Early Years
Early Years

Early Years

At Boston School International, children, aged 3 to 5, begin their educational journey within the IB Primary Years Programme in a safe, stimulating environment where play, inquiry and exploration help them grow into active, curious and caring learners who understand themselves and the world around them. Each area of learning nurtures critical thinking, creativity and international mindedness, building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Our curriculum

Students spark curiosity and creativity through play, leading their own IB PYP inquiry to grow independent, critical thinking.

Circle Time

Children gather every day to share, talk, and connect. They listen to one another, express their thoughts, and explore emotions, building a strong sense of belonging and classroom community.

Circle Time

English Language and Literature

Students listen to stories, sing songs, and join in engaging literacy activities. They build early reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as they play with sounds, grow their vocabulary, and tell their own stories, developing a genuine love for language and communication.

English Language and Literature

Mathematics

Children explore math through real-life experiences and hands-on learning. They notice patterns, work with numbers, compare and measure, and solve problems, strengthening their reasoning, logic, and confidence using math in everyday life.

Mathematics

Science

Learners spark their curiosity as they observe, ask questions, and experiment. They investigate living things, materials, and natural phenomena, and they learn to think and act like young scientists.

Science

Social Studies

Children explore family, community, and the wider world through inquiry-based projects. They discover cultures, traditions, and global connections, and they practice empathy, respect, and responsibility toward others.

Social Studies

Spanish

Students play, listen to stories, and sing songs as they begin to communicate in Spanish. They develop listening and speaking skills and learn to appreciate the language and culture of Panama within a bilingual environment.

Spanish

PSPE (Personal, Social, and Physical Education)

Learners move, play games, and reflect on their feelings and actions. They strengthen coordination, teamwork, self-confidence, and social responsibility while building healthy habits for both mind and body.

PSPE (Personal, Social, and Physical Education)

Motor Skills

Children paint, cut, climb, dance, and take part in other movement activities. They refine fine and gross motor skills, improving balance, strength, and concentration.

Motor Skills

Integrated Arts

Learners bring together art, music, movement, and drama as creative forms of expression. They explore emotions, tell stories, and share ideas through imagination and artistic play.

Integrated Arts

ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

Children explore age-appropriate technology in safe, guided ways. They use digital tools to create, play, and investigate, building early digital literacy and a sense of responsibility online.

ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

Mandarin

Students enjoy songs, games, and stories as they become familiar with Mandarin. They start to recognize sounds, tones, and words, developing an early appreciation for different languages and cultures.

Mandarin

SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)

Children practice social-emotional skills throughout the day. They identify their emotions, manage challenges and conflicts, and show empathy toward others, actively building the key qualities of the IB Learner Profile and growing as caring, reflective, and responsible individuals.

SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)

A typical day at school in our Early Years

Core learning pillars

At Boston School International, students ignite their curiosity and develop key skills as they embark on their learning journey. Guided by our learning pillars, they explore the academic world and strengthen their teamwork skills.

Academic achievement 
Academic achievement 

Experience personalized learning that strengthens knowledge, skills and deep understanding.

 

Life competencies
Life competencies

Build life skills that boost success in learning, friendships and future opportunities.

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Grow English fluency fast while strengthening home language every day.

When to enroll?

At Boston School International, families can apply for admission at any time during the school year. Our Admissions Department is open year-round, so students can join our school community whenever it is right for them.

Our admissions team works with each family to choose the ideal start date, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition that supports every student’s learning and fits your family’s schedule.

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Embark on an Early Years adventure at Boston School International, sparking curiosity and creativity.

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