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Enjoy Jungle Learning, Forest School & Daily Mandarin At GESS Preschool
Get An Early Bilingual Advantage!
If you’re a parent of a preschooler, you’ll know they’re always curious, always moving, and always asking questions. That’s why finding a preschool that truly nurtures these qualities matters. At German European School Singapore (GESS) Preschool, an award-winning preschool, nature-based learning takes centre stage, and exploration goes well beyond the four walls of the classroom, all guided by the play and inquiry-based International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in English and German.
THE SCOOP: What To Expect At GESS Preschool?
Mandarin, swimming, forest school and more. German and English pathways available.
- Certified Forest School right next door: GESS Preschool sits beside the protected Dairy Farm Nature Reserve, with regular excursions to the nearby nature park for hands-on exploration like den-building and insect-watching — a true “classroom without walls.”
- New on-campus Forest School Area: A purpose-designed forest space has been added on campus, complementing more than 50 dedicated learning spaces and an award-winning playground so nature-based discovery happens all day, not just on field trips.
- Daily Mandarin From 18 Months: Kids in the English pathway get 30 minutes of differentiated Mandarin daily, grouped by prior exposure (not age), building language confidence through songs, storytelling and play.
- Weekly Swimming, Small Classes, Specialist Teachers: Professional-led swim lessons in a heated indoor pool, plus music, sport and art specialists, all within low student-to-teacher ratios (1:5 and 1:10).
- Guided by IB PYP Framework *Ages 18 months–5 Years: All learning is grounded in the play and inquiry-based International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, offered in English or German pathways.
Curious to see the magic in action? Book a school tour with GESS to explore the preschool, meet the staff and see firsthand how the school and its programmes could be a great fit for your child!
Why Little Steps Loves It:
At this award-winning preschool, exploration is not limited to the four walls of the classroom, with nature-based learning an important part of the play and inquiry-based International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Who It's Perfect For:
Expat families relocating to Singapore with young children, parents seeking an early Mandarin or bilingual (German/English) advantage, and parents who want long-term continuity from preschool to graduation.
What Else:
GESS is the only international school in Singapore to offer the full IB continuum — PYP, MYP, DP and the Career-related Programme (CP) giving students the flexibility to choose between the Diploma or Careers pathway. GESS has also just been re-accredited by the IB and the Council of International Schools (CIS), exceeding international standards in nearly 20 areas.
Where To Find It:
- German European School Singapore
- 2 Dairy Farm Lane, Singapore 677621
- +65 6461 0801
- admissions@gess.edu.sg
- https://www.gess.edu.sg
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