Exceptional Early Years Education in Como


Pre-Kindergarten & IB Primary Years Programme | Ages 2 to 5

Our international Early Years education in Fino Mornasco, Como, offers a rich, challenging, and stimulating programme from pre-kindergarten to Grade 1. Delivered in English, our preschool programme is designed to foster enthusiasm for learning and prepare children for the rigours of Elementary School. A robust Early Years education is crucial for future learning, and our holistic programme provides a significant advantage for children's development and success.

ISC's Early Years curriculum is adapted from the IB Primary Years Programme and incorporates the Reggio Emilia philosophy, encouraging children to go the extra mile. With a dedicated team of expert childcare and kindergarten teachers who attend to each child's needs, our early education programme builds a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and understanding to ensure a seamless transition to Primary School and beyond.

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Why Our Early Years School in Fino Mornasco, Como?


Our Early Years programme in Fino Mornasco, Como combines globally recognised educational frameworks with a dynamic play-based approach, establishing a robust foundation for future success.

With full immersion in English and engaging classrooms led by native-speaking teachers, children at our kindergarten in Como naturally develop proficient English language skills.

Following the IB Primary Years Programme, renowned for its rigorous standards and holistic approach, our curriculum fosters inquiry, problem-solving, and collaboration. We prioritise each child's learning needs and interests, nurturing their talents in academics, sports, visual, and performing arts. Additionally, our dedicated Learning Support Team ensures all barriers to learning are removed, enabling every child to excel.

Early Years Curriculum


Our innovative Early Years programme in Como provides a comprehensive, effective and flexible education suitable for all learning styles, which is ideal for young pupils at the beginning of their academic journey.

 

Reggio-Emilia Inspired Philosophy


The Early Years programme at our kindergarten in Fino Mornasco adopts an inquiry-based learning approach designed to cultivate children’s curiosity, motivation, critical thinking, and relational skills. Supported by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our caring and experienced teachers are dedicated to unlocking each child’s potential. This child-centred approach empowers students to become autonomous, proactive learners, fostering self-awareness and encouraging the exploration of new interests, passions, and talents.

 

IB PYP for the Early Years


From the age of 3, our Early Learning programme in Como follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) framework, conducted entirely in English. The PYP encourages children to actively engage in their learning through transdisciplinary exploration of subjects, concepts, and problem-solving within small group settings led by their teachers. This approach ensures a seamless transition to Elementary School in Year 2.

 

Play-based Approach


Children learn best through play, which is why our Early Years programme incorporates a play-based approach. Central to this is the belief that while children may not have mastered a skill or concept at present, they have the potential to do so in the future. This approach emphasises learning through active, engaging, and enjoyable play experiences, recognising that mastery of skills and knowledge is a gradual and ongoing journey. Ultimately, this approach leads to enhanced learning outcomes across subjects.

 

Specialist Classes


From Kindergarten through to Grade 1, children at ISC enjoy diverse learning opportunities that extend beyond academics, using engaging materials and resources. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, ensuring children become familiar with written words and numbers from an early age. In addition to these core elements, our specialised subjects and activities include research-based learning, daily discovery time, music, visual arts, guided reading, library sessions, movement enrichment, and group assemblies.

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A Dynamic Early Years Environment


Our childcare and kindergarten in Fino Mornasco provides an ideal setting for Early Years education, purposefully designed to maximise learning outcomes. Here, children learn through play and relationships with peers and teachers, as well as by engaging with their classroom environment and materials, fostering communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

The stimulating physical environment of our Early Years classrooms and outdoor areas includes meticulously organised spaces tailored to support and enrich each student’s learning across various subjects.

Additionally, children are encouraged to explore an array of classroom resources and materials, selected with the guidance of our teachers to enhance their learning experiences.

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Language Immersion in Our International Early Years School


The international curriculum at our English kindergarten in Como ensures that children begin learning English from the age of 2 (pre-kindergarten), guided by native-speaking teachers. This early exposure fosters the development of excellent communication skills during the Early Years stage.

Throughout their early childhood education, children are also immersed in the written form of the English language through imaginative and symbolic play contexts, as well as teacher-led activities. As they grow older, teachers support and enhance their language and reading skills within the preschool syllabus, gradually building the literacy foundation needed for their transition to primary school by the end of Grade 1.

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Childcare & Kindergarten Facilities


ISC’s state-of-the-art campus spans 10,000 m² and features a dedicated Early Years section tailored for children aged 2 to 5. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our spacious classrooms, outdoor areas, and equipment are designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, independence, self-confidence, collaboration, and social skills through play and inquiry.

Common areas include science labs, art studios, an auditorium for performances and presentations, music classrooms, a multi-sports field, expansive playgrounds, and a cafeteria serving nutritious, home-cooked meals to instil healthy habits from an early age.

We are currently expanding our campus to include additional specialist teaching spaces for sports, such as a swimming pool and gym, and visual and performing arts rooms, which students can utilise once they reach Primary School.

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Early Years Teachers


Children in our English Kindergarten in Como learn in a welcoming and nurturing environment with caring, attentive educators and teaching assistants who cater to their individual needs. This ensures they adapt well to their new international setting, becoming motivated, well-adjusted learners capable of achieving exceptional learning outcomes.

Furthermore, our highly qualified and experienced Early Years educators support each child in reaching their full potential and preparing for a smooth transition to Primary School.

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