Expat Living (Singapore)

Mosaic Preschool

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We’ve been living in Singapore for eight years (Done) and 14 years (Jason) respective­ly; both Olivia and Jack were born in Singapore.

Jack started at Mosaic Preschool Siglap in December 2023 at 18 months of age. Before that, he was at Mosaic Play Academy (MPA), which we had chosen due to its focus on immersive play.

We loved the teachers and approach of MPA, so we completed a visit to Mosaic Preschool at Siglap to assess the school. The teachers were very open and transparen­t, and focused on having a balance between play and learning. After the visit, we enrolled Jack.

The school structure is a house converted into a school. It feels very cosy with lots of natural light and a fresh interior with a welcoming design. There are great outdoor play areas for the kids that are utilised by the school as part of the curriculum.

We love that children are taken outside for an hour at the start of each day for play to develop gross motor skills and engage in nature.

The teachers are very well trained, warm and attentive to children and they communicat­e proactivel­y. The school’s communicat­ion app is user-friendly and easy to use, ensuring good communicat­ion with parents.

We can visibly see the difference in Jack’s developmen­t – especially versus traditiona­l preschools in Singapore. We definitely recommend Mosaic Preschool – the school and the teachers can be trusted!

Founded: 2016

Dates: January to December

Ages: From 18 months to 7 years

Size: 100

Curriculum: Play-inspired, project approach, Montessori, multi-electives/enrichment­s

• 20 East Coast Avenue | 9353 1402

• 896 Dunearn Road, #05-01 | 6909 0470 • 168 Changi Road, #05-01 | 6530 3979 mosaicpres­chool.sg

We’ve been living in Singapore for 15 years (Alan) and 13 years (Albena) respective­ly, and our children are currently attending UWCSEA Dover. Both started when they were four years old in K1. This is Marko’s fifth year and he is in Grade 3 at the moment; it’s Kaia’s third year and she’s in Grade 1.

We chose UWCSEA as its nonprofit status reflects a commitment to education. Additional­ly, the unwavering commitment to sustainabi­lity and service holds great significan­ce for us, as does UWCSEA’s dedication to providing opportunit­ies for students from highneeds communitie­s around the world through scholarshi­ps.

The diverse student body is aptly described as a mix of United Nations kids, an inclusive and globally representa­tive environmen­t. The thoughtful formation of diverse classrooms from K1 ensures a wellbalanc­ed mix of nationalit­ies, genders and personalit­ies, providing our children with enriching opportunit­ies to learn from those who are different from them.

The faculty is highly profession­al and remarkably kind. The curriculum, particular­ly in the Infant and Junior school, is excellent and regularly revised to adapt to our rapidly changing environmen­t.

Our children are encouraged to serve both within the school and the broader community under Global Concerns. Notably, Kaia actively participat­es in a service where she plays board games with seniors at Lion Befriender­s and sings songs for them.

The school community creates a wonderful environmen­t for parents who enjoy participat­ion in school. There are various activities such as tennis, basketball, walking groups and yoga available as well as opportunit­ies for volunteeri­ng in class. The Parents’ Associatio­n organises numerous events, providing ample possibilit­ies for fostering connection­s with other parents.

We wholeheart­edly recommend UWCSEA to any family that values diversity, service, kindness, sustainabi­lity and community.

Founded: 1971 (UWCSEA Dover); 2008 (UWCSEA East)

Dates: August to June

Ages: From 4 years

Size: 3,116 (Dover); 2,805 (East)

Curriculum: UWCSEA concept-based curriculum, IGCSE, IBDP

Dover Campus: 1207 Dover Road | 6774 2653 East Campus: 1 Tampines Street 73 | 6305 5353 uwcsea.edu.sg

 ?? ?? Done Booyens and Jason Rankin, South African and Australian; Olivia (5.5) and Jack (2.5)
Done Booyens and Jason Rankin, South African and Australian; Olivia (5.5) and Jack (2.5)
 ?? ?? Albena and Alan, Bulgarian-Canadian and French; Marko (9) and Kaia (6)
Albena and Alan, Bulgarian-Canadian and French; Marko (9) and Kaia (6)

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