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Ages 3 to 6

EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is one of the leading providers of early years education in Ireland. Our specialist department will ensure your child learns, grows, and flourishes, as they follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Our world-class curriculum develops students who are caring and active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. 
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our early years curriculum framework

From the age of 3 to 6 (KG3, KG4, and Infant/Kindergarten), our students learn and play in NAIS Dublin’s dedicated Early Years Centre. ‘Tír na nÓg’ – or ‘Land of the Young’ as it’s known in Irish – is a purpose-built environment where our children take part in play-based activities through free-flowing areas.

By placing each child at the centre of their education, all learning experiences, lessons, and programmes at our early years school in Dublin meet individual needs and preferences. Our students learn through enquiry and continuous reflection, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills, and conceptual understanding to make a difference in their own lives, their communities, and beyond.

Focusing on intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth, our teachers instil a sense of international-mindedness and encourage our young learners to take meaningful action.
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THE IB PYP IN THE EARLY YEARS AT NAIS DUBLIN

Our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) offers an authentic and holistic early years education in Dublin. The early years is a time when play is the primary vehicle for enquiry and the foundation for future learning. Providing opportunities for students to enquire into important concepts and personal interests, play also involves choice, promotes action, and leads to exploration and discovery.

Our small class sizes facilitate personalised learning. Our early years teachers will encourage your child’s natural curiosity, foster a love of learning, and support them to flourish. Students play in stimulating classroom environments and communal free-flowing areas, both inside and out, which promote collaboration and interaction.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY YEARS EDUCATION

Our IB PYP develops the formative skills our students need to thrive at primary and beyond.

Through an enquiry-based approach to early years education, our children explore oral and written language, and develop their understanding of phonics. This ensures success in reading, writing, and spelling, providing a platform for further growth.

Our early years children also enjoy a myriad of opportunities to explore important mathematical concepts. We nurture their understanding of numbers, shapes, measurements, and spatial awareness, all of which are crucial as they progress through their studies.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS DUBLIN

With our dynamic curriculum, world-class teachers, and inspiring learning spaces, no two days are the same at Nord Anglia International School Dublin.
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Inquiry Time

A warm welcome awaits every morning!  There is time to explore through imaginative play, read in a quiet space, pour and sieve in the water tray, have fun with messy play, or make something extra special using our cutting and sticking skills.

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Inquiry Time
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Phonics

Songs and rhymes are the perfect introduction to literacy!  Sound recognition, oral blending and phonics help our youngest learners become confident readers.

Phonics
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Snack Time

Recharging their energy and learning at the same time.  Snack time develops independence as children learn to tidy up after themselves and is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with peers and build friendships.

Snack Time
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Specialist Lessons

Art, music, dance, drama and languages are all taught by specialist teachers - an inspiring and exciting part of our early years curriculum.

Specialist Lessons
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Outdoor Play

Active children are happy children!  Our little ones love the challenge of building, experimenting and taking risks as they investigate their surroundings.

Outdoor Play
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Jungle Club

Zumba, science, ball skills, cooking, construction and performing arts are all options at Jungle Club.  Our co-curricular activities programme offers a wide variety of options which are continually varied to keep things fresh for young minds.

Jungle Club
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How we teach

INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

At our thriving early years school in Dublin, we pride ourselves on recruiting the most talented teachers.

We promote strong teacher-student relationships, which are more collaborative than in traditional schools. This fosters a supportive atmosphere in our classrooms, where children are encouraged to learn from their mistakes, overcome challenges, and achieve incredible things. 
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our facilities

THE PERFECT EARLY YEARS ENVIRONMENT

Our Leopardstown campus is a dynamic, vibrant space, where every tech-enriched classroom and purpose-built space is designed to unlock our students’ talents. In our dedicated Early Years Centre, our youngest learners explore, discover, take risks, and apply their learning in exhilarating ways.
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GET IN TOUCH TODAY

At NAIS Dublin, we accept applications throughout the school year. Contact our friendly team today to start your admissions journey.

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