Early Years at the
International School of Madrid
British Infant School
For children aged 2 - 5 years
Every child matters. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
At ISM, children who are between the ages of two and five years old are welcomed into the Early Years Foundation Stage in our custom designed Infant building.
- Pre- Nursery: for children aged two to three
- Nursery: for children aged three to four
- Reception: for children aged four to five
Our low staff turnover and our high adult to pupil ratio are amongst the keys to our success as a family school. We really are able to get to know our pupils and their families well as they make their way through our school.
British Infant School
For children aged 2 - 5 years
Every child matters. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
At ISM, children who are between the ages of two and five years old are welcomed into the Early Years Foundation Stage in our custom designed Infant building.
- Pre- Nursery: for children aged two to three
- Nursery: for children aged three to four
- Reception: for children aged four to five
Our low staff turnover and our high adult to pupil ratio are amongst the keys to our success as a family school. We really are able to get to know our pupils and their families well as they make their way through our school.
Our Pre-Nursery
Our Pre-Nursery class is led by three qualified teachers and there is one adult for every four children. This means that pupils receive a high level of individual and personalised care, whilst learning and developing in the company of their friends.
At ISM, children are immersed in English right from the beginning. Those who begin learning a second language early use the same part of the brain as they do to learn their first language. This means that children who are immersed from a young age have the best advantage in developing the pronunciation, structure and intonation of the English language easily and successfully. Research shows that children who learn a second language from an early age consistently show superior mathematical concept-realisation, problem solving skills, verbal acumen, and creativity.
High level of individual and personalised care.
Nursery and Reception
In Nursery and Reception our children are welcomed into a stimulating and creative environment where they have opportunities to experience a wide range of activities and to learn through play. Aside from developing communication, language and mathematical skills, the curriculum places emphasis on developing personal and social skills and becoming independent and determined learners.
We follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. The curriculum is based around four key principles:
Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Children learn to be independent and strong through positive relationships.
Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between school and home.
Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected.
Our Objectives
Communication and Language, Literacy
Children will learn to speak and express themselves, and to listen and respond in a range of situations, in a language rich environment. They will be encouraged to link sounds to letters and begin to read and write.
Mathematics
Practical activities will help children develop their mathematical understanding and numeracy skills. They will develop their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, solving simple problems and will learn to describe shapes, spaces, and measures. They will learn to understand simple mathematical vocabulary.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Children will learn how to work, play and co-operate with others. They will be encouraged to develop a positive sense of themselves and understand and manage their feelings. They will develop independence and a confidence in their own abilities.
Physical Development
Children will develop their physical control and co-ordination, as well as an awareness of space. They will develop an understanding of the importance of physical activity and will be encouraged to make healthy choices.
Understanding the World
Children will learn about the features of the environment around them, as well as beginning to develop an understanding of people, places and technology in the wider world.
Expressive Arts and Design
Through art, crafts, music, dance, drama and a wealth of other opportunities, children will learn to communicate and express ideas and feelings in a creative way.
