AIS Early Years

Preschool in Singapore, Singapore

AIS Early Years is the preschool program at AIS Singapore, an IB World School, serving children from 18 months to 5 years, from Pre-Nursery to Preschool 4. The setting is described as a nurturing and enriching foundation for lifelong learning, with children learning in secure pods that are designed to help them grow in confidence, creativity, and independence. The school is based in Singapore and is part of the AIS through-train campus, with Early Learning Village spaces created especially for preschoolers.

The curriculum is play-based and concept-driven, with daily engagement in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school says its program is driven by the latest research in early childhood education. Specialist teachers support learning in physical education, music, Mandarin, and library exploration, and children also take part in a screen-free STEM program. AIS highlights its personalised “PreLit” early literacy program and a developmental milestone dashboard, which support vocabulary growth, early writing skills, and development in numeracy and phonics.

Daily life is active and varied, with outdoor playtime across three playgrounds twice a day and regular specialist lessons through the week. The purpose-built Early Learning Village includes a 20m preschool pool, a dedicated indoor gym, an Innovation Lab, a library, and 1,500m² of UV-covered outdoor play space. Secure classrooms have private outdoor areas, and the school notes a strong sense of safety and community. Families can choose from 2 to 5 days a week, with half-day or full-day options for some years, and children receive a nutritious lunch daily. Extended care is available until 6:00 PM, along with a door-to-door bus service and a holiday care program. Co-curricular activities on campus include swimming, ballet, soccer, drama, music and movement, and karate. Parent partnerships are part of school life too, with weekly updates, photos, learning highlights, and events such as Celebrations of Learning, Physical Fiesta, performances, and cultural festivals.

What stands out most is the combination of specialist support, purposeful facilities, and a calm, secure environment for young children. The school describes a team of highly qualified early childhood educators, along with specialist staff and a dedicated well-being team that includes nurses and counsellors. AIS Early Years is likely a good fit for families looking for a structured but playful preschool setting in Singapore, with English and Mandarin in the learning environment and a clear focus on early foundations before elementary school and beyond.