International School of the Peninsula

From the Director:

Language is a vital part of ISTP's rigorous academic curriculum. Bilingualism and bi-literacy are considered curricular goals in themselves, as they strengthen students' critical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking skills. Within a safe, nurturing environment, students are encouraged to collaborate, communicate, experiment, grow, and excel.

Teachers are native speakers. In the Early Years Program, ISTP has two-teacher teams where both teachers are native speakers (i.e., an English teacher will not be in the classroom at the same time as the French or Chinese teacher); this is conducive to a true immersion atmosphere. Curriculum a mix of traditional and play-based methods.

The International School of the Peninsula educates children through a rigorous, collaborative, bilingual curriculum that promotes active engagement and responsible international consciousness.

"TIME NURSERY
7:30 - 8:00am Complimentary Day Care
8:00 - 9:00 Classroom Welcome and Greeting
9:00 - 9:30 Circle Time
9:30 - 10:15 Language & Activity Centers
10:15 - 10:30 Snack
10:30 - 11:00 Recess - Outside Playground
11:00 - 12:00pm English: Circle Time, Language, & Activity Centers
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 Nap (or quiet activity for those who prefer not to sleep)
2:00 - 3:00 Art, Music and Movement Activities
3:00 - 3:15 Wrap-Up and Dismissal
3:15 - 3:30 Complimentary Day Care
3:30 - 6:00 After-School Activities (optional)
and/or Day Care (optional)


TIME PRE-KINDERGARTEN
7:30 - 8:00am Complimentary Day Care
8:00 - 8:45 Classroom Welcome and Greeting
8:45 - 9:15 Circle Time
9:15 - 9:45 Language & Activity Centers
9:45 - 10:00 Snack
10:00 - 10:30 Recess - Outside Playground
10:30 - 12:00pm English: Circle Time, Language, & Activity Centers
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 Nap (or quiet activity for those who prefer not to sleep)
1:30 - 3:00 Art, Music and Movement Activities
(Music once per week taught by Chinese or French music specialist)
3:00 - 3:15 Wrap-Up and Dismissal
3:15 - 3:30 Complimentary Day Care
3:30 - 6:00 After-School Activities (optional)
and/or Day Care (optional)
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

The school communicates with parents through a comprehensive personalized web experience, emails, phone calls, meetings, conferences, etc. A well-balanced life is encouraged and no homework is given before 1st grade. Use of target language is encouraged at home.

Teachers will spend time with each child to help through the transition (example: sitting with the child during class, offering encouragement and support).