AGES 3–5 | NURSERY AND RECEPTION

WHERE CURIOSITY BEGINS

Your child's first experience of school should be filled with curiosity, discovery and the confidence to try something new.

At our dedicated Sai Kung Early Years campus, children learn through play, discovery and experiences designed around how young children learn best.

Our expert Early Years teachers get to know each child as an individual — what interests them, how they learn and when they're ready for their next challenge.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we build strong foundations for learning while nurturing happy, confident children who are excited to come to school.

A HAPPY START TO SCHOOL

Starting school is a big moment — for children and parents.

That's why belonging comes first.

From their first days with us, we help each child feel happy, secure and confident in their new surroundings. Our teachers take the time to understand their personality, interests and individual needs, building the trusting relationships that help children settle and thrive.

Because when a child feels safe, known and valued, they're ready to explore, participate and learn.

IT MAY LOOK LIKE PLAY. LOOK CLOSER

Play is serious learning in Early Years.

When children build, create, imagine, investigate and play together, they're developing much more than they realise.

A tower that keeps falling becomes an opportunity to explore balance, shape and problem-solving. A story develops vocabulary and imagination. Playing with friends builds communication, empathy and confidence. A discovery outdoors can spark questions that lead to an entire investigation.

Our teachers carefully observe these moments, asking questions, introducing new ideas and knowing when to step in — and when to let a child's curiosity lead the way.

To your child, it feels like play. To our teachers, every moment is an opportunity to learn.

KNOWN FROM THE VERY BEGINNING

No two children begin school in exactly the same place.

Some walk through the door ready to explore. Others need a little more time. Some have endless questions; others prefer to watch and understand before joining in.

Our teachers notice these differences.

By really getting to know your child — their interests, personality, strengths and individual ways of learning — we can shape experiences that support their development and extend their learning at just the right moment.

It's how personalised learning begins at NAIS Hong Kong: not by expecting every child to be the same, but by recognising what makes each one different.

A CAMPUS BUILT FOR CURIOUS MINDS

Young children learn with their whole bodies and all their senses.

Our dedicated Sai Kung Early Years campus has been designed around the way three- to five-year-olds learn best, with stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces where children can move, create, investigate, experiment and explore.

Whether they're discovering something in nature, making music, creating art or solving a problem with friends, the environment encourages children to ask questions, make choices and have a go.

Every space invites curiosity — and every day brings something new to discover.

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LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Some of the most powerful learning happens outdoors.

Through Forest School, children have regular opportunities to explore nature, investigate, solve problems and take on age-appropriate challenges in the world around them.

Guided by our two fully trained and qualified Forest School teachers, children learn through hands-on experiences that build confidence, independence, resilience and an understanding of the natural world.

Whether they're noticing changes in nature, working together to solve a problem or discovering something that sparks a new question, children are encouraged to be curious, resourceful and willing to have a go. It's learning with muddy hands, curious minds and a growing sense of "I can".

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STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR EVERYTHING THAT COMES NEXT

Our Early Years programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), adapted to our international environment in Hong Kong.

Through seven interconnected areas of learning, children develop the communication, physical, social, emotional, literacy and mathematical foundations they need to flourish.

Learning is carefully planned, but at this age it happens everywhere. Children develop these skills through stories, conversation, movement, discovery, creativity and play — building strong foundations while keeping their natural curiosity alive.

THE EYFS CURRICULUM

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Children build confidence, independence and positive relationships, learning how to understand their feelings, work with others and become increasingly secure in who they are.

Communication and Language

Through conversation, stories, questions and play, children develop the confidence to express their ideas, listen to others and communicate clearly.

Mathematical Development

Numbers, patterns, shape, space and problem-solving come to life through games, building, investigation and everyday experiences.

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Understanding the World

Children explore nature, science, people, places and the world around them through observation, questioning and hands-on discovery.

Physical Development

Movement, outdoor play and practical experiences help children develop coordination, strength, control and confidence in using their bodies.

Expressive Arts and Design

Through art, music, movement, role play and creative exploration, children learn to express their ideas, imaginations and emotions.

Literacy Development

Stories, songs, phonics, drawing and early writing help children build the foundations for reading, writing and a lifelong enjoyment of language.

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NURSERY | AGES 3–4

BELONG. EXPLORE. DISCOVER.

Nursery is about building confidence beyond home. Through play, stories, movement, outdoor discovery and friendships, children develop communication, independence and curiosity while discovering that school is somewhere they belong.

6:1 – Student to teacher ratio

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RECEPTION | AGES 4–5

IMAGINE. LEARN. GROW.

As children's confidence develops, so does their learning. Reception builds stronger foundations in phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics, alongside the creativity, discovery and play that continue to inspire young learners.

8:1 – Student to teacher ratio

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EARLY YEARS

EVERY DAY BRINGS SOMETHING NEW

No two days in Early Years are quite the same.

From a warm welcome in the morning to stories, friendships, outdoor adventures and new experiences, each day has its own rhythm. Our teachers create a balance of familiar routines and new opportunities, helping children feel secure and confident while giving them plenty of opportunities to explore, make choices and follow their interests.

Here’s a glimpse of what a day might look like.

GOOD MORNING

A warm welcome from a familiar face starts the day. Some children head straight towards something they were working on yesterday; others stop to share some important news with their teacher.

These small moments help every child feel they belong.

GOOD MORNING

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TIME TO EXPLORE

The classroom is full of possibilities. Children might build, draw, investigate, role-play or gather around something that has captured their curiosity.

Teachers observe, ask questions and gently extend their thinking — turning everyday discoveries into meaningful learning.

TIME TO EXPLORE

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TIME TO PAUSE

Snack and lunch are opportunities to pause, talk and enjoy time together.

Children develop independence through familiar routines while friendships grow around the table.

TIME TO PAUSE

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A WORLD TO DISCOVER

Curiosity can take children anywhere — sometimes beyond the classroom altogether.

From Forest School and outdoor learning to early science, music, movement, Mandarin and creativity, our youngest learners experience a rich variety of opportunities that encourage them to question, investigate, imagine and make new connections.

These experiences are further enriched by the extraordinary opportunities available through the Nord Anglia family.

A WORLD TO DISCOVER

STORIES AND IMAGINATION

Stories bring the day together.

Children listen, wonder, predict, talk and share their ideas — building vocabulary, imagination and a growing love of stories.

STORIES AND IMAGINATION

FOLLOW THEIR CURIOSITY

For children who stay beyond the school day, enrichment offers even more opportunities to move, create, explore and discover new interests.

From music and movement to sport and creativity, children can keep doing what they do best — learning through experiences they enjoy.

FOLLOW THEIR CURIOSITY