IB PYP Early Years
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 learners
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.
Social and Emotional Development
Helping children understand themselves, express emotions, and develop empathy.
Mathematics
Introducing logical thinking and problem-solving through engaging, hands-on activities.
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 clearly throughout their learning journey, rather than just at the end of a term.
Ongoing feedback throughout learning
The program helps students develop inquiry thinking and questioning skills.
Evaluation at the end of a unit or term
Measures students' understanding of key concepts and their ability to apply knowledge and skills.
Understanding prior knowledge before teaching
The program helps students develop inquiry thinking and questioning skills.
Learning demonstrated through real tasks
The program helps students develop inquiry thinking and questioning skills.
Ongoing feedback throughout learning
The program helps students develop inquiry thinking and questioning skills.
Evaluation at the end of a unit or term
Measures students' understanding of key concepts and their ability to apply knowledge and skills.
Understanding prior knowledge before teaching
The program helps students develop inquiry thinking and questioning skills.
Learning demonstrated through real tasks
The program helps students develop inquiry thinking and questioning skills.
How early year’s students achieve native-like pronunciation
Tesla early year’s students achieve native-like pronunciation through a structured phonics approach that builds foundational speaking and reading skills.
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
Schedule a tour and see the campus in person
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