As parents, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right curriculum or school for your child. In Singapore, international schools are mainly set up to cater to expatriate families and thanks to their diverse, globally-minded environments, they are well positioned to prepare students for life in our interconnected world.

The inquiry

 As an IB school in Singapore we adopt an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, with a heavy emphasis on play in the early years. An inquiry approach places emphasis on “…students finding their own information and constructing their own understandings,” (I.B., 2017, p.14).

It is no secret that young children learn best through play. But in today's society, there is an increasing pressure on educators to adhere to strict curriculums and academic standards. As a result, less and less time is being devoted to free play in the classroom.