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Welcome

Waterfield Bedfordview Preparatory

Waterfield Bedfordview Preparatory welcomes students from Grade 1 to 7. We aspire to provide students with the best possible all-round education.

We measure our students’ performance against credible international standards. Waterfield Preparatory Schools have been awarded authorisation as International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The programme is internationally recognised and aims to develop students as global citizens.

The rich learning environment provides opportunities for students to learn through exploration and play, both indoors and outdoors.

An inquiry-based approach enables our students to express their thoughts and ideas and build on what they know and what they still want to learn.

Our students are encouraged to use creative problem-solving skills, which lay the foundation for independent thinking and lifelong learning. At Waterfield International Bedfordview Pre-Primary, we equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a formal learning environment when they move to Grade 1. Our Pre-Primary forms part of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 – 12.

Academics

School Hours: 07:30 - 13:00

Age requirements for admission per grade:

GRADE - 000

AGE 3 TURNING 4

Fully toilet trained

GRADE - 00

AGE 4 TURNING 5

GRADE - 0

AGE 5 TURNING 6

Our innovative and student-focused methodology is central to our teaching and learning, where the academic philosophy of THINK, UNDERSTAND and APPLY is the foundation. Future-focused skills are developed throughout each student’s learning journey.

Following Principles

Future-Focused Skills

Emphasis is placed on gross and fine motor, perceptual, cognitive, language and numeracy development. Thinking skills are honed, and students are encouraged to explore a variety of options when problem-solving to discover a workable solution. Through thinking routines, we teach our students to question and form opinions, which are expressed through:

  • Discussion and reflection;
  • Voice, choice, and ownership of learning;
  • Drawing; painting and creating;
  • Baking, drama and music; and
  • Role play and dramatisation.

A school readiness assessment is done on all our Grade 0 students with the additional optional support of hearing and eye tests conducted during the Grade 00 or Grade 0 school year.

Personalised Learning Journey

Our holistic approach to education encourages our students to become fully rounded, unique individuals through a personalised learning journey.

Physical – Challenging outdoor experiences to enhance large muscle development, which is vital for future learning.

Social & Emotional – Our dedicated staff create a safe, nurturing environment where each student can develop confidence and social skills.

Intellectual – We follow the ISASA early development curriculum guidelines and extend beyond the national curriculum. Our students explore the three learning areas of Mathematics, Literacy and Life Skills through our concept-driven units of inquiry. Units of learning and the related conversations encourage our students to evolve as inquirers, both within and beyond the classroom.

Creative – We celebrate the arts through dance, drama, art, and music and consider them instrumental in building self-esteem and allowing students to express themselves.

Meaningful Play

We tap into our students’ unique abilities and talents, relying on their natural sense of curiosity and provoking their thinking through meaningful play opportunities and inquiry-based learning. Our students are encouraged to explore, discover, and experiment.

Sports, Arts & Culture

We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom. By exposing students to a variety of activities, students learn essential life skills such as team play, leadership, and sportsmanship. 

The following sports and cultural activities are also included in our school fees:

Sports & Innovation Activities

  • Mini Soccer
  • Mini Tennis
  • Mini Netball
  • Swimming
  • Robotics
  • Ed Tech Programme

Cultural & Academic Activities

  • Art
  • Baking
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music

Additional Activities

We also offer several extra-curricular activities on our campus to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents. These activities include:

  • Gym Kids
  • Little Kickers
  • Tumbling Tigers
  • Dance
  • Intro-Golf
  • Karate
  • Madrassah
  • Catechism
  • Manners for Minors

Facilities

Art Studio

Art is enjoyed by our students as they freely explore a variety of art mediums and techniques under the gentle guidance of our specialist Art teacher in our bright and colourful art room.

Computer Centre

Our computer centre is equipped with the latest up-to-date IT equipment and is available for students who do not have their own device.

Dance Studio

In our dance studio, students celebrate the arts through dance, which builds self-esteem and allows students to express themselves.

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Waterfield International Bedfordview Pre-Primary provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Please see our fee structure below.

*We also offer several private activities to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents.

Download our fee structure below.