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​Language:

The primary language of instruction. Some multilingual schools may offer accredited programs in different languages.

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​Curriculum:

The international curriculum or teaching method upon which the school’s curriculum is based. It is advisable to consider a curriculum that is transferrable to your home country, or where you expect your child to attend school next.

 

Indoor:

Size, quality and safety features of indoor learning and play areas.

 

Outdoor:

Size, quality and safety features of outdoor learning and play areas – including partner facilities.

 

Nationalities:

The range of nationalities within the student body and local-to-expat ratio.

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Special Needs:

Trained staff and programs to support children with special needs

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Entry Fees:

Fees applicable only to new enrollees, typically a testing, application and/or enrolment fee.

 

Half Day / Full Day:

The standard annual cost of pre-K school tuition including obligatory charges (administration, capital and materials), and excluding optional charges such as meals, transportation and extracurricular activities. Costs are calculated on the basis of a lump sum advance payment (and are estimates in cases where only monthly fees are published).

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These figures are guidelines only. Schools often offer sizeable discounts and promotional packages to attract new students and encourage early bookings. In addition, some schools offer significantly more actual class days than others, making cost comparison difficult.

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Monthly:

The school’s flexible payment options include monthly billing.

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Updated:

Year of published fees used here. We only calculate fees from schedules that are publicly accessible.

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