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Quayside Isle Preparatory School

Singapore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 25,220 - 29,400
Ages 2 - 7 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Typical class size 8
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Quayside Isle Preparatory School caters for children aged 2 to 7 years and follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), combined with strong Language, Math, and Literacy programs. Nestled along the waterfront, the school provides a tranquil, nature-rich environment where children can explore and learn beyond the classroom. Emphasizing inquiry-based learning, students engage in thoughtful and innovative activities, including weekly field trips that bridge classroom concepts with real-world exploration. A notable feature is the "POPSTARS with the Centre Stage School of Arts," a program designed to cultivate talents in drama and music.

31 Ocean Way, #01-17, 098375, Singapore

The Essentials

Quayside Isle Preparatory School has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
QuIPS is located at 31 Ocean Way #01-17, Quayside Isle, Sentosa, Singapore 098375. It sits within the residential and leisure enclave of Sentosa Cove, tucked off Singapore’s southern coast and accessible by road and public options via Sentosa Island—offering a calm, nature-adjacent setting close to the city

Stages
The school serves children in Playgroup (18–30 months), Pre-Nursery (2.5–3.5 years), Nursery (3.5–4.5 years), Reception (4.5–5.5 years), and Year 1 (5.5–6.5 years).

Type
QuIPS is a co-educational early childhood school.

Additional learning support
The website does not mention specific provisions or support structures for Additional Learning Needs (SEN), such as specialist staff or tailored programs.

Country affiliation
QuIPS does not have an affiliation with any particular country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
Details on start and end times, schedules, lunchtime, or breaks are not provided on the website.

Bus service
The site does not mention any regular school bus service or transport arrangements for daily pick-up/drop-off.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals and snacks are not provided; children must bring their own snacks and lunch. There is a no peanut policy to ensure safety.
Fees

Annual tuition at Quayside Isle Preparatory School ranges from SGD 25,220 to SGD 29,400 for 2026/27.

Academics

Quayside Isle Preparatory School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for students aged 2 to 7.

Curriculum
QuIPS follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) from Playgroup through Reception (approximately ages 18 months to 5.5 years), integrating literacy, numeracy, specialist subjects (such as Mandarin, Music, PE, and Art), and weekly nature-based field trips into early childhood learning.

In Year 1 (around age 5.5 to 6.5 years), the school transitions to the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). This stage continues with inquiry-driven learning, personalized literacy and numeracy, and maintains outdoor experiences and specialist subject involvement.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
QuIPS emphasizes social and emotional growth through its nature-inspired learning environment, where children “see, observe, probe and investigate” outdoors before reflecting in class as part of a “learning loop” that helps foster calm and curiosity. The school promotes values like kindness, responsibility, and compassion in daily interactions. These approaches are embedded throughout play-based and inquiry units from Playgroup through Year 1, following the IEYC and IPC frameworks.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding support for Special Educational Needs (SEN).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding support for English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Mental Wellbeing
QuIPS highlights sensory connections—like the sound of waves or birdsong—as part of its “learning loop” approach, through which nature-based experiences may contribute to children’s emotional regulation and calm. Other specific programs or staff focused on mental health are not mentioned.

Safeguarding
The school is “fully registered with the Ministry of Education,” and standard application documentation—including medical history, allergies, and emergency contacts—is required, indicating health and safety structures are in place. However, there is no further publicly available detail on safeguarding policies or child protection protocols.
Parent Experience

History
QuIPS celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, marking a decade of development and connection within the Sentosa Cove neighborhood, as current and alumni families gathered to celebrate the milestone. The school was founded by Sharon Solomon, who serves as Founder & CEO, drawing on personal experiences to support diverse learners—including those who may not fit traditional models of schooling.

Community
QuIPS hosts a variety of community and cultural events throughout the year, including Global Village Day, Children’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, Lunar New Year, Book Week, Book Parade, Sports and Earth Day, Parent Share Month, and the End-of-Year Concert, all of which bring families together and reflect community involvement. Regular field trips are also integrated into the curriculum, offering nature-based learning opportunities that foster inquiry and shared experiences among students and their families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school’s website does not explicitly mention a Parent Teacher Association (PTA), nor does it detail specific parent-group structures or formal parent–teacher committees. However, QuIPS actively involves families through annual events such as Parent Share Month, where parents participate in classroom activities, and Parent Teacher Conferences, offering direct engagement in students’ learning progress. These initiatives suggest channels for parent-school interaction, even if a formal PTA structure is not referenced.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
QuIPS is located on Sentosa Island. The school provides indoor and outdoor spaces that support hands-on and inquiry-based learning in a nature-forward setting. The early years use the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC-UK), with Pre-Nursery and Nursery aligned to IEYC-UK; Year 1 follows the UK Key Stage 1 framework. Weekly specialist programmes include Mandarin, Yoga, Music, Drama, PE, and Movement. Field trips are regularly integrated, with outings around Sentosa and to wider Singapore to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts.

Sports Facilities
Weekly Physical Education and Yoga are part of the specialist programmes. The program emphasizes movement and physical development across ages, with outdoor learning reinforcing these skills.

Academic Facilities
The school employs the IEYC-UK framework in the early years and the UK KS1 framework in Year 1. It includes a Language, Math and Literacy program and offers specialist subjects such as Mandarin, Drama, Music, PE, Yoga, and Movement. Regular field trips extend classroom learning to real-world contexts.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Weekly specialist programmes include Mandarin, Music, Drama, Yoga, PE, and Movement. The school uses field trips to extend learning beyond the classroom, and occasions include creative and movement-based activities as part of the weekly schedule.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
QuIPS uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in the early years and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Year 1. Literacy and numeracy are integrated across indoor and outdoor learning. Weekly specialist sessions in Mandarin, Music, PE, and Yoga run for Pre-Nursery through Year 1, with regular field trips to support hands-on learning. Year 1 follows the UK Key Stage 1 framework, blending structured learning with inquiry-based activities to promote exploration and thinking.

Arts & Creative
Weekly sessions in Music, Drama, and Movement enrich the curriculum, with Expressive Arts integrated throughout. Mandarin is taught as a specialist language program, and Year 1 includes Music and Movement with Mandarin as part of the program. The school hosts an End-of-Year Concert to showcase student creativity.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin is taught as a specialist language program. The school celebrates diversity and cultural heritage and builds connections with Sentosa Cove families and the Sentosa community. The school is located on Sentosa Island.

Social & Hobbies
Field trips are regularly integrated into the program to connect learning with real-world contexts. School events include Sports Day and Earth Day, and an End-of-Year Concert; Parent Share Month and other parent-engagement activities are part of the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
QuIPS provides a nature-inspired learning environment with a safe and nurturing space. Weekly specialist programs include Yoga, Physical Education (PE), Music, and Movement to support wellbeing. Class sizes are small, with ratios such as Playgroup 1:6, Pre-Nursery 1:7, Nursery 1:8, and Reception/Year 1 1:10.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin is taught as a weekly specialist subject across the programmes. The Nursery program follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC-UK) and includes Mandarin, Yoga, Music, and PE. Reception also includes Mandarin as a specialist program, along with Music, Drama, PE, and Yoga. Year 1 follows the UK IPC framework and includes Mandarin as a specialist program, with Music and Movement as other specialist subjects.
Reputation

Awards
The school’s website does not list any awards that QuIPS has received in the past five years.

Accreditations
* The school is fully registered with the Ministry of Education (Singapore)
Admissions

Admissions
1. Obtain Application Forms
Parents begin by getting the relevant application forms: the school’s Admissions Application Form and the School-Parent Admissions Form. These can be downloaded from the school’s website or requested by email.

2. Prepare and Submit Required Documents + Registration Fee
Along with the completed forms, parents must submit a non-refundable Admissions Fee and copies of supporting documents.

3. Application Review and Conditional Offer
All applications are conditional and subject to the school’s acceptance. QuIPS reviews the application with the provided documents and may accept or reject based on availability and eligibility.

4. Placement + Enrollment
Once an offer is made, parents sign the Placement Letter or equivalent and confirm acceptance. They may need to plan ahead because of limited class sizes; the school recommends initiating the application at least six months ahead of the start date.

5. Payment of Fees and Registration
Parents are required to pay the admissions/registration fee and then the tuition fees before the start of term or according to the schedule. The school bills termly (four terms per year), and arrangements may sometimes be made for monthly instalments.

6. Orientation / Starting
After administrative steps are completed, the child starts school in the appropriate program (Playgroup through Year 1 depending on age). Additional details such as immunization, allergies, or other health information must be submitted in time.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose any information about offering scholarships on its website or in its admissions pages.

Waitlist
QuIPS does not explicitly describe a waitlist or pool system on their website under Admissions.
School Events
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