What does a good preschool program look like

Early childhood education is one of the building blocks of learning. It’s during the first five years when children learn the necessary skills (cognitive, social, emotional, pre-math and pre-literacy) that they’ll need later on in life. That’s why choosing the right preschool is one of the most crucial decisions parents make for their child. 

For those living in Las Piñas City and nearby areas, a school worth considering is Southville International School and Colleges (SISC). Its preschool division focuses on early literacy, character building, and the development of executive function skills (e.g., working memory, mental flexibility, self-control) based on the recommendations of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

Its preschool program highlights the development of the “6Qs of success”—Diligence Quotient, Computer-Technology Quotient, Reading Quotient, Intelligence Quotient, Emotional Quotient.

E-learning is strongly embedded in the students’ learning journey. The Southville Virtual Online Learning and Teaching (or Southville VOLT) uses the Online Learning Management System (LMS) through MOODLE and Khan Academy. Collaborative apps such as the Google Productivity Suite (Docs, Gmail, Meet, Hangout, Google Classroom) are utilized to encourage class interaction and engagement, and promote effective learning. 

More sophisticated areas of online learning management namely Flipped classroom, Big Data Analytics, Real-time data, and E-mail notifications to parents are used to manage student’s progress and connect with students and parents. The LMS (Moodle) allows students to access all notes, lectures, formative assessments, and announcements.

The Southville Basic Education Division is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (W.A.S.C.), U.S.A and is home to celebrated personalities, medical practitioners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, among others. SISC graduates attend IVY League Schools like Harvard University.

For more information, please visit www.southville.edu.ph