Our 29,000-square feet campus is purposefully designed with creative and safe learning spaces. Children are inspired to explore the campus and enjoy various shared spaces like the ateliers, library, rooftop playground, sandpit, bamboo forest, large indoor gymnasium, and dedicated studios for performing art and construction.
Innovative learning spaces
Environment as the third educator
Purposefully designed spaces that inspire curiosity, creativity, and meaningful discovery.
- 01Rooftop PlaygroundInspired by the school's Bear-Shrimp mascot, the custom-designed rooftop playground encourages active exploration, imaginative play, and the development of confidence, coordination and gross motor skills.
- 02Performing Arts StudioA dedicated space where children express themselves through music, movement, and dramatic play, fostering creativity, confidence, and meaningful self-expression.
- 03Large Outdoor SandpitA sensory-rich environment where children dig, build, and investigate through open-ended exploration, developing creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving along the way.
- 04Bamboo ForestA tranquil natural environment that encourages children to slow down, observe, and deepen their connection with the living world through inquiry and exploration.
Why families choose us
An education that grows with your child
Passionate and Highly Qualified Educators
We’re the only school in Singapore working directly with the Reggio Children International Network. Our educators train with educators from Reggio Emilia and travel to Italy for study programmes, supported by our own research and training arm all year round.
Strong Language Programmes
Our immersive bilingual environment provides children with a strong foundation in English and Mandarin. With dedicated educators modelling both languages throughout the day, children develop confidence and fluency naturally through meaningful interactions, inquiry, and everyday experiences.
ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion
A popular choice among EtonHouse families, our ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion programme offers children a complete Mandarin-speaking learning environment from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2. Through inquiry-based experiences, they build fluency, cultural understanding, and a lasting appreciation for the Chinese language.
Our Commitment to Providing Nutritious Food
A certified nutritionist curates every menu: fresh chicken and fish, natural sweetness from vegetables rather than added sugar, and quality ingredients such as organic French jams and 100% fresh pasteurised fresh milk.
From our families
★★★★★
“The educators’ thoughtful feedback and consistent guidance have supported Zayn’s learning by keeping us closely informed and engaged in his progress. The biggest positive change we’ve seen is his growing curiosity and confidence, nurtured through the inquiry-based approach. What we treasure most is the professionalism and warmth of the 215 family.”
Parents of Zayn
Nursery 1, EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah
Meet our leadership team
Led by experienced, caring educators
Our principals bring deep early-years expertise and lead a close-knit community of educators.
Natalie Loh
Senior Principal
Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Leadership. She joined EtonHouse in 2012 as a core teacher and became Principal in 2017.
Inspired by the teaching and learning approach in Reggio Emilia, Italy, she has taken part in the International Study Group there and hosted workshops and talks locally and abroad. Natalie believes families and the school together shape the environment children grow in, and she champions empathy, compassion, and responsibility across the school community. Together with her team, she leads a holistic education built on inquiry, exploration, and discovery.
Amanda Lee
Vice-Principal
Amanda holds a Master of Education (Early Childhood) from the National Institute of Education and an Advanced Diploma in Kindergarten Education. She joined EtonHouse in 2016 as a core teacher and became Vice-Principal in 2025.
Her earlier work as an educational therapist shapes how she supports children with diverse learning needs, and she has taken part in the International Study Group in Reggio Emilia. Amanda advocates for child-responsive education, where the environment is the third educator, and mentors our educators to be intentional facilitators, scaffolding everyday observations into teachable moments so that adaptable, curious, reflective learners emerge.
Programmes & fees
| Programme | 5 full days | 5 half days | 3 half days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery18 months – 2 years | S$3,001.87 | S$2,701.28 | S$1,945.06 |
| Nursery 1 – K23 – 6 years | S$2,839.46 | S$2,555.34 |
Monthly fees include the prevailing GST and are collected termly, four times a year, with all meals and snacks included. Proration is calculated weekly, by the number of term-weeks remaining.
One-time registration fee: $654 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)
Deposit (not subject to GST): Pre-Nursery $2,755 · Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 $2,606
Student insurance: $19.62 including GST, collected annually with the school fees payment
ECDA Basic Subsidy is available to Singapore Citizen children.
Hours & calendar
We’re open 7 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday, on a January to December academic calendar. Holiday Programmes run through term breaks, and a school bus service is available at the designated drop-off point.
How to enrol
Book a tour, meet our educators, then submit your application form with the registration fee and deposit to secure your child’s place.
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