What does IB learning look like in Kindergarten?

 

At the Canadian International School (CIS) learning is active, inquiry-driven, and often takes place beyond the walls of a classroom. The curriculum is inspired by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, a framework that builds curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Learning through questions and exploration

At CIS, children learn by asking big questions, exploring hands-on, and connecting their ideas to the world around them. In one classroom, for example, a question about plants might lead to a hands-on investigation with children examining soil, observing growth in the garden, and sharing their findings with classmates. These experiences help them grow to be thinkers, communicators, and caring members of a community.

Teachers also observe play and interactions closely, using these insights to offer personalised support for each child’s growth.

Daily exploration in an outdoor classroom

Each morning, learning moves to the 2,400sqm Outdoor Discovery Centre on the doorstep of the Kindergarten classrooms. The outdoor classroom is purposefully designed with a mud kitchen for applied mathematical and scientific inquiry, cycling paths and climbing structures for gross motor development and eco-spaces for studying natural habitats.

The Kindergarten wing also includes a glass-enclosed art studio, a kindergarten library with a multilingual collection, an indoor pool, dance studio, and a 200-seat black box theatre, creating an environment where children thrive from the very beginning.

Experience IB learning in action

Join us at the Magical Garden Party on 25 April from 9.30am to 11am. Meet principals and teachers, explore the learning environment, and discover what makes CIS such a special place to grow. Register now to secure your place.