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A Look at Our Nursery 1 & 2 Programmes

For children moving on from infant care through to age six, Nursery 1 and 2 bring our curriculum to life.

As an international preschool, we welcome families from all over the world. Our bilingual and experiential curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to each child’s needs.

Our nursery experience is anchored by three core programmes:

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Bilingual Immersion in English and Mandarin

Every class is guided by one English teacher and one Mandarin teacher, so your child hears and uses both languages naturally throughout the day.

That might look like greeting friends in Mandarin during morning circle, listening to a story in English before nap time, and singing simple Chinese songs while tidying up their play corner.

Additionally, we offer Higher Chinese exposure for families who want deeper Mandarin development so your child gets as much of a Chinese preschool experience as an English one, without feeling overwhelmed.

Experiential Learning

Children learn best when they are actively practicing, not just listening.

For instance, on a “market day”, your child might count out play money to “buy” groceries from a classmate, beginning to understand counting, exchange, and even early multiplication long before these concepts appear on a worksheet.

Activities like these are woven throughout the week, alongside cooking, arts and crafts, gardening and monthly field trips to a new destination each time, so there’s always something fresh for your child to explore and expand their view of the world.

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Speech and Drama

Confidence doesn’t come from being told to speak up, but from having safe, encouraging spaces to practise.

In Speech and Drama, your child might rehearse a short role with a friend, recite a favourite poem, or simply stand up and introduce themselves to the class. These small moments can quietly build genuine self-assurance.

Why Parents Choose Viv's Schoolhouse

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A Real Bilingual Start in English and Mandarin

Our early childhood education is immersed in both English and Mandarin throughout the day, with dedicated teachers for each language leading lessons, routines and play.

For you as a parent, this means your child isn’t just attending a weekly Mandarin lesson—they are growing up hearing, using, and playing in both languages during everyday routines.

Over time, this kind of consistent bilingual immersion may help children develop a richer and more expressive Chinese vocabulary by age six, along with greater confidence switching between languages in real life.

One of the Smallest Class Sizes in Singapore with Wonderful Teachers

Some children need more reassurance. Some need more encouragement. Some simply flourish when they are truly known.

That’s why, unlike other preschools, we maintain a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:6 for Playgroup and 1:10 for Kindergarten. This allows our patient teachers to focus closely on each child, provide personalised guidance and build meaningful relationships with them.

The same attentiveness extends to you! Families can expect meaningful weekly updates through our parent app, as well as a team that typically responds within a few hours when you have questions or concerns.

Open communication like this matters, so keeping track of your child’s milestones never has to be a guessing game.

Learning Experiences that Prepare Them for their Future

Our nursery moves beyond rote memorisation by combining structured learning with play-based and experiential activities that inspire curiosity and independence.

Children build foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, motor, social, and cognitive skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking, through memeaningful experiences rather than just worksheets. This helps make future school readiness feel natural.

This holistic education approach prepares children for local primary schools and international curriculum pathways whilekeeping their childhood years joyful and memorable — giving them experiences they can look back on fondly as the beginning of their lifelong learning journey.

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Every part of the Viv’s Schoolhouse experience is designed with careful thought and a clear outcome in mind: helping your child grow into a confident, capable learner.

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Bilingual Confidence

Your child grows up switching naturally between languages: greeting friends in Mandarin during morning circle time, then chatting and playing in English by the afternoon.

Curiosity and Practical Thinking

Through play, your child works out how many cups of water fill a bigger container or counts play money to “pay” for pretend groceries. These experiences encourage curious, practical thinking through doing, helping your child achieve early milestones with confidence.

Confidence to Express Themselves

Your child learns to express themselves clearly, think on their feet, and build the kind of confidence that helps shape curious, resilient, well-rounded kids.

Strong Friendships and Social Skills

In a close-knit, mixed-age setting, your child learns as much from an older friend showing them how to line up for snack time as they do from a teacher.

Practical Life Skills

From planting and watering their own vegetable patch to helping measure ingredients while baking, your child develops skills they can see, touch and practise — not just hear about.

Readiness for What's Ahead

By the time they move into the upper years, your child is used to following routines, balancing active play with quiet rest, working independently, and adapting to new people and environments with ease.

With patience and encouragement from our wonderful teachers every step of the way, these are more than just skills your children learns. They are moments you get to see them grow into, every day at Viv’s Schoolhouse.

More Enrichment for Your Child to Explore

Beyond the core nursery curriculum, Viv’s Schoolhouse offers optional enrichment programmes that introduce new skills and experiences.

As a welcome offer, new sign-ups can enjoy one enrichment programme free for their first 10 months. Additional enrichment programmes are available separately.

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Rated 5/5 ⭐️ from 45+ Parents

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I believe it was a good decision to send my daughter to Viv's Schoolhouse. She has much better control of her emotions and learned many skills after joining Viv's Schoolhouse... Looking forward to more progress in the future! Thank you for the care and concern teachers!
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Viv’s Schoolhouse offers educational programmes focused on early childhood development. The school has modern facilities that support a nurturing environment for children’s learning and growth.
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Our daughter attended Viv's and she had a blast. The school's curriculum is very holistic and it is one of the reasons we were drawn to it. They are one of the few pre schools that have their own dedicated curriculum specialist. Teachers here are warm and lovely, we felt at ease as parents with the constant updates and the way our daughter interacted with the teachers. There are too many things to highlight but the monthly excursions, Japanese classes, and swimming classes are something you can look forward to that are not that found in other schools. Thank you for being a great institution for our family!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are truly grateful to Viv School House for preparing our child, Tiffany so well for Primary 1. The teachers are caring, patient, and very dedicated, and the curriculum is thoughtfully planned to build confidence and strong foundations. What really impressed us is how aligned their teaching is with primary school expectations. We were happy to learn that P1 will include Show & Tell for English lesson and Pinyin for Mandarin lesson. Viv has already been exposing the children to these concepts, making the transition much smoother and less stressful. My child has grown not only academically but also in confidence and communication skills. Thank you Viv School House for creating such a supportive and nurturing environment. Highly recommended to parents looking for a preschool that truly prepares children for the next stage of learning! 💕
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My child has been with this school for nearly two years. I like that the school provides regular updates and organizes meaningful activities, not just academic lessons. They have monthly field trips and even visits to old folks’ homes. The extra-curricular programs also fit my needs well — swimming, robotics, and Japanese classes — so I don’t have to send my child to other classes on weekends.
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Good ratio of children to teachers. Teachers are patient and are willing to work with parents to guide the children academically and emotionally.
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Our daughter was previously at one of the leading premium preschools, but we felt their entire approach was commercially driven and lacked genuine care for the children. When we were looking for a new school, while the program was important, what truly mattered was the quality of the teachers and management. After meeting with the school owner and visiting the facility, I was quickly convinced that my child would be in good hands and decided to transfer her, despite a much longer commute. I have been proven right. We have no issues with drop-offs; she genuinely enjoys going to school, loves her teachers and friends, and looks forward to the monthly school excursions and special event celebrations. The school also provides optional curriculum classes such as swimming and sports. We've signed her up for these, as they are perfect for working parents like us, saving us time sending her to external classes. Additionally, the teachers and principal are always reachable and responsive whenever we have queries. At the end of each term, we have a Parent-Teacher Meeting where we are updated on our child's progress and learning. We are so grateful to them for taking the time, on top of their usual workload, to maintain close communication with us at all times, all in the interest of our child's development Choosing this preschool has been one of the best decisions we've made for our daughter's early education, and we highly recommend it
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Highly recommended for parents who are looking for an all rounded preschool for their kids . Viv’s schoolhouse exceeded all aspects of our expectations for a preschool. We joined Viv’s early March this year . We have to change our girl’s school who is in N2 this year as we moved quite a distance away (30mins drive) . Initially we enrolled her into another school in Potong Pasir through a friend’s recommendation. But she refused school and was literally crying for the whole month . After trying for a whole month , we actually gave up and withdrew her as we find the school not a good fit for her . I found Viv’s through some recommendations from Facebook and I actually texted some of the parents whose child/children are in the school to get the most genuine reviews . With many positive reviews , we went for the school tour . We are surprised that this school actually offered us a 3days no obligation free trial . That shows how confident they are with the kids . I shared with them my concerns and the difficulties we are facing at that moment. (My girl actually developed some phobia for school after one month of crying there) A pleasant surprise: She walked into the school happily on her 3rd day ( still during the trial period ) . Haha .. I guess this is what many parents hoped for . No crying , no whining , no drama ! So, we enrolled her in without second thoughts . Bonus : This school is actually pretty advance in terms of academic. We are pretty surprised that she learned addition and subtraction in just two months time . Overall we are very pleased with the school and teachers (eps Teacher Joanne). My girl love her so much ! Thank you for all the support and patience towards Carys . Appreciate it !
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My child had such a wonderful time at Viv’s Schoolhouse! The teachers were so caring and it was evident in the way they interacted with him. We were only there for a short time, but my child learned so much. He’s grown to be more independent and is not as hesitant to approach and play with other children. It was such a joy to watch him blossom. There was also an excellent range of activities; ensuring the kids are engaged and interested every day. Another bonus is my normally picky eater loved everything they served! I highly recommend Viv’s Schoolhouse and wish we were able to spend more time there. 💙 We are missing everyone already!!

Visit Us in Person Before Making Your Decision

It’s natural to feel apprehensive about leaving your child for the first time in a new environment for several hours.
That’s why it’s so important to find and visit the place, meet the teachers, and see the way your child’s day is spent.

Here’s how you can book a FREE school tour:

Step 1

Submit an enquiry

Reach out through our contact form, or call us directly at +65 6909 1311 and share your child’s information with us.

Step 2

Choose a date and time

Our team will get in touch to schedule a school visit that works with your schedule, within our operating hours (Mondays to Fridays, 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.; Saturdays, 7.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.).

Step 3

Visit our centre

We’re located at 12 Queen Street, #04-01, Singapore 188553 (within Hotel Royal @ Queens), with school bus services available islandwide for added convenience.

During your tour, pay attention to how the children look and feel. They should appear engaged, happy and at ease.

Step 4

Discuss next steps

After your tour, our team will walk you through enrolment, available programmes, and schedules, and answer any remaining questions you have in mind.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Viv’s Schoolhouse and being part of their journey.

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Take the First Step in Your Child’s
Preschool Education at Viv’s Schoolhouse

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Nursery is often the very first time your child spends the day in someone else’s care, and it shouldn’t have to feel like a leap of faith.

When you walk into Viv’s Schoolhouse, we want you to see a place where your son or daughter is known by name, cared for like family, and given every chance to thrive.

Here’s what your child gains when they join us:

  • Everyday comfort in both English and Mandarin, guided by passionate educators
  • A love for learning through hands-on play, field trips, and creative activities that encourage curiosity and engagement
  • The confidence to speak up, build stronger social skills, and develop greater cultural awareness
  • Practical, real-world thinking built through everyday problem-solving, not worksheets
  • Build strong foundations for life beyond school in a supportive environment with ultra-small classes and close attention from all the teachers

Because we keep our classes intentionally small, spots in each intake are limited, and places can fill quickly—sometimes with a waiting list.

So, the sooner you visit, the better your chance of securing a place for your child and starting their journey with confidence!

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