The Early Years Unit
ICAN British International school opened in March 2003 and rapidly established a good reputation. ICAN now has over 300 pupils of 29 different nationalities. Set in a brand new purpose built campus designed by a cutting edge British architect in the heart of Phnom Penh. iCAN British International School provides children with a safe and friendly environment, encouraging learning, creativity and personal growth.
Our Early Years Unit for children of 2 to 5 years, currently has over 120 children enrolled both part-time and full-time. The Unit has large brightly coloured classrooms, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor playgrounds all of which are equipped with the very best resources for the young. Our experienced and enthusiastic international teachers provide a wide range of practical daily activities and experiences, which meet the needs and learning styles of every individual and are designed to bring out the best in every child.
Whatever their age, all pupils can enjoy the full range of our excellent facilities including:
Spacious, well-equipped and air-conditioned classrooms
Interactive whiteboards in all Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 classrooms
Modern computerised Library
I.C.T suite
Indoor gym/dance studio
Multipurpose court
Music /Drama room
Large indoor and outdoor playgrounds containing imported equipment
Two child-friendly swimming pools
Indoor canteen
Professional security
Coffee shop
All children in our Nursery 1 Unit enjoy a weekly programme which includes music and singing, rhymes, stories, numbers and letters, vocabulary games, art and craft, modeling, sand and water play, building, gym, movement and ball skills, swimming, role-play and general play with small and large puzzles and apparatus.
The Nursery 1 Unit is designed and resourced to develop confidence and a sense of belonging. All activities aim to extend this confidence and independence and to ensure a high level of interest and participation. Teachers and learning assistants encourage the children to investigate and explore the world around them as well as ensuring they learn to respect other people and their property.
For more information on the Early Years Unit and the curriculum click here.
In Nursery 2 and Reception, our curriculum planning is based around cross-curricular topics, each of which lasts for about one month to six weeks. These topics are usually based on a scientific, social, historical or geographical theme and extend into the other areas of the curriculum including Mathematics, Communication, Language and Literacy, Creative Development, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Mathematics and Literacy are also taught as discrete subjects with up to one hour being allocated to each subject per day from Reception.
Emphasis is placed on investigation and inquiry and activities contain a practical element where the children are able to develop their natural curiosity while learning new skills and concepts.
For more information on the Early Years Unit and the curriculum click here.