Our International Learning Framework
Holistic and Inclusive Curriculum from the World's Best
At Toddler Town International Preschool, we acknowledge that no single teaching method can prepare children for today's rapidly changing world. To prepare them, we have crafted a holistic curriculum from proven international approaches to support every child's emotional, social, and academic development in a joyful, play-based environment.
Our lessons are inspired by Finland's joyful HEI system and enriched with aspects from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and STEAM approaches. We also use international learning frameworks such as the UK EYFS, Singapore NEL, and Malaysia's KSPK to build strong foundations for school and life wherever they go.
Intersecting Joy and Learning
Six Approaches, One Solid Foundation
HEI Schools Model
The HEI Schools system in Finland forms the foundation of our curriculum at Toddler Town International Preschool. It focuses on joyful, play-based learning, child-led exploration, real-life experiences, and strong emotional wellbeing.
Montessori
(Inspired Practices)Our activities are inspired by the Montessori approach to encourage independence, confidence, and practical life skills through hands-on exploration within our Finnish play-based learning environment.
Reggio Emilia
(Inspired Practices)We practice the Reggio Emilia–inspired practice of inquiring that values children's curiosity, ideas, and voices, guiding meaningful projects and exploration.
EYFS, NEL & KSPK
(Academic Milestones)To prepare for school readiness, we use international learning frameworks that guide the children towards reaching academic milestones in language, literacy and numeracy.
Waldorf
(Inspired Practices)The Waldorf-inspired practice includes storytelling, music, arts, and movement that nurture imagination, emotional development, and connection with nature.
STEAM
(Inspired Practices)Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics experiences integrated into thematic projects and learning stations to spark curiosity and innovative thinking, without limiting the children's minds.
Blended Framework For School Readiness
HEI Schools (Finland) forms the basis of our daily learning philosophy and wellbeing approach.
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and STEAM are practices that guide our teaching strategies, learning stations, and projects.
EYFS, NEL, and KSPK are the benchmarks for academic learning milestones and school readiness.
We believe that every child learns differently, at varying levels and speed.
Our blended framework was crafted to meet them where they are.
Learning Pillars at
Toddler Town
Our four pillars of holistic learning & development
Thematic Inquiry
Projects of the month, science, culture and big questions.
Character & Social-Emotional Learning
Kindness, ethics, emotional awareness, verbal and body expression.
Expressive Arts
Music, art, drama and creative movement.
Body & Health
Movement, mindfulness, health and nutrition.
Learning Through Play & Discovery
Let's Build Your Child's Future Together
With our blended global framework from the world's best, your child will have a bright future filled with confidence, resilience and empathy.