GIIS is the best primary school in Singapore offering the Global Montessori Plus Programme. It is an award-winning programme that offers a blend of the world renowned Maria Montessori approach to pre-school methodology with the best practices of modern education.
Pioneered by GIIS, this is the only international pre-school curriculum of its kind, and rests on five solid pillars that will give our pre-schoolers a strong foundation in their student life.
Through its targeted programming, the GMP not only fosters development of cognitive, expressive and motor skills, but also induces a sense of social responsibility, cultural awareness and environmental consciousness - all key components of GIIS’ GMP Montessori School's holistic pedagogy in Singapore.
Our GMP stands tall on 5 strong pillars.
Accelerating basic literacy skills with special emphasis on excellence is what our 'Excelerate' Programme is all about. GIIS is a leading preschool for Montessori education in Singapore where our emphasis lies in giving students fluency in language through listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as providing numeracy skills through maths in a fun and interesting manner. Our individualistic focus has resulted in our students being fast and eager learners from a young age.
We recognise that every child is different. The Thematic Learning methodology we promote at our international pre-school in Singapore, aims to keep the individuality of students in mind along with creating interactive activities for them at school. All these activities are aimed at nurturing the students' inherent personalities as well as helping their intellectual capacities grow in a steady manner. Such a holistic approach helps in the all-round development of our students.
Play is an essential part & parcel of learning at the kindergarten level - for physical, social-emotional and cognitive student development. GIIS is an international pre-school that creates the right environment for our students to interact and learn. We give them the choice of what to play, how to play and whom to play with under thorough learned supervision. This well-thought approach is meant to encourage students to accumulate information and assimilate it which in turn inculcates in them the skills of independence, cooperation and management.
Sensitising our students towards the community and the environment is a major part of our GMP programme at our GIIS preschool in Singapore. Through activities like gardening or charity drives, we teach students the universal values of compassion, kindness and giving. Interaction with community members and participation in bonding activities also help them understand the importance of honesty, punctuality and integrity which are strong character-building foundations for their bright future. To enquire for preschool admission, go to our admission page in the top bar menu..
Giving our students an early start through NextGen Learning is our way of giving them an early start to understand and adopt key disciplines of the 21st century. The future-ready Montessori programme includes a dynamic, hands-on approach to learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEM), which develops in them a love for subjects through active participation, encourages their creativity and polishes their mental capabilities of critical thinking. To learn about our preschool admission process, navigate to the admissions menu at the top.
Introduction of the academic theory of Montessori in Punggol and Cheviot Hill, GIIS has outdone its peers in providing quality pre-school education. GMP's compelling value proposition lies in its customization of Maria Montessori's world-renowned teaching methodology. By integrating the original theory with contemporary research and insights, we have infused the fundamentals of formal learning with the latest innovative learning tools in our GMP Curriculum. Our methodology offers unique and unprecedented growth and development opportunities for our students.
Our qualified teachers have a passion for teaching and learning and are handpicked for every class. Of the many important criteria that we look for in our teachers, excellence in teaching remains foremost.
The GMP programme, at the best primary and pre-school in Singapore, is a stepping stone that helps a student make seamless transition into Grade 1. Our individualistic focus has resulted in our students being fast and eager learners from a young age.
This ensures that the students are well prepared to face newer challenges as they grow. Skills required for Grade 1 like reading, writing and numeracy are provided to students in Kindergarten 2 to ensure that primary curriculum is not overwhelming for students.
The Student Handbook is prepared as a guide for parents and students to be acquainted with the policies and procedures of the school, to be followed during the academic year.
Developed by Dr Maria Montessori, the Montessori method of teaching is based on providing a child-focused education rather than utilizing the traditional form of learning.
A Montessori school and classroom are different from formal learning spaces. Students study independently in groups with well-formulated learning materials. Moreover, it helps students develop holistic skills including social responsibility, reasoning, and physical well-being. GIIS developed the Global Montessori Plus Program by using the Montessori method and years of educational research. It stands tall on the 5 pillars of learning –
● 'Excelerate' Program
● Multi-faceted Learning
● iPlay Program
● iCare Program
● Future Ready Program
Education in Singapore is compulsory from primary or Grade 1. It begins when the learner is of age 5 or 6 years. Moreover, based on their performance at the Primary School Leaving Examination, local students can pursue secondary and post-secondary education. Registration dates in government-backed schools open only once a year. You can find additional details on the website of the Ministry of Education. But you can apply during any time of the year in international schools in Singapore like GIIS. Moreover, admissions are open for students of any origin. However, local students need to get permission from the MOE to pursue studies at an international school.