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Your child’s first school experience is a big moment - it shapes how they’ll feel about learning throughout their life!
At Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens, we make sure this first step if full of curiosity, confidence and purposeful fun. In our modern Early Explorers Centre children feel safe and supported as they explore, play, and grow. Our skilled teachers guide each child’s journey, helping them build skills and meet the goals of the English Early Learning curriculum.Here, every day is a chance to discover something big, build confidence and develop a love of learning.
Explore vibrant spaces in our Early Explorers Centre, including an indoor playground
Learn English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia through our trilingual programme
Enjoy a safe and supportive school day from 8am to 3pm, with co-curricular activities until 4pm and optional after-school care available until 6pm
Learn to swim with regular swimming lessons
Benefit from innovative learning programmes, including White Rose Maths, Read Write Inc and The Drawing Club
Join your children in Early Explorers Stay and Play sessions, connecting families to their child’s learning
Progress seamlessly to our International School at age 5, or the Malaysian National Curriculum at age 7.
Children thrive when they’re curious, confident and excited to learn.Through the UK Early Years Curriculum, children spark a love for learning and build essential life skills, helping them reach their full potential. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, children develop confidence, social skills, and the foundations for lifelong learning—all while having fun.
Express themselves
Children grow their confidence and coordination by actively exploring our safe, engaging spaces. Our indoor and outdoor learning environments, including the indoor playground, are designed to encourage movement and curiosity. As they navigate equipment and play with purpose, they develop motor skills and learn how to stay safe. We also support healthy habits with guidance on nutrition, complemented by balanced meals from our DeliCafe.
Learning out loud
Our kindergarten in Johor Bahru, is a place where children feel safe to try new things, share ideas, and express preferences. Through play and group activities, they discover how to manage their own emotions and understand the feelings of others. Whether they’re choosing materials for an art project or talking about their day, children build positive relationships and develop the confidence to speak up and connect with peers.
By creating a warm, supportive environment, we support them to grow socially and emotionally every day.
Love of reading and writing
At our kindergarten, literacy is an adventure. Children begin by reading simple sentences, using new skills to decode and pronounce words fluently. Through discussions, they’ll explore what they've read, deepening their understanding of stories. And when it comes to writing, they apply their phonic knowledge to form simple sentences that reflect their spoken words.
Problem solving
Children develop strong counting skills from 1 to 20, learning to sequence numbers and identify what comes before or after. Have you ever wondered how they use real-world objects to add and subtract? By counting forwards and backwards, they solve problems and tackle more advanced concepts like doubling, halving, and sharing. Plus, they use everyday language to compare size, weight, and time, building essential problem-solving skills.
Wonder and intrigue
Children love to share stories, whether they’re about their own adventures or their family’s experiences. Have you noticed how curious they are about the differences and similarities between people, families, and communities? They enjoy exploring the world around them observing animals, plants, and objects, and asking why things happen the way they do. Ever wondered how we encourage them to discover what makes their surroundings unique? From exploring nature to discussing changes they see, learning about the world becomes a fun and engaging adventure!
Confident communicators
At our kindergarten in Johor Bahru, we focus on nurturing confident communication and language skills from the start. Children engage in meaningful conversations with teachers and peers, helping them develop listening, understanding, and speaking abilities. Storytime becomes an interactive experience where children discuss characters, plot, and ideas, expanding their vocabulary and comprehension. Through storytelling and guided discussions, they learn to express their thoughts clearly and build the foundation for literacy.
Explore the arts
Children love the joy of singing, making music, and expressing themselves through dance. Have you seen how they experiment with colours and textures during art sessions? Using different materials and tools, they explore their creativity in design and art. They also express their own ideas and feelings through role-play, storytelling, and creative arts. At Tenby Schools SEG, we celebrate this artistic exploration, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community. Be prepared for artistic masterpieces coming home for admiration!
Every day our Early Years in Johor Bahru brings new learning experiences and discoveries. Here's an outline of a typical day between lessons in our Early Explorers class.
Start the day
8am
Teachers greet our Early Explorers ready for learning to begin at 8am
Eat a delicious lunch
11:30am-12:10pm
Your child chooses from a range of healthy, nutritious options, or you can send a packed lunch in from home.
Home time
3pm
At home time our Early Years team will be waiting with your child ready for you to collect.
Additional activities
3pm - 6pm
We offer co-curricular activities from 3-4pm and a paid after-school care service until 6pm.
We're proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership, iSP - a global community of schools dedicated to growing the world’s most curious, confident minds. Our core learning pillars ensure your child thrives now and in their chosen future pathways.
Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives
Develop proficiency in world languages, while being supported in home or first languages
Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership
Our vibrant new Early Explorers Centre is a specially designed haven for our youngest learners, sparking curiosity and joy in every corner! With the guidance of our expert practitioners, children dive into active, hands-on learning. Our flexible spaces, including a captivating indoor playground, encourage exploration and creativity through carefully planned activities, adult guidance, observation, and dynamic teaching moments. Our Early Explorers Centre is not just a place of learning it's a nurturing home away from home, where you can feel confident knowing your child is safe, happy, and learning every day!
At Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens we understand that life doesn't always stick to deadlines. To secure a place and avoid the disappointment of full classes, just get in touch and we can discuss dates to suit your plans.
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