The English Nursery School (ENS)

The English Nursery School (ENS) was founded in 2004. Our programme is based upon the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. We value the individuality of each child and are proud to offer a flexible approach to learning so that children are able to progress at their own rate towards achieving their full potential.

At ENS, we use the immersion learning technique. Young children’s brains are equipped to absorb language and learn to speak without the necessity of formal language lessons; they learn by hearing the language spoken around them and adapting what they hear to form their own responses. ENS provides a completely English learning environment where children gain an understanding of the English language simply by going about the daily classroom routine. Native English speaking teachers encourage the children to repeat new words and to communicate and express themselves using their newly acquired vocabulary.

The academic programme at ENS introduces children to the basics of the three R’s (reading, writing and arithmetic). The Nursery group learn numbers and the letters of the English alphabet, and the Reception group enhance their reading, writing and mathematical skills. During their time at ENS the children are encouraged to become more independent in all areas of their academic, personal and social development. Therefore ENS not only equips children with a second language, but also prepares them for their future education.