FUTURE KIDS NURSERY
Renaissance International School Saigon

The key to a successful education programme is an excellent foundation on which to build. 'Future Kids' provides this structured foundation where by students are prepared in the best possible way to become not only academically successful, but also well rounded individuals able to participate fully and effectively in a global community.

The cornerstone of our 'Future Kids Nursery' programme is our firm belief in nurturing each student to achieve his/her full potential in all areas. We have high expectations of our student but understand that each child is an individual with his/her own particular strengths and needs.

Children develop at different rates and learn through a variety of stimulating activities, resources and experiences. By being aware of the child's 'readiness' and preferred learning style, we are able to maximise the learning potential.

Learning through play and  activities is central to our philosophy and the learning environment encourages the students  to participate and to learn in a child friendly environment at the time when they are ready to learn.

Future Kids offers a British style education that reflects an appreciation for the multi-cultural and international character  of our student body.

For the Pre-Nursery students, the activities are almost exclusively play based, developing social skills, hand eye coordination and development of gross and fine motor skills through play and physical activities.

At this stage, the children are developing their language skills and a language rich environment helps them to develop their vocabulary and communication skills though speaking and listening activities.  

Children love  creative activities such as art & craft, dance/movement and music and these are part of the daily programme.

The Nursery programme is more structured with  the concept of readiness and learning styles taken into account during the planning of the activities.

The curriculum offers a full range of experiences with   opportunities for a 'hands on approach'. Activities are planned to promote children's learning in a positive, stimulating, attractive, caring, safe and totally supportive environment. Team planning is essential for continuity and for ensuring that the curriculum is broad, balanced and purposeful, covering the following six main areas of learning:

• personal, social and emotional development;

• communication, language and literacy development;

• mathematical development;

• knowledge & understanding of the world;

• physical development;

• creative development.

Why should children start school when they are quite young?    There are many reasons; some of the main advantages are:

• it enables and encourages children to socialise with their peers and other adults;

• it develops positive interaction;

• it develops self-confidence and independence;

• it provides children with opportunities for learning in different situations;

• it prepares children for the start of 'formal' schooling;

• it gives children an opportunity to experience a wider range of friends, resources and activities than would normally be available within the home environment;

• it gives parents the opportunity to have some personal time and space.

Whatever age children start school, they bring with them a range of different experiences. Young children have very curious and absorbent minds that need to be stimulated for healthy  development. They are constantly encountering new experiences and developing their understanding, skills and confidence.

How do children learn?  They do so by playing, talking, exploring, observing, questioning, experimenting, repeating, reflecting and responding to their friends and the adults with whom they are in regular contact.      

Operating from two campuses initially,  (District 7 & District 3) 'Future Kids'  is part  of the Renaissance International  School  Saigon. We recognise that parents play a  significant role in children's education and we therefore operate  an 'open door' policy where constructive parental involvement  is encouraged.  

'Future Kids' is staffed by qualified and experienced Early  Years teachers.  Teacher Assistants are experienced in working with young children.

'Future Kids' is under the  direction of Ms Ingrid Rees-Thomas, who has 18 years experience in international schools. Ms Ingrid  has worked in schools in Iraq, Bahrain,  Thailand, South  Korea and Vietnam.

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