Early Childhood Learning Center is a non-profit early years organization for children aged 2 to 6 years. ECLC has served the Seoul community since 1969. We provide a high quality English-speaking program for children coming from over 20 different countries. Through both the curriculum and our American-style teaching approaches, we focus on developing the cognitive, emotional, social and physical potential of each child in a nurturing, secure and stimulating environment. Our teaching staff is comprised of talented teachers from 6 different countries. Located in Dongbingo-dong, Yongsan-gu near the Capitol Hotel, ECLC is an IPC (International Primary Curriculum) member.
At ECLC we endeavor to provide all students with a fun, engaging and holistic learning environment where they feel safe, respected and loved. Our teachers put children at the center of the program – offering experiences and activities that encourage and promote every child’s social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development. We understand that children grow and develop at their own pace. Classroom instruction is differentiated to allow all children to be challenged while feeling successful in all aspects of the program – regardless of their stage of development. We view a child’s individual developmental level as moving along a continuum and we recognize that movement is not always smooth or predictable. Simply put, the needs and abilities of each child is the primary factor that guides the program.
ECLC specializes in the support of children who have English as an additional language by providing a synthetic phonics program which teaches explicitly the letter patterns, sounds and phonology that underpin the English language. Where necessary we also provide small group instruction to support English second language learners. At ECLC English second language learners are immersed in a positive and rich learning environment where all instruction is in English.
We know that language acquisition occurs best when children are exposed to new vocabulary over time, which is why we follow the International Primary Curriculum units of inquiry, which serve to reinforce vocabulary and help children to link their learning to meaningful experiences.
Our world is becoming increasingly complex and changes are occurring more and more rapidly, ECLC strives to create an environment that provides a calm and secure place where each child’s uniqueness is celebrated.
Should you be looking for a well-established and nurturing Early Childhood program that has been in existence since 1969, please feel free to stop by or make an appointment for a tour. We are very proud of ECLC and would be happy to show you what we have to offer.
For those parents currently looking for an Early Childhood program for your child, please feel free to stop by or make an appointment for a tour. We are very proud of our ECLC and would be happy to show you what we have to offer.
The Purpose of ECLC is to meet the Early Childhood educational needs of young children in an English speaking environment in Korea.
To be recognized and respected as a leading educational organization in Asia by developing global citizens, providing an outstanding international education and preparing the child for transition to the next stage of their life.
Our core values are reflected in our Mission:
We also have a dedicated team of local staff who support the teachers, the children and administration in all areas of pastoral care and services provided by ECLC.
ECLC teaching staff is First Aid/CPR trained by the American Red Cross.
ECLC provides a child-friendly environment equipped with age-appropriate furniture and materials. It is a very colorful, stimulating child-centered atmosphere. ECLC is located in Dongbingo-dong very close to the Capital Hotel.
For those families requiring bus service, ECLC has six buses servicing the Itaewon, Hannamdong, Ichondong, Banpo, Gangnam and Sungbukdong neighborhoods. The children’s safety is our top priority. Each bus has a bus monitor and children wear safety belts at all times. Application for the bus service shall be made on the ECLC Application Form for Bus Service and submitted to the ECLC Office. Bus seats are allocated on a first come first served basis subject to seat availability and priority is given to families requiring the bus service both to and from ECLC daily.
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