CONCORD EARLY EXPLORERS
At Concord College International School, we believe that the early years are more than a foundation, it is a launchpad for a lifelong love of learning. Our Early Explorers programme offers a uniquely immersive and inspiring start to education, set within the framework of the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, yet enriched with our own Concord ethos of Rigour, Kindness, and Creativity.
Discovery through environment
Our Early Explorers are not confined to the classroom. Instead, they journey through hands-on experiences, playful inquiry, and meaningful engagement in our purpose designed Discovery Den, a dynamic learning space that brings the seven areas of learning to life as well as outdoor spaces to enhance learning. Within this engaging learning environment, children are encouraged to explore their world, develop confidence, and build skills that last a lifetime.
A Curriculum Rooted in Exploration
We deliver the EYFS framework through an experiential, child-led approach:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
NOTES: Bahasa Malaysia, Sejarah Malaysia and Pendidikan Islam/Moral is compulsory for Malaysian students
The Concord Difference: Nurturing Key Skills for the Future
Our Early Explorers journey on a pathway from EYFS into Primary with a strong foundation of not only academic skills but essential character traits through our Concord Key Skills, which includes a set of skills within the following categories:
- Resilience
- Reflection
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
This unique pathway ensures a smooth and meaningful transition from Early Years to Primary, preparing children to thrive academically and socially.
Why Choose Concord Early Explorers?
We do not merely teach children, we nurture and guide them as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning not just content, but how to learn. At the heart of our Early Explorers programme lies a deep respect for children’s innate curiosity and capability. We believe that true understanding is cultivated not by providing ready-made answers, but by equipping children with the tools to think critically, solve problems independently, and make meaningful connections in their learning.
Our philosophy is rooted in the conviction that every child is a competent, curious individual, capable of making choices, expressing ideas, and leading their own learning with guidance and encouragement. Rather than delivering knowledge based on pre-determined outcomes, our educators act as facilitators, supporting each child to work through the natural steps of exploration, discovery, trial, error, and reflection. Through this process, children build resilience, develop their own problem-solving strategies, and take ownership of their learning journey and future challenges.
By fostering independence from the earliest stages, we empower our learners to become not only academically prepared, but emotionally and socially adept, ready to meet challenges with confidence, and to engage with the world as thoughtful, compassionate, and capable individuals.
PROVISIONAL DAILY ROUTINE for
CONCORD EARLY EXPLORERS (EYFS)
Start |
End |
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8:00 am |
8:25 am |
Soft Drop-Off |
8:25 am |
10:05 am |
Continuous Provision |
10:05 am |
10:30 am |
Morning Break |
10:30 am |
12:10 pm |
Continuous Provision |
12:10 pm |
1:00 pm |
Lunch Break |
1:00 pm |
3:25 pm |
Continuous Provision |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When can my child join Concord?
Applications for entry to Early Explorers are open to student aged 3+ to 4+ years. The main intake is in August / September at the start of the academic year although we also offer a January intake for some students.
What are the entry requirements?
The entrance assessment is required for Early Explorers. This will consist either of a short session with Head of Primary – where student will be asked a few questions and read a story or a class observation.
What is the shape of the school day?
Soft drop-off is at 8:00am. Early Explorers will not have formal lessons with the class teacher, their timetable will be filled with continuous provision, but they will have specialist lessons which are the same as the rest of Primary.
Will there be English as Additional Language (EAL) support?
All students will be tested on arrival and placed in appropriate English class depending on their level of English. All teachers will also play a part in supporting the language development of the students within the curriculum for those who do not have English as their first language.
Is there a school uniform and how is this obtained?
EYFS have a uniform. There will be a uniform shop where parents can purchase all the necessary uniform. Clothing lists will be provided.
Will there be school buses?
There will be school buses at the start and end of the school day, with scheduled pick-ups and drop-offs in selected areas.
What sort of After-School Activities Programme will there be?
There is a comprehensive Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme offering a wide range of activities for students to participate in from Year 3 onwards. It includes clubs and societies, music and the arts, sport and outdoor education, as well as social activities, trips and expeditions and the Super-Curriculum. Students will benefit both personally and socially whilst learning the importance of team working, resilience and time management.
Give your child a chance to shine and win big while building skills that last a lifetime.
Limited spots available.
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