IB Early Years Programme
The Early Years programme at Tesla integrates the IB with Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, creating a nurturing learning environment for children aged 18 months to 5 years - where curiosity and exploration lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Where young minds begin their learning journey
The IB Early Years programme at Tesla blends the principles of the IB with Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, fostering a learning environment that inspires exploration, creativity, and independence.
Inquiry-based learning
Each unit is built around big ideas, encouraging children to ask questions, explore, and make connections.
Play-based learning
Hands-on activities and collaborative projects support natural, joyful skill development.
Language and Numeracy foundations
Daily storytelling, phonics, and early numeracy experiences build a strong academic foundation.
STEM for young minds
Early exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics nurtures curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Subjects in the Programme
Tesla offers six subject areas that support children’s holistic development- cognitive, physical, emotional, and creative - delivered in both Vietnamese and English.
Science and Technology
Inspiring a love for scientific exploration through hands-on experiences.
Language
Developing proficiency in both Vietnamese and English across all learning contexts.
Physical Education
Building motor skills and fostering an active, healthy lifestyle.
Mathematics
Introducing logical thinking and problem-solving through engaging, hands-on activities.
Social and Emotional Development
Helping children understand themselves, express emotions, and develop empathy.
Arts
Encouraging imagination and creativity through diverse artistic expressions.
How We Understand Each Child’s Progress
We use four types of assessment to ensure every child is seen and supported holistically throughout their learning journey.
Ongoing feedback throughout learning
Daily observations and interactions allow teachers to respond and support each child’s growth in real time.
Evaluation at the end of a unit or term
Measures understanding of key concepts and the ability to apply knowledge and skills. (Observations · Quizzes · Discussions · Peer assessment)
Understanding prior knowledge
Identifying each child’s existing knowledge and experiences to design meaningful learning pathways.
Learning demonstrated through real-world tasks
Children showcase their understanding through practical activities and authentic applications.
Ongoing feedback throughout learning
Daily observations and interactions allow teachers to respond and support each child’s growth in real time.
Evaluation at the end of a unit or term
Measures understanding of key concepts and the ability to apply knowledge and skills. (Observations · Quizzes · Discussions · Peer assessment)
Understanding prior knowledge
Identifying each child’s existing knowledge and experiences to design meaningful learning pathways.
Learning demonstrated through real-world tasks
Children showcase their understanding through practical activities and authentic applications.
Xây dựng khả năng phát âm chuẩn bản ngữ ngay từ những năm đầu đời.
Học sinh bậc Mầm non tại Tesla phát triển khả năng phát âm chuẩn xác thông qua chương trình Phonics bài bản, từ đó xây dựng nền tảng vững chắc cho kỹ năng nghe, nói và đọc tiếng Anh.
Learning through passion and play
Children choose clubs based on their interests, participating in mixed-age groups where they learn from one another. This year, Tesla offers six diverse clubs.
Masterchef
STEM
Multi-sport
Ballet
Art
Language
Approaches to learning
Five key skill categories empower students to become independent learners and effective collaborators.
Express ideas clearly across different formats
Develop language skills for learning
Listen and respond effectively
Approaches to learning
Five key skill categories empower students to become independent learners and effective collaborators.
Express ideas clearly across different formats
Develop language skills for learning
Listen and respond effectively
Ten attributes that shape the whole learner
These ten attributes are woven into everything we do in the Early Years programme by guiding how students think, act, and relate to the world around them.
Inquirers
Natural curiosity and research skills
Knowledgeable
Local and global concepts and ideas
Thinkers
Critical and creative problem-solving
Communicators
Multiple languages and modes
Principled
Integrity, honesty, and fairness
Open-minded
Respecting different perspectives
Caring
Empathy, compassion, and respect
Risk-takers
Courage in the face of uncertainty
Balanced
Intellectual, physical, emotional health
Reflective
Thoughtful about learning and growth