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Curriculum

Modern, engaging, and designed for discovery

Our bilingual, MOE-aligned curriculum nurtures curious minds and builds strong academic foundations for lifelong success — for children aged 18 months to 6 years.

Our Curriculum at Hess Preschool
The framework

A holistic, MOE-aligned preschool curriculum

We go beyond rote learning with a thematic, hands-on approach — harmonising global best practices with the local MOE framework, so every lesson builds both knowledge and a genuine love of learning.

Project-Based Learning

Children's own questions — "Why do apples turn brown?" — become meaningful investigations blending science, literacy, maths, and art.

Language & Literacy

Confident communicators in both English and Chinese, through a systematic approach to phonics, storytelling, and rich conversation.

Mathematics

The Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) method builds strong mathematical foundations through hands-on discovery and real-world application.

Social-Emotional Development

Group activities, storytelling, and role-play teach empathy, turn-taking, and the shared responsibilities of classroom life.

Physical Development

Gross and fine motor skills grow through active play in the indoor playground, music & movement, and sensory experiences.

Aesthetics & Creative Expression

Music, art, drama, dance, and sensory play — children learn to express emotions and appreciate different art forms.

STEAM · from 18 months
STEM head start

Cognitive development through real questions

Children build cognitive skills through hands-on projects that spark curiosity and critical thinking — mini-experiments, design projects, and discovery-of-the-world activities.

We prioritise a head start on STEM education in preschool, with guided investigations that make early science, technology, engineering, and maths feel like pure play.

CPA mathematics

Maths they can touch first

Using the Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract approach, children first handle real objects, then work with pictures, and only then move to symbols and numbers.

This systematic method builds the deep mathematical foundation children need for academic success — no memorising without understanding.

The outcome

Our graduates emerge as

Curious thinkers

Children who ask thoughtful questions and chase the answers.

Creative problem-solvers

Children who explore new ideas and try brave approaches.

Confident learners

Children ready for Primary School — and a lifetime of discovery.

See the curriculum come alive

Reading about it is one thing — watching a classroom of four-year-olds interrogate a science question is another. Come see for yourself.