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Elementary School

A joyful beginning where young learners explore, discover, and grow through meaningful experiences that build confidence and a lifelong love for learning.

Academics

Elementary School

The Elementary School at Candiidus International School provides a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to learn naturally through play, exploration, and guided experiences. We believe that the early years are the foundation of lifelong learning, and every moment is an opportunity to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our programme supports each child's intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative development while fostering independence, communication, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Children learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful experiences. Our learning environment combines purposeful play, structured activities, storytelling, hands-on exploration, and collaborative learning to help every child develop essential skills while enjoying the process of discovery.

Through age-appropriate experiences, children build the confidence to ask questions, solve problems, express themselves, and become enthusiastic learners.

Early Years students at CIS

Developmental Focus Areas

Cognitive Development

Children strengthen thinking, observation, reasoning, early numeracy, and problem-solving skills through engaging activities that encourage exploration and independent thinking.

Language & Communication

Rich language experiences through storytelling, conversations, songs, and early literacy activities help children communicate confidently while developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing readiness.

Social & Emotional Development

Students learn to build friendships, express emotions positively, work collaboratively, and develop confidence, empathy, and respect within a caring classroom community.

Physical Development

Daily movement, indoor and outdoor play, and hands-on learning experiences strengthen fine and gross motor skills while promoting healthy physical growth and coordination.

Creative Expression

Art, music, dance, imaginative play, and creative exploration encourage children to express their ideas, develop confidence, and discover their individual talents.

Early Years Learning Framework at CIS

Every child learns at their own pace, and our assessment approach reflects this belief. Teachers continuously observe, document, and celebrate each learner's progress through classroom experiences, interactions, and everyday activities. Rather than relying on formal examinations, assessment focuses on understanding each child's strengths, interests, and developmental milestones, allowing teachers to provide meaningful support and personalised learning experiences.

Elementary School Programme

EY1 (Early Years 1)

Ages 3–4

EY2 (Early Years 2)

Ages 4–5

EY3 (Early Years 3)

Ages 5–6

Our Elementary School programme is carefully designed to support children through each stage of early learning while preparing them for a confident transition into Primary School.

Early Years Learning Journey at CIS
Primary School at CIS

Preparing for Primary School

The Elementary School years lay the foundation for future success by nurturing confident, curious, and capable learners. As children move into Primary School, they are equipped with strong learning habits, essential academic foundations, and the confidence to embrace new opportunities with enthusiasm.

Explore Primary School

Interested in Early Years at CIS?

Speak with admissions about grade placement and our play-based learning approach for ages 3–6.