International School Saigon Pearl Elementary & Early Years

Your child’s first experiences of school are the key to laying the foundation for a successful learning journey. It is therefore crucial that these early experiences are positive and developmentally appropriate.

Run by our highly specialized teachers, the Early Years program in ISSP delivers a balanced curriculum that focuses on the development of both the interpersonal and academic skills of the child. It is well-aligned with our dominant pedagogy which is the IB PYP Framework, the Reggio Emilia-inspired teaching and learning approach bespoke to our school.

ISSP is a caring IB World School where young children gain foundational knowledge and skills; building self-belief and empowering individuals to succeed. ISSP achieves its Vision through personalized, authentic learning opportunities that cultivate a lifelong love for learning.

At ISSP, quality learning experiences during the early years are supported through the IB PYP’s constructivist and social constructivist approach to learning.

The PYP transdisciplinary framework is designed to support the development of key cognitive and social emotional abilities for Early Years students, through play and student-led learning engagements. Whilst, inquiring through play in the early years supports the notion that learning is an active process. Healthy learning environments and supportive relationships further support this learning process.

Learners develop in the area of responsibility through the pursuit of individual interests and passions, a commitment to learning, personal excellence, perseverance and resilience. At ISSP we strive to encourage a passion for learning and a spirit of inquiry and celebrate success and achievement across all endeavors where learners, through their time at school develop the skills to take increasing responsibility for their learning and behavior.

At ISSP we value confidence, creativity and innovation, leadership and initiative, and a balanced and well-rounded education. Opportunities are provided for all members of the community to exercise initiative and leadership and in the process develop greater wisdom. We aim to motivate our learners in all endeavors and encourage the progression in their learning as it moves from knowledge, to understanding, and then into wisdom.