In Zhongshan, there is an incredible kindergarten.
It is always good at collecting children's dreams, sowing these uniquenesses silently and also watering them with enthusiasm.
It always encourages children to grow with their dreams, and every adventure beyond the classroom is a search for answers to both growth and dreams.
It will also keep on giving these dreams courage, confidence, independence and a boundless future through various physical and artistic opportunities.
Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) invites you to read the following article and support your children's dreams together.
*A half-day camp is available at the end of this article, we sincerely invite you to experience the essence of our unique education.
We are proud to carry on the educational genes of Ardingly College, UK, one of the top 10 IB co-ed schools in the world. We are proud to deliver a high-end private bilingual school offering a 15-year consistent educational pathway for families in Zhongshan and the Greater Bay Area. The school provides a Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, and Dual path Senior High School with an expected enrollment of approximately 3,000 students who may choose to attend as day or boarding students.
Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) will follow the IB PYP framework, combining the essence of Chinese and Western pedagogies. The aim of the IB PYP is to provide students with an inquiry-based transdisciplinary framework incorporating 6 Units of Inquiry.
Additionally, we supplement our programme with the UK EYFS standards for learning, development and care, which prioritises A unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Developing. Lastly, we fully align with the Chinese Kindergarten 3 to 6 year-old guidelines which are crucial to building a strong foundation in Chinese culture and development of each child.
Our Mission
We are committed to cultivating pupils who will become global citizens with profound appreciation for Chinese culture and a strong sense of national identity, who are freely and easily able to navigate through a multitude of cultural spaces, and become the leaders and creators of the future, equipped with creative and positive ambitions for the world.
Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) welcomes all children who meet the age requirements for school admission. There are no restrictions based on Race, Gender, or Nationality.
Pre-nursery, k1, k2, k3
*Limited places in certain grades
Teacher Terry: 180-2428-9752
Teacher Angel: 180-2423-7972
Teacher Danna: 180-2424-3617
Multilingual Thinking and Development
Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) aims to create a multilingual learning environment for all children. To provide a truly immersive environment the language must be used not only in the lesson, but throughout transition times, snack times, both inside the classroom and in the public areas of the campus. This is the only way to really ensure an immersive language environment for students.
In addition, we provide Spanish language exploration as our 3rd language, creating additional opportunities for students and providing access to over 70% of the worlds languages.
Transdisciplinary Inquiry
The kindergarten curriculum and framework incorporate the core elements of the IB PYP, and we encourage children to explore different themes, areas, and materials through child-centred play and inquiry, authentic scenarios and items, and targeted learning and activities. We allow children to understand themselves and the world around them through independent and guided exploration in a variety of areas.
There are six transdisciplinary themes that make up the Units of Inquiry (UOI). This Transdisciplinary approach while sharing a common theme breaks down traditional standalone subjects and integrates Language, Logic, Science, and Personal and Social according to ability, interest, and individual contexts allowing students to think for themselves, take responsibility for their own learning and provide them an action point to continue to develop in a holistic way.
International Sports Programme
Physical exercise plays a vital role in the development of young children at all stages. We encourage students to be active and interact with their peers and to learn about teamwork and cooperation through sport.
We will employ a dedicated PE teacher to develop a PE learning programme for our students to develop core physical skills such as coordination, body control and gross motor development. Children will be supported and encouraged by their teachers throughout this process to ensure they fully understand the importance of physical activity, which includes learning about healthy lifestyles, healthy food choices and working to combine what they learn at school with what they are able to do and connect with at home.
Empowered by Art and Science
As an essential part of our kindergarten classroom is STEAM-Based Learning which integrates multiple areas into several early childhood exploration activities, ensuring that children will experience a unique inquiry-based learning experience in the classroom.
STEAM integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in a task-driven, multi-technology, multi-technology, interdisciplinary education based on authentic problem solving. By acquiring basic subject knowledge and skills, children can transform ideas and thoughts into reality and develop into practical problem-solvers.
Caring for Psychological Development
The personal, social and emotional development of Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) includes the following five broad areas:
#Helping young children develop a positive perception of themselves and others
# Recognising and expressing their feelings in a healthy way
# Build positive, healthy and respectful relationships with others
# Develop social skills and be able to better manage their emotions
# Understand appropriate behaviour in groups and have confidence in their own abilities
Since 2021, we have been recruiting outstanding teaching staff and management teams from around the world. A core team of management, academic and caregiving skills, combined with exceptional compassion and patience, will ensure that children receive a world-leading education at any stage of their development.
Deputy International Head of Lower School
Holds a Master Degree in Educational Leadership
Juris Doctorate in International and Education Law
Holds the IBO Principal's Certificate
Nearly 10 years of experience in bilingual education and management in China
Specialising in the design and research of bilingual integrated programmes in K12 schools, helping many students gain admission to the world's top universities and serving over 3,800 families
Chinese Head of Early Years
Holds a Master Degree in Education
University of Cambridge TKT Module 1 to 3
Former Principal of Angel International Kindergarten in Ningbo
The member of Management Team of Shenzhen Royal International Kindergarten
Over 15 years of international teaching experience and practical experience in early childhood education management
Deputy Academic Director & IB PYP Coordinator
Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature
Holders of IB C1,C2,C3 certificates
English teaching qualification
Worked as an examiner for Cambridge YLE, KET and PET
Worked as a PYP Coordinator and English Teacher in Shenzhen Oriental English College
Over 15 years of experience as IB PYP Coordinator
In order to develop recipes that are highly in line with the growth trends of young children, Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) has hired a professional nutrition team to revise the recipes on a weekly basis. Through precise calculation of dietary nutrition and accurate control of the growth characteristics of children, the nutritionists will work together with the kitchen team to create a healthy experience for children with "less oil and salt, controlled sugar and limited fat, and diversified nutrition".
In addition to nutritional excellence, the canteen will also adopt a multi-meal system in terms of the number of meals served (i.e. breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack will be provided daily). The canteen will provide children with timely energy supplements at different stages of the day, including high-quality fruit, yoghurt, nuts and a variety of Chinese and Western buns.
The school has invited Mr. Alan Wang, former chief designer (for education projects) of the world-renowned architectural firm Perkins & Will, served as the chief designer of the school. The school uses the micro-city as its core concept, socialising and artisticising the entire space; empowering students with the core values of space as the basis for cultivating lifelong learners.
The kindergarten facilities include classrooms, a library, indoor activity areas, outdoor exploration areas and many other open areas, providing quality assurance for early learning exploration.
As part of our overall design concept, our Kindergarten was designed in four divs to increase the accessibility of each div to the outdoor environment. All divs are connected on the ground floor and form a roof terrace on the second floor. In between the four divs form outdoor courtyards of different sizes and functions. Using the "windmill" as inspiration, the four arc-shaped buildings turn to different directions, allow for children to actively play and explore in an open and transparent environment.
