The IEYC is a cross-curricular, thematic, creative curriculum that incorporates much of the new research into learning styles. Learning with the IEYC takes a global approach; helping children to connect their learning to where they are living now as well as looking at the learning from the perspective of other people in other countries.

The curriculum is built around 4 Learning Strands:

1. Independence and interdependence
2. Communicating
3. Enquiry
4. Healthy living and physical wellbeing

The IEYC is designed around eight learning principles that we consider essential to children’s learning and development:

• The earliest years of life are important in their own right.
• Children should be supported to learn and develop at their own unique pace.
• Play is an essential aspect of all children’s learning and development.
• Learning happens when developmentally-appropriate, teacher-scaffold and child initiated experiences harness children’s natural curiosity in an enabling environment.
• Independent and interdependent learning experiences create a context for personal development and are the foundation of international mindedness.
• Knowledge and skills development lead to an increasing sense of understanding when children are provided with opportunities to explore and express their ideas in multiple ways.
• Ongoing assessment, in the form of evaluation and reflection, is effective when it involves a learning-link with the home.
• Learning should be motivating, engaging and fun, opening up a world of wonder for children where personal interests can flourish.

Units of Work

Similar to the IPC, students study several Units of Work over the course of the year. Each unit is designed around a central theme or topic, linking together all 4 Learning Strands to relevant and engaging activities.

You can find out more about The International Early Years Curriculum here.