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EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS) CURRICULUM

At La Côte International School Aubonne, we believe that the first few years of your child’s schooling should be packed with purposeful play that inspires a lifelong love of learning. Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum in Switzerland offers a broad, balanced, and joyous experience that fosters the skills, interests, and confidence our young students need to thrive.
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THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM

At our early years international school in Switzerland, our youngest learners follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which is part of the English National Curriculum (ENC).

We teach a balanced and varied EYFS programme that prepares our children for a bright future. Through structured, fun, play-based experiences, our students develop lifelong skills, interests, and confidence.
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SETTING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum sets the standard for your child’s learning and care from birth through to five years old. With clear developmental milestones, the EYFS framework ensures that every child learns and grows, is healthy and safe.
The EYFS provides:
  • Quality and consistency in early years settings, so that every child makes good progress, and no-one gets left behind.
  • A secure foundation, through learning and development opportunities that are planned around the needs and interests of each child, and are assessed and regularly reviewed.
  • Strong partnerships between practitioners and parents and/or carers.
  • Equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practises, ensuring that every child is included and supported.
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THE EYFS FRAMEWORK PRINCIPLES

The EYFS framework is underpinned by four essential principles that shape how we teach and learn at our early years international school in Aubonne.
The four EYFS principles:
  • A unique child: Every child is a unique individual who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident, and self-assured.
  • Positive relationships: Children learn to be strong and independent by forming positive relationships.
  • Enabling environments: Children learn best in enabling settings where experiences meet their needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers.
  • Learning and development: Children learn and develop in different ways and at different rates. The EYFS framework covers the education and care of all children in early years settings, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
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SEVEN AREAS OF EYFS LEARNING

The EYFS framework features seven key learning and development areas. These are divided into three prime and four specific areas.
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Communication and Language
Prime Area
Children have opportunities to speak and listen in a range of situations, develop their confidence, and find ways to express themselves.
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Physical Development
Prime Area
Young children are encouraged to get active and develop their coordination, control, and movement skills. Children understand the importance of physical activity and make healthy food choices.
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Prime Area
Children develop a positive sense of themselves and others. They’re encouraged to form good relationships and develop respect for those around them; to develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour in groups; and to have confidence in their abilities.
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Literacy Development
Specific Area
Children learn to read and write, both by listening to others and beginning to read and write themselves. They’re given access to a wide range of reading materials that ignite their interest.
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Mathematics
Specific Area
Young children have opportunities to practice and improve their counting, simple addition, and subtraction skills. They also learn to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.
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Understanding the World
Specific Area
Children make sense of their physical world and community through opportunities to explore, observe, and find out about people, places, technology, and the environment.
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Expressive Arts and Design
Specific Area
Children play with a wide range of media and materials, enjoying opportunities to share their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through art, music, movement, dance, role-play, design, and technology activities.
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CHILD-LED LEARNING AND IN THE MOMENT PLANNING

We encourage child-led learning at our early years school in Aubonne, enabling students to learn at their own pace and be inspired by their interests. Our approach is furthered by In The Moment Planning (ITMP), which increases student engagement and enhances learning outcomes. Each child’s individual needs and development are monitored and assessed by our experienced, specialist teachers.
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  • EARLY YEARS

A TYPICAL DAY AT LCIS

With dynamic learning spaces, inspiring curricula, and world-class teachers, no two days are ever the same at LCIS.
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A happy start
In the morning, our children are warmly welcomed by our teachers who make sure that they feel safe, happy and ready to start another fun and eventful day of learning adventures.
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Arrival
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Discovery and Adventure
A world of discovery awaits our young minds with activities inside and outside the classroom. From role play to arts and crafts to maths, phonics, music, French, and PE (physical education), learning is hands-on, creative, and fun.
Morning
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Time to Recharge
Nap and rest time allow the children to relax after a busy morning and prepare for more learning in the afternoon.
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Lunchtime
Children are served freshly prepared meals in a family atmosphere, and learning does not stop here! With every mealtime, our children learn new skills, whether it's using cutlery, trying new foods, serving food to their friends, and learning to wait their turn.
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Taking Learning Further

Child-led learning takes centre-stage in our Early Years, as our children learn how to socialise, take measured risks, and participate in new experiences. 

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Home time

Every moment is an opportunity for learning.  Whether its's tying shoelaces, packing bags or saying goodbye - our youngest learners gain independence every step of the way.

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INSPIRING YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

At LCIS, we pride ourselves on recruiting the most caring, dedicated, and highly qualified Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum teachers. By getting to know your child, their interests, and preferences, our dedicated educators will help them shape their personalised learning journey and ensure they achieve their absolute best.
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OUR FACILITIES

AN IDYLLIC SETTING THAT INSPIRES LEARNING

Our modern, purpose-built school is home to dedicated spaces that will enhance every element of your child’s education.

Alongside bright, spacious classrooms with spectacular lake and mountain views, our campus is equipped with cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and inspiring creative spaces. This ensures our students have everything they need to realise their talents and discover new passions.
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ADMISSIONS OPEN

At LCIS, we accept applications throughout the school year. Get in touch with us today to start your admissions journey and book a tour of our campus.

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