International Preschool & Early Learning Village in Singapore

The Early Learning Village welcomes children from 18 months to 6 years across four Early Years levels: Pre-Nursery and Nursery (18 months to 3 years), Pre-Kindergarten (from age 3), Kindergarten 1 (from age 4), and Kindergarten 2 (from age 5). Children can join at any level, subject to availability.

Many families find that 18 months is when their child is ready for gentle social experiences beyond the home. Pre-Nursery at Stamford American is designed for this moment – small groups of up to 15 children with a 1:5 teacher-to-child ratio, a consistent teacher, and a settling-in process that moves at your child’s pace. Families can start with three half-days per week and increase as their child is ready.

Our program is Reggio-inspired and follows American educational standards through The Creative Curriculum and AERO (American Education Reaches Out – the standards framework for American schools abroad). From Pre-Kindergarten, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework is integrated. Student progress is tracked using Teaching Strategies GOLD across literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Phonics instruction uses the Heggerty and UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) programs, and the STEAMInn program – integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Innovation – is woven throughout the curriculum.

All Early Years students choose Mandarin or Spanish, taught daily by native-speaking teachers. For families seeking deeper immersion, an optional bilingual English-Mandarin program is available from Pre-Kindergarten – see our Teaching Philosophy section above for details.

Reggio-inspired education sees every child as a curious, capable learner. At Stamford American, this means hands-on exploration, purposeful play, and classrooms designed as a “third teacher” – with open-ended materials that invite creativity and inquiry. It is the foundation of how we teach across the Early Learning Village.

Stamford American welcomes families from over 75 nationalities across the school. Children who arrive with limited English are supported through daily language instruction and a classroom environment designed around visual cues, routines, and hands-on exploration rather than language-dependent instruction. The Early Learning Village also has an on-campus parent cafe where families new to Singapore can meet other parents who have made a similar move.

Our Early Childhood team uses Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create learning experiences that are accessible across a range of abilities, experiences, and home languages. Children who arrive with limited English receive daily language support and learn in classrooms designed around visual cues, routines, and hands-on exploration. For children who need additional developmental support, our Early Intervention team, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists work alongside classroom teachers from the start. Learn more about student support services.

Children completing KG2 transition directly into Grade 1 at Stamford American’s Elementary School on the Woodleigh Campus. The IB Primary Years Programme framework runs continuously from Pre-K through Grade 5, so the academic journey is seamless. Teachers share transition portfolios, and KG2 students visit their future classrooms before the move.

The Early Learning Village is located at 3 Chuan Lane, Gate 4, Singapore 554350 – separate from the main Woodleigh location. Purpose-built exclusively for Early Years learners, it features age-appropriate facilities, outdoor discovery spaces, and secure drop-off areas.

Preschool fees at Stamford American vary by age level, schedule (half-day or full-day), and number of days per week. For current preschool fees in Singapore, visit our fees page or contact our admissions team for a personalized fee estimate.