As a parent, don’t we all want our kids to have a strong education foundation that helps them to grow and evolve mentally, physically and emotionally?
I came across a very interesting school of learning while researching the best schools for preschoolers, it is the ‘Montessori Method of Learning’. Montessori Education thrives on self-directed activity, hands on learning and collaborative play, their classrooms are beautifully crafted that are designed to meet the needs of the children in a specific age range. An experiential type of learning is what Montessori education represents in essence which allows the child to learn from his/her own experiences and at his/her own pace. Today there are various schools that are getting inspired by the principles of design and learning proposed by Dr Maria Montessori, the environment is carefully organized with scientifically designed Montessori materials which offer enthusiastic work for children. The educators in their environment serve less as a teacher and more as a facilitator and curate a unique, child friendly curriculum to aid a proper learning of the child.
After going through so many schools I was able to finally find a perfect Montessori school that has everything I would want my child to have in her school. It is the Global Indian Institute School, Singapore (GIIS) , the perfect choice for Montessori education with an additional provision of well-designed and unique curriculum – called the Global Montessori Plus programme.
It also infuses outstanding modern and innovative technologies paving the way for greater opportunities for students for future growth and development. It is an award-winning programme that ensures your child will not just be prepared for higher education, but will eagerly look forward to it. GIIS’ vision is to mould their foundational years into solid bases of literacy and imagination which will make them confident future learners with a love for self-learning.
Personally I believe the Global Montessori Plus Programme makes GIIS one of the most sought after Montessori preschools in Singapore, with excellent curriculum, great facilities and quality teachers. GMP bases its pedagogy on five powerful pillars that provide a foundation for education from an early age. I wanted my child to grow and have a holistic development in her school apart from the academics, and after doing my research, I can say that GIIS is the right choice.
You must certainly consider GIIS if your kid ages between 2.5 to 5 years as they are best nurtured in their nursery and kindergarten years through best academic practises and facilities. They have a team of expert teachers who are well qualified and experienced in imparting Montessori education and fostering a fun and loving learning environment for students, making GIIS the best school in Singapore. The institute believes that students’ happiness and their overall well-being is very critical to their success which is why the programmes have been designed to not only impart academic skills but to groom students holistically so that they can easily tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
GMP ensures to pave an excellent path for students to step up to the next level of learning that is primary school education. Kids are fostered in an enthusiastic environment with practical lessons and experiments, physical and mental growth related games that provide an excellent future for our children to face the new challenges and become established learners.
Academics is not the only aspect they focus on, but at GIIS extracurricular activities are equally important in order to let our kids learn and grow outside the classrooms. They focus on the all-round development of the children. The school gives children exceptional opportunities to kindle their passion, be it in academics or sports. Children can opt from a wide spectrum of superlative extracurricular activities that are mandatory and benefits in the growth of their physical and mental health. The supremely designed co-curricular activities offered by the school enhances the social and relationship building skills of children. The well-structured activities benefit children to showcase their talent and fuel their learning by aiding their creative capabilities and improving social and organizational skills.
The most unique framework which I came across on their website is the 9GEM, an extraordinary teaching and learning framework of GIIS that aims at the holistic development of students. They help every child hone and develop the immaculate talent every child possesses. With the 9GEMS framework, students are exposed to proficient skill based programmes that incredibly mould their positive character traits, personality, and hone their skills of entrepreneurship and leadership. Arts and sports form an integral part of education alongside academic excellence while emotional intelligence is also nurtured through community programmes and imbibing of universal values of brotherhood and kindness.
Conclusion
Singapore may be a small country but it is rich in different cultures that you would want your child to experience. See diverse ethnicities, religions, food, architecture, and cultures blend together in one place. Kids can get to know about other cultures right away inside the classroom. A preschool is what precedes mandatory primary schooling. It sets the foundation for a child’s education and lays down the basic values, morals and lessons. Hence it is crucial to make the right choice for your child. Therefore, it is necessary to be mindful before finalising a school for our kids. There are not many schools who give our kids the exposure to interact and engage with other kids from a diverse range of cultures but such interactions eventually help to build our kids’ personality. I made my decision of choosing GIIS after a lot of research and it satisfies and ticks every box of requirement a parent has. From providing an excellent academic structure to a participative environment to engagement of kids from different cultures to nurturing a child in every way, GIIS is undoubtedly a great option.
