by on 05/05/2024 17707
This article is updated on 14th December 2023
A historical city, rich with its heritage and culture, Ipoh is a great early education hub in the northern area, and we're very pleased to know that there's a lot of preschool choices for parents in this city.
In continuation from our regular Selected Preschool series, this article will try to list down all exemplary preschool in this city so that it will be easier for parents in Ipoh to search for the right centre for their child!
Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.
In this spacious and clean preschool, children are taught through the well-researched 3Q™ program. This proven program is holistic, engaging and fun. Through their online learning program, students would be able to log in with their special IDs to practice at home according to individual chapters, allowing them to prepare for the next day’s lessons as well as interact and bond with parents over the lessons on the platform.
Teachers at the kindergarten have been fully trained under the 3Q training program and most of them possess at least a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Not near Ipoh? Fret not as the 3Q MRC Junior Menglembu has seven centres under its umbrella in Perak.
Many parents with children under three often contemplate whether to send their kids to preschool or not. 3Q MRC Junior, Kampar Ipoh is the perfect place to give children the head start they need. Children gain a lot from attending school here. They are exposed to alphabets, words, numbers, colours, shapes and so much more. Most importantly, they learn to share and get along with others at a young age, while they figure out how to regulate their emotions. Many previous students from this kindergarten enter primary school with stronger basic math concepts, richer pre-reading skills, and better social-emotional skills than peers from other schools. This is all thanks to the well-researched and proven 3Q education system – a proven education system that utilises effective tools to foster vital development of the whole brain.
There are also plenty of opportunities tailored towards talent extraction among the children. This makes the educational journey a lot more meaningful as the outside world requires more than just grades to succeed but rather it needs people who are creative, confident and can express themselves well.
As a branch of a well-loved and renowned kindergarten in Malaysia, Big Apple First Garden, Ipoh strives to prepare its students to be world-changers. What makes it such a hit among families in Ipoh? For one, the teaching approach is truly relevant to what modern day early education calls for. It is up-to-date, hi-tech, and in every way, it brings joy to learning. The teachers are always at their professional best, and are inclined to upgrade their teaching skills, developing new teaching methods from time to time. For the little ones, the kindergarten offers the strong foundation they need, in preparation for an enjoyable education journey ahead through play and hands-on experience.
Inside a securely guarded condominium lies Tadika Big Apple Ipoh Kiara, ready to welcome children age 2 to 6 years old. The school, similar to other franchises under Big Apple, are registered under the Ministry of Education and uses their specially formulated syllabus and books for a wholesome child development. Thematic learning approaches are used at the school to keep children on their toes with fun activities such as Music, STEAM, arts& craft, Little Kitchen, sand play, and water play. Exciting, big scale activities are often held at the school such as graduation, sports day, Young Entrepreneurs Day, and the Cambridge English graduation ceremony, which highlight the involvement of parents in their child’s learning.
The school is equipped with world-class facilities for a conducive learning environment. E-learning spaces, a greenhouse, dedicated kitchen for Little Kitchen activities, and an outdoor gym are tailor made and child sized to ensure easy access for the children. Big Apple hopes for nothing more than their children to walk out of their doors geared for success in school and in life.
Standing proud as one of the outstanding branches of a renown kindergarten in the country, Big Apple Kinta RiverFront has been enjoying rave reviews from satisfied parents whose kids go here. With its team of passionate teachers, latest upgrades and new features, the kindergarten is quite understandably the talk of the town in Ipoh.
Among the notable add-ons is their Junior Speaker Programme, which teaches and encourages kids to speak up and express themselves confidently. The Cambridge English Young Learners Course and its specially designed Art Studio are other highly beneficial upgrades at Big Apple kindergarten. Overall, Big Apple continues to offer premium quality education while addressing the growth and development needs of little ones in preparation for their schooling life ahead.
Since its inception 25 years ago, Big Apple Pengkalan, Ipoh has rightly gained a strong reputation on providing a solid, comprehensive learning experience for toddlers and children aged 18 months to 6 years. Housed in a commodious, purpose-built facility, the aim is to provide a place that sets a strong academic foundation and help children develop a love for learning within a caring, supportive, safe and secure environment. This is reflected in the school’s philosophy of education “To Inspire and Nurture the Young Minds”.
Diversity is seen as a core strength and the size of the school allows for a very rich, robust curricular and co-curricular program. The school offers an academically focused curriculum, balanced by rich opportunities in sports, enriching activities and performance. Literacy and numeracy are key. The learning context is integrated with art and craft, music and movement, sand play, water activities, cooking and baking, gardening, physical education, practical life exercises and street chalk drawing.
At Big Apple Pengkalan, Ipoh careful attention is given to the individual learning profile of each student, building on their strengths, developing their unique talents and skills, and providing support for areas of growth. The school will continue its expansive growth strategy by expanding in the Klang Valley, all while striving to “be better and be different”.
With its tagline “To Inspire & Nurture the Young Minds”, Big Apple Taska & Tadika is a chain of kindergarten and nursery that tends to make an impact within the society it serves. The name itself is synonymous with quality education and professional care for children, and what’s more, little ones clearly cherish their time spent here!
Big Apple has its own syllabus, as well as books which adhere to the Education Ministry’s guidelines for Preschool Curriculum. As the mission of Big Apple is to ‘Inspire and Nurture the Young Minds', students are guided through an education that goes beyond classroom learning, where play has a definite role in their learning experience.
Having been around since 1993 does not surmise that Big Apple’s curriculum or programmes are outdated by any means! Quite the opposite, actually, for students here are exposed to projector teaching/learning, as well as the use of computers, making full use of today’s modern technologies. For the 4, 5, and 6-year old students, as pointed out by Ms. Wong, Big Apple also offers its self-produced Guru Panda programme, an exciting online platform that connects children to a plethora of study materials.
KinderJoy offers a Comprehensive Thematic Learning Programme to children ages 18 months to 6 years old, that have been developed in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Malaysian National Preschool Curriculum.
Entering the 21st century and catering to the requirements of its globalisation, KinderJoy classes strongly focus on developing every child with a full set of 21st century skills. Skills such as Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Inquisitive and Imaginative Minds, Communication Skills, Teamwork and Collaboration and much more are essential.
There are multi-purpose learning areas, lively science areas and places for children to work and learn independently. With proven track records, KinderJoy has produced many successful alumni over the years and wishes to continue to do so for years to come.
Tiny-Tots Montessori Centre (TTMC), Ipoh celebrates 47 years of providing preschoolers aged 2 to 6 years with an early learning experience that nurtures holistic growth. The centre has two premises and is situated in Ipoh Garden South, nestled in a quiet and safe environment where every child feels welcomed. Over the years, it is well-received by parents in the local community and children love that it is such a happy place to be at.
Inspired by the beauty of Montessori education, TTMC embraces each child as an individual, growing at their own pace. Therefore, classes sizes are kept small, with approximately 5 to 8 students per class. Teachers at TTMC encourage children to learn the way that they were born to learn – through play and fun activities! Whether children are learning languages or science, they do so through various activities that are interactive and engage all of their senses. This naturally makes them enjoy and love learning. While making learning fun and enjoyable, the centre also places an equal focus on building a strong foundation of academic skills so that children will have a smooth transition to primary school later on.
Kiddy123's reports on the above preschools were based on what we saw and were told at the time of our visit. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, Kiddy123 Sdn Bhd shall not be liable for damages of any kind that may result from the usage of the information in this article. The best way to decide on the best-fit preschool for your child is to pay a visit to those that you have shortlisted.
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