AGES 3–5

NAIS HONG KONG EARLY YEARS

Our Early Years Programme, hosted on our extraordinary Sai Kung Early Years Campus, covers Nursery and Reception stages of your child's education. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage from the English National Curriculum for our youngest learners’ advancement, and we tailor it to our international environment, here in Hong Kong. Led by highly qualified, UK-trained Early Years experts in our colourful, stimulating learning spaces, our programme has been designed to nurture every aspect of your child’s growth and to build their love for learning. 

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IGNITING YOUR CHILD'S LOVE FOR LEARNING

This early stage in introducing children to school life helps them become confident, well-rounded individuals who love to learn. We want your child to have fun and to always be happy, safe, and secure. During Nursery and Reception at NAIS Hong Kong, we inspire them to become lifelong learners.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY

At NAIS Hong Kong, we give our students many opportunities to play and actively engage with their learning. Our littlest learners learn in a variety of ways: watching others, talking, asking questions, listening, exploring, and investigating. We make play important to the foundation of their growth, taking your child through many indoor and outdoor experiences that make their activities memorable and fun.

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OUR PERSONALISED APPROACH

Our expert teachers take a personalised approach to learning at NAIS Hong Kong. A happy child leads to a confident, engaged, and successful student. That’s why we cater to each child’s learning style and recognise their interests and needs. We want our students to know they are valued and listened to, from a young age.

Our teachers help your child develop their unique personality, talents, and abilities. They shape a strong sense of self and help each child feel positive about their abilities as a learner. This helps them form good relationships and become confident in their communication.

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LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY

We integrate technology into all areas of learning, using it to enhance various learning opportunities. Our students will use tech to explore, to play with what they know, or to try something new. It may help them to become involved, to concentrate, to keep trying, to collaborate, to have their own ideas, or to make connections.

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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum

During the Early Years, our teachers follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum from the English National Curriculum, adapted to our international environment in Hong Kong. The EYFS curriculum focuses on seven areas of growth that allow every day at school to be full of new, exciting activities for your child.
THE EYFS CURRICULUM
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Personal, social, and emotional development
Through varied experiences and support from our teachers, your child will build a positive sense of themselves and of others. They’ll discover how to socialise and respect others. 
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Communication and language
We’ll encourage your child to communicate well through many speaking and active listening exercises.
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Mathematical development
We’ll develop your child’s understanding of maths in a broad range of contexts. They can explore, enjoy, learn, practise, and talk about what they understand.
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Understanding the world
Your child will make sense of the world through hands-on experiences. They might learn about tools and materials, encounter animals and plants, or do practical experiments.
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Physical development
Your child will be active at school, enhancing their coordination, control, manipulation, and movement through exciting exercises. They’ll also learn about a healthy diet.
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Expressive arts and design (EAD)
We’ll encourage your child to share their thoughts and feelings through a variety of art, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role-play activities, design, and technology. They’ll take specialist lessons in music.
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Literacy development
We’ll guide your child to begin to read and write through storytelling.
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  • EARLY YEARS
  • PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
  • UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
A typical day at NAIS Hong Kong
Warming up together
Our littlest learners start their day with warm greetings and hands-on activities that encourage them to work together and be creative. Thanks to our experienced teachers, learning in our nurturing environment is always playful and fun!
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Warming up together
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Learning through play
Every lesson is packed with purposeful play. Curious minds discover more about the wonders around us in the world, listen to and tell stories, and get an early introduction maths – all while building their physical motor skills through hands-on experiences. 
Learning through play
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Resting and refuelling
During snack times and at lunch, we encourage healthy habits. Our children relax after a busy morning, reenergise over nutritious choices, and connect with their peers. After this renewing pause in our day, we’re ready for more playful learning in the afternoon!  
Resting and refuelling
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A world of exploration
Our students dive into different discoveries as we introduce them to science experiments powered by MIT or as they unleash their imaginations in our Juilliard-inspired performing arts activities. With these hands-on experiences, every day is full of stimulating thinking.
A world of exploration
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Story time
It’s time to gather ‘round! A calming time of the day – for our teachers, too – story time winds our children down as they journey into the unknown, exploring fantastical worlds within the comfort of our cosy atmosphere. Here, we’ll reflect and share thoughts with the group, too. 
Story time
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The fun continues
From music and dance to sports and computing, our after-school activities give exciting opportunities to our little ones to take their learning beyond class time. Tailored to each child’s interests, our enrichment programmes boost their skills.
The fun continues

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Good morning!
Every day begins delving into class or a vibrant morning assembly, where we foster an upbeat spirit and sense of community. We’ll might celebrate achievements, share announcements, or jump into inspiring hands-on activities.
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Good morning!
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An interactive classroom
No matter the subject – English, mathematics, science, or social studies – our students are actively participating, sharing their solutions and asking questions. Thanks to our expert teachers, the classroom becomes abundant with critical thinking and collaboration.
An interactive classroom
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Pause and reset
Over a delicious meal prepared by our talented kitchen staff or a packed meal from home, our students tend to their nutrition at lunchtime. They also catch up with friends and refuel for continued learning into the afternoon.
Pause and reset
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Understanding the world
Afternoon classes in subjects like languages, computer literacy, and environmental studies stimulate every child’s curiosity, encouraging them to think on their own. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, learning comes to life in the world.
Understanding the world
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Follow your interests
Our ECAs have something for everyone – robotics, drama, sports, coding, and music, to name just a few! We encourage everyone to try new opportunities, and students have fun building their skills while fostering friendships over common interests. 
Follow your interests

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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An organised start
Our students dive into the morning’s routine, where their dedicated tutor shares announcements and leads discussions among the cohort. Here, students embrace the spirit of community and get warmed up for the day’s academic and personal growth ahead.  
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An organised start
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A deep dive
Who’s afraid to go deeper? Whether it’s geography, business and economics, sciences, humanities, or languages, our passionate teachers use innovative teaching strategies to encourage students to keep going further. By drawing out every child’s critical thinking skills, they foster in-depth understanding.
A deep dive
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Take a breather
Our students pause over a well-deserved break, refuelling with a nutritious meal cooked up by our experienced culinary team or packed from home. While becoming energised for the rest of the day, they’ll swap stories over the lunchtime buzz and connect with peers. 
Take a breather
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Let’s show what we can do!
With a huge variety of elective courses and tailored programmes, our curriculum encourages students to sculpt out specialised skills – from computing to the arts – that they’ll use to build one-of-a-kind projects or impressive showcases of their understanding.
Let’s show what we can do!
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Pursue your aspirations
After school, our students go after their goals through ECAs that cater to their distinct interests. It’s also a great time to spend with our dedicated teachers for assistance on challenging subjects. They can also tackle areas of continued growth through tutoring sessions. 
Pursue your aspirations

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Driving our own learning
During a dedicated study period, students begin the day with independent research, where they take the lead as the captains of their own journey. Before diving into the IB lessons of the day ahead, they can review class materials or collaborate on group projects.
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Driving our own learning
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Thought-provoking subjects
What’s it like to feel truly immersed in a subject? It’s stimulating to the mind and spirit! Our IB subject classes – in languages, sciences, humanities, and mathematics –exercise the full range of critical thinking. They also encourage open discussion and deep exploration of concepts and theories.
Thought-provoking subjects
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Recharging our batteries
At the midday break, our students refuel their bodies with a nutritious meal cooked up by our experienced culinary team or packed from home. Relaxing and chatting with friends, they’ll boost their energy among our vibrant community before afternoon classes. 
Recharging our batteries
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How do we know what we know?
The IB’s ‘Theory of Knowledge’ (TOK) course challenges our students to examine what knowledge is and how we build it through different subjects. Critical thinking and reflection become daily muscles – with discussions, debates, and collaborative activities to stir up a challenge.
How do we know what we know?
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Applying our talents
Whether our students are embarking on ‘CAS’ projects or writing an extended essay of research, they learn how to lead with their interests and talents. They relish in sharing their favourite subjects, and they love to dive into the arts, sport, or giving back to our community.
Applying our talents
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Sharpening and enriching
After school, our expert teachers and mentors help students with their questions. They’ll also facilitate discussions that deepen understanding of complex topics and offer exam preparation strategies, as students get ready to culminate their studies.
Sharpening and enriching

OUR WORLD-RENOWNED CURRICULA AT NAIS HK

Our international curricula allow our students to learn at the best standards in the world. What’s more, we enrich the curricula with opportunities to uncover unique interests, so every child can follow their passion and create their path to their top-pick university.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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