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| The Soong Ching Ling
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| The International Division
1.
Introduction:
The International Division of Soong Ching Ling Kindergarten
was opened in 1994, initially for just one class. It
has grown rapidly to eleven classes. It is a day kindergarten
for children of 2-6 years, from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao
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Toddler classes for 2-3 year olds (half day or full
day)
Classes for 3-5 year olds (full day) -- E.C.E.
Classes for 3-5 year olds (full day) -- Montessori
Classes for 5-6 year olds (full day) -- E.C.E.
Our aim is to build an international
school of “The first rate in China, well known
in the world, high education quality and high efficiency
in management”. We provide the best education
and learning environment for the expatriate children
whose parents are working in Shanghai.
* In the International Division
of the Kindergarten there are more than 200 children
from over thirty different countries of the world and
Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. They bring here with them
different cultures and customs.
* Here there are teachers of high quality from Australia,
the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom,
Netherlands, Belgium and Israel. They bring here with
them various advanced education philosophies under different
cultural backgrounds.
* The parents coming from different nationalities, cultures
and different occupations take an active part in the
management of the Kindergarten and have a close relationship
with the school in the education of the children.
* The positive advantages of cultural and linguistic
diversity are promoted throughout the whole curriculum
that is a blend of the best of Eastern and Western educational
philosophy and practice. The Kindergarten provides an
ideal setting for international and multicultural education.
The international Division of Soong Ching Ling Kindergarten
is like a “small global village” where the
children play, learn, and live together in an environment
that is multi-cultural and full of love. The Kindergarten
lay a firm foundation for the children to become talented
and to develop a wide field of vision, active thinking
and broad-mindness.
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2.
Curriculum
English-Chinese bilingual instruction, 70% : 30%. Thus,
the main language used in the classroom is English, whilst
Chinese is used for Chinese circle time, incidental speech
during the day, and daily Chinese lessons for the 5-6
year olds.
The curriculum is child-centered, and based on the thematic
approach with integrated learning activities. There is
a choice of two programs;
* Early childhood Education (ECE)
* Montessori
The aims of the curriculum are to support and extend children’s
development in a harmonious program which promotes growth
and education in all areas; cognition, socialization,
physical development and creativity. The curriculum is
designed around distinct ‘Areas of Experience”
with some variations according to the different ages and
teaching program, e.g. 2-3year olds, E.C.E. 3-6 year olds,
or Montessori 3-5 year olds. The curriculum fits the needs
of the individual child.
The curriculum has progression and continuity for 2-6
year olds. From the curriculum, teachers make plans using
topics or themes to capitalize on the children’s
interests and experiences. On the basis of children’s
play and interests, instructional methods are chosen or
designed to stimulate children’s curiosity, imagination
and logical thinking. Thus, learning is through first-handed
and sensory experience. Teachers observe, record and report
on children’s progress.
Teachers organize educational visits or field-trips for
additional experience and enjoyment.
A whole language approach and a phonic programs are introduced
to teach reading.
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3. Enrolment
Children of 2-3 years are enrolled for half day in the
morning or full day only in an E.C.E. class.
Children of 3-6 years are enrolled for full day in an
E.C.E. class or Montessori class, according to parents’
choice and providing there is a place in that chosen
class.
Children entering the 3-6 years program must be 3 years
old October 31 in their first year of attendance, and
must be toilet trained.
Parents are welcome to visit the Kindergarten to obtain
further information and to arrange a classroom observation
visit. Parents may select this Kindergarten if they
hold a foreign passport..
* All children enrolled in the kindergarten
have automatic enrolment for the next year.
* Younger siblings of enrolled children have priority
for available places.
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3908 Hong Mei Road, Shanghai 201103, China
Tel: 0086-21-62429851
Fax: 0086-21-62429436
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