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Rain Trees is one of the best international preschool Singapore

Rain Trees follows a topic based curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole child using a multi-sensory approach. 

Our children learn through hands-on, exploration and play. Our highly qualified teachers ensure that all our children reach developmental milestones through a fun and interactive approach to learning. Group and individual activities are blended to provide a balance of skills and experience for your child.

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Our approach is to foster a love of learning, problem solving, experimentation and inquisitiveness to provide a solid foundation for your child’s future. The emphasis is on learning through play in an environment planned to stimulate discovery, independence and social interaction. Children are encouraged to help themselves, take initiative and become increasingly independent in order to develop self-esteem and social competence. It is important that children develop a sense of trust and are comfortable in their environment.

The learning and development of the children is not just confined to the internal setting of the kindergarten but is extended to the large and safe outdoor play area. We view the external environment as another classroom. This allows the children to explore their surroundings and exercise their imagination.

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Curriculum

The curriculum used at the school is based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and has seven learning areas:

Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication
Language and Literacy
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Physical Development
Creative Development

We have adapted and built on the EYFS to meet the particular demands and needs of the international expatriate community in Singapore. In addition to our tailored topic-based curriculum, Rain Trees is known for having low teacher-to-student ratios to foster an environment where every child can receive personalised guidance and support.

The Butterflies and Sunbirds have 1 teacher and 1 or 2 assistants maintaining a maximum ratio of 1:6.

The Fireflies have 1 teacher and 1 assistant maintaining a maximum ratio of 1:9.

The Dragonflies have 1 teacher and 1 assistant maintaining a maximum ratio of 1:10.

Busy Bees have 1 teacher and 1 assistant maintaining a maximum ratio of 1:12.

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Family Focused

At Rain Trees we value the close involvement of parents in school life. We work hard to develop strong relationships with our families and believe communication between home and school is the key to achieving this.

Parents are welcome to gather in class before the bell rings each morning. This offers an informal opportunity to chat with teachers and get to know not only other parents, but also your child’s peers. Throughout the course of the year, usually at the end of terms one and three, we hold parent–teacher conferences for more formal updates on each child’s progress and general well-being. An extensive written report will be sent home at the end of the year.

There are many well-documented advantages to parents playing an active role in the educational process of their children. So, if parents are able and have the time, we strongly urge them to get involved in any way they can; reading to the children, organising a craft activity, accompanying a class trip, baking for a charity cake sale, or making costumes for a play or concert. There is always plenty going on, so keep an eye on class notice boards for updates. This should be fun and beneficial not only for the pupils, but also their parents!

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Camille TrouCamille Trou
05:27 27 Mar 24
We greatly appreciated the approach proposed by Raintrees, which is both caring and respectful of the development of each child.The teaching team is gentle, welcoming, reassuring and very competent. There is a real love for the profession and the children in this school.The administrative team is charming, very welcoming, and keen to make you feel at home.We have seen our daughter flourish from the age of 18months to 3 and a half years. She always went to school with enthusiasm and curiosity. We are leaving Singapore and consequently leaving the school with deep regret.Raintrees will remain the best choice we have made for our youngest and we will miss each person of the team.
Jackie MacraeJackie Macrae
13:32 30 Nov 23
We feel truly lucky that our child got to grow in Raintrees!. It’s a fun and nurturing environment that focuses on kids as individuals and we have literally seen our son blossom since starting there. Unparalleled outside space and their wonderful teachers truly make this a rare gem in Singapore.
Lauren KeyLauren Key
01:45 09 Jun 23
Rain Trees is a truly outstanding School and we feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful Pre-School. Our son loves it and has blossomed under the care, nurture and education he receives at RT. The Teachers and Staff are incredible and the communication is wonderful. It is so nice to see at the end of the day photographs of all the happy children in their activities.We are so fortunate to be part of a large community of families that has bought us many wonderful friendships. We love the welcoming smiles in the morning as we arrive for School and the energy you feel from the premises. The site is truly outstanding and there is nothing that compares to it in Singapore! A beautiful landed house, with the most amazing large garden for the children to be able to run freely around in. The Friday "splash play" outside is the highlight of the week! We are grateful for the opportunities to come into the School, whether it is to help run a cooking class, be a 'Mystery Reader" or attend family events.It's a special place is so many ways and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Priyasree BoraPriyasree Bora
06:26 08 Jun 23
We went to visit Rain Trees within two weeks of arriving in Singapore from the UK, with a 19-month-old in tow. Over a year later it is still absolutely the best part about being in Singapore. It is of course a gorgeous school for anyone to see - with beautiful grounds and bright, airy classrooms and a soft play room. But it is the fantastic team at Rain Trees that brings the school to life! From Principal Rohini, Judy and the incomparable Mel waiting at the gates every single morning to welcome the kids (and parents) and all the lovely teachers, the school sets its tone from the minute you step foot in the door - it is a delightfully welcoming, warm and fun place to be in.More than the curriculum itself, we were keen to have our daughter go to a loving, attentive, inclusive and engaging school with lots of outdoor time. Rain Trees has more than met our criteria. It is a tight-knit, vibrant community where the parents feel as much a part of the school as the children. The school celebrates festivals from all over the world which has been one of the highlights for us and such a great way to introduce the little ones (and their parents!) to different cultures. Our daughter has been thriving here - we have a happy toddler always singing, telling stories, counting numbers and devising clever ways to convince us to take her to school on weekends as well! What has however made our experience at the school really special is seeing how lovingly and wholeheartedly our daughter has been embraced by everyone at Rain Trees. Every time we speak to the teachers we are surprised at just how attentive they have been to her personality traits and how well they understand and nurture our little girl.The best thing about Rain Trees? Every morning we drop our daughter off at school, we are always left feeling that everyone at Rain Trees is just as delighted to get to spend time with her as she is to be at the school. As parents, this is such a precious thing to take with us. The ‘big’ school our daughter will move to when it is time, will have big shoes to fill. We could not recommend Rain Trees enough. It is the best start for a child, full of love and adventure and we are so glad to have found it for ours.~ Priya Bora
MahaMaha
08:38 01 Jun 23
My youngest daughter has thrived in raintrees. At age 2 she was speaking in mandarin and English! At age 3 she is starting to read (and write). The love she receives from the teachers makes me feel like it's an extension of home. I have always felt welcomed as a parent and I am one of those parents who annoyingly turns up randomly to pick my child up depending on my schedule.The grounds are bright with sunshine and always filled with laughter.Going waaaaay beyond the necessary...This isn't a preschool or playgroup....this is education and love at its finest and I couldn't have asked for a better more wonderful environment.
Alexandra StambouzouAlexandra Stambouzou
10:16 05 Dec 22
Raintrees is such a fantastic school. My daughter adores it and we feel so comforted knowing she is in a safe, fun, nurturing environment every day. She always has so many stories and songs from her day and the teachers and staff are so amazing at keeping us parents updated and communication is fantastic. My baby will be joining in next year too, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our little ones to Raintrees!
Laura CookeLaura Cooke
07:02 10 Nov 22
Rain Trees is an amazing school where their top priority is creating a nurturing, kind and caring environment for the children that is also very fun! My daughter loves the school and she comes back with different stories and songs every day. We will be sending my son as soon as he is ready for school.The site is also fantastic with tons of space for them to run around and burn off energy, and plenty of space for creativity!Finally, each teacher that I've come across at Rain Trees has had the same calm, caring and supportive qualities you would look for in a teacher of your tiny ones.
Julie SmithJulie Smith
01:12 01 Sep 22
Rain Trees International is a truly wonderful school! The education environment is kind and caring, nurturing the full potential of each child. The staff is absolutely fantastic, from the friendliest admin staff I've ever encountered, to the passionate and enthusiastic teachers. Both my sons are at Rain Trees. My eldest son has been to several schools, as we have moved around a bit, and this is by far his favourite school. My younger son has just started and the transition has been a breeze. He already loves school! I highly recommend this school for those seeking excellent education in a nurturing and caring environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our children learn through play based activities – this means that the activities in the classroom are ‘hands-on’ and fun to do. Our experienced teachers ensure that these activities all have a learning objective behind them in one of the seven areas of  the EYFS curriculum. This ensures that through play our children are getting a solid foundation of preschool skills that enables them to be ready for the primary curriculum of more formal teaching. We continuously revise and improve our approach as we strive to be the best international preschool Singapore.

We have children from many different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. We celebrate a lot of festivals and talk about children from around the world. We also invite parents to come in and talk about their own cultures and festivals and do activities with the children. The diverse student body and multicultural environment helps us offer an experience of the best international preschool Singapore.

We have had many students over the years with additional needs. Sometimes these students only need a small amount of help – e.g. placement in the classroom so they can see/hear the teacher, sensory bean bags or wobble boards or pictorial cues for instructions – other times they might need an additional Shadow person to help them navigate our busy classrooms – this decision is made in consultation with parents, class teacher and our principal. We believe that all students should be able to access mainstream education as long as their individual needs can be met and we try as much as we can to help meet those needs.

The EYFS has seven areas of learning:

  1. Expressive Arts and Design
  2. Communication and Language.
  3. Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
  4. Physical Development.
  5. Literacy.
  6. Mathematics.
  7. Understanding The World.

Rain Trees adapts and builds on the EYFS to offer a relevant and engaging learning environment in our endeavour to be the best international preschool Singapore.

This is a good question! Whilst a lot of our play-based activities have a learning objective set by the teacher both in the classroom and in the garden our children still have opportunities to choose what they play and who they play with during break times, before school starts and sometimes in a rotational/group setting in the classroom.

Social and emotional skills are  part of the EYFS framework and is on going throughout the school day, all day within the classroom setting (eg playing with other children, sharing, taking turns, listening to each other – the list is endless). Our main principle at Rain Trees is that children are happy –  as from this all learning then comes. Our youngest children need to learn how to be at school without mum or dad, how to have that confidence to know it’s ok and to get along with the other children in the classroom. Our teachers and teaching assistants are always there and sensitive to every child’s emotional needs – guiding, discussing and ensuring that each child feels safe and secure within the classroom. As the children get older and become more aware of others/friendships then they need to learn how to listen to others and how to cope when things don’t go their way etc we believe that children learn by example but also through discussion and role-play.

As the teachers spend all of their time with the little ones; we do not have much paperwork that takes their time away from the children which is a huge plus in terms of their development and confidence, teachers get to know each child really well. As we are a school that truly believes in home and school being on the same page for the benefit of the child, teachers are open to having quick chats with the parents before and after school if required. We also set up meetings as and when required. We have assessment sheets that teachers fill out at the beginning of each term and track the children’s progress. 

As mentioned earlier we focus a lot on Communication and Language, Personal Social and Emotional development and Physical Development as we believe these are the 3 key learning areas that lay the foundation for everything else to come.  

We send out daily updates to the parents who can then keep track of the topics and skills being covered in school. Parents also have access to a parent app where photos of children’s activities are uploaded on a daily basis which also acts as an assessment tool. We have 2 parent teacher conferences a year (Terms 1 and 2) where they get to sit across from the teacher and have a chat about where their child is and the way forward. 

Finally each child receives a report tracking their progress in the 7 areas of learning from the EYFS at the end of the academic year or when they move to a different class.