EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah

Preschool in Singapore, Singapore

Google rating 4.8 (21) (source: Google Maps)

EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah is a preschool in Singapore at 215 Upper Bukit Timah Road, serving children from Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2, or about 18 months to 6 years old. It offers a nurturing environment with a focus on inquiry-based learning and bilingual education in English and Mandarin. The school’s atmosphere is shaped by the idea that children are capable and competent learners, with educators supporting their investigations and helping create rich learning experiences. The campus is housed in a purposefully designed five-storey standalone building, which is intended to provide creative and safe learning spaces.

The school follows the EtonHouse Inquire.Think.Learn curriculum, which is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. In this setting, educators observe, listen, and collaborate with each child’s learning goals in order to plan experiences that are intellectually, socially, and emotionally stimulating. English and Mandarin are both part of daily learning, and the school describes its bilingual programme as immersive. Mandarin learning is also linked to cultural immersion, with an emphasis on helping children develop a lifelong love for the language. The school also introduces ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion for Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2 children, offering a full Mandarin inquiry-based curriculum that aims to cultivate fluency in Chinese and increase multicultural awareness.

Daily life at the school includes access to a range of shared spaces designed for exploration and active learning. These include ateliers, a library, a rooftop playground, a sandpit, a bamboo forest, a large indoor gymnasium, and dedicated studios for performing art and construction. The school says children are inspired to explore the campus, while experienced educators support their learning. The broader EtonHouse preschool network offers childcare services from 7am to 7pm and follows the academic calendar from January to December, and Singaporeans are eligible for government ECDA subsidies.

What stands out most about EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah is its combination of inquiry-based learning, bilingual education, and a strong emphasis on cultural understanding. The school describes itself as the only school in Singapore that works directly with the Reggio Children International Network, and says its educators receive professional learning on the Reggio Emilia approach, supported by a dedicated research and training arm. It appears well suited to families looking for a preschool where children are encouraged to explore, learn through language, and grow in respect for different cultures.

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