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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.

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



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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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.
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.
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
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.
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.