Preschool Education
The first years in school are key to children’s academic, emotional, and social development. At SEK Los Valles International School, located in a privileged natural setting in Cumbayá, we consider Preschool Education from age 2 as a fundamental stage for the comprehensive development of each student.
Our PYP (International Baccalaureate® Primary Years Programme) educational project is based on an active, playful, and imaginative methodology, encouraging children to develop their curiosity, creativity, observation skills, and social skills. emotional support from the first cycle of Early Childhood Education.
We have a personalized tutoring system that allows for continuous monitoring of each child’s development, as well as constant communication with families, ensuring that each learning step is accompanied by close support and guidance.
Bilingual program from the first cycle of Early Childhood Education
From day one, our students are immersed in a bilingual educational environment, with daily exposure to English (80%).English This immersion allows them to naturally acquire the sounds and structures of the language, while Spanish is used for learning the Spanish language and more abstract logical-mathematical concepts.
PYP Curriculum
As an International Baccalaureate®-authorized PYP school, we apply the principles of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to educate students with an international mindset, capable of developing skills such as inquiry, critical thinking, communication, integrity, empathy, and reflection.
Our curriculum includes:
- Introduction to programming and robotics, fostering creativity and computational thinking with age-appropriate tools.
- Music education, with classroom activities and the possibility of further music studies in primary and secondary school.
- Sports activities such as swimming and psychomotor skills, promoting physical development and body awareness.
- Emotional management and social skills, cultivating respect, coexistence, empathy, and care for the environment.
The preschool boasts a renovated infrastructure, specifically designed to meet the needs of this stage. Its spacious, safe, and stimulating environments—with bright classrooms, green areas, and prepared spaces—promote play, exploration, and well-being, creating an environment conducive to active learning and holistic development.
Commitment to Excellence
SEK Los Valles International Schoolis distinguished by its focus on the well-being and holistic development of its students, establishing itself as an educational leader.educational benchmark. We are an authorized IB World School (IPS) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, committed to academic excellence and the development of global citizens.
