EYFS Curriculum in Bangkok

At Noddy by Elizabeth, we follow the EYFS British Curriculum, providing families in Bangkok with a trusted international preschool and kindergarten experience. Designed for children aged 18 months to 6 years, our program builds strong foundations for both academic and social development in a caring and supportive environment. Parents searching for an international kindergarten in Sathorn or a British international nursery in Bangkok will find our curriculum structured to meet the needs of every stage of early childhood.

Classes and Age Groups

 

To ensure smooth progression across early years, our school aligns with international standards. The cut-off date is September 1st, helping families plan their child’s enrollment with confidence.

Nursery

  Sunbeam

   18 months – 2 years

K0

  Silver, Rainbow

   2 – 3 years

K1

  Red, Blue

   3 – 4 years

K2

  White, Pink

   4 – 5 years

Year 1

   Royal   5 – 6 years.

Curriculum

The main area of importance for our British early years international pre-school and kindergarten curriculum near Sathorn, Bangkok using the EYFS curriculum is the social and emotional development of the child.

british curriculum for kindergarten bangkok

Attending classes at Noddy by Elizabeth, a leading British international nursery in Bangkok, prepares children for both future learning and everyday life. Following the EYFS British curriculum, our international preschool nurtures each child’s personal, social and emotional growth while building strong communication and English language skills. Children also benefit from structured activities that support physical development, including fine motor skills for drawing and painting, as well as gross motor skills for climbing, balancing and exploring the world around them.

At our international kindergarten near Sathorn, children also learn essential life skills that help them thrive in a group setting, such as:

  • Sharing and taking turns
  • Understanding and respecting others’ feelings
  • Following instructions with confidence
  • Building friendships through cooperation and play

By combining academic readiness with emotional well-being, Noddy by Elizabeth ensures every child enjoys a happy and balanced start to their educational journey.

But it is also important to develop in the areas of:
  • Basic hygiene for healthy living, which includes
    • Toilet training
    • Washing hands
    • Eating healthy food
  • Physical exercise
    • Gymnastics
    • Swimming
    • Free play periods
  • Fine motor skills
    • Handling toys
    • Completing puzzles
    • Handling paintbrushes
    • Using crayons and pencils
    • Playing with play-dough
  • General knowledge of the world around us
    • Nature
    • Weather
    • Different cultures
  • Creativity
    • Music
    • Dancing
    • Drama
    • Handicrafts and Art

Child learning activities

We also introduce the children to:

  • Language development and beginning to learn reading and writing skills.
  • Basic social manners

For K2 & Year 1, children begin to learn:

  • Reading and writing skills introduced through the “Jolly Phonics” system.
  • The “Six Areas of Learning” following the British National Curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Extended hours

We offer extended hours (not mandatory) for our extra-curricular activities (ECA) for children from the K1 age group onwards. The programmes are different each day and aim to support children’s interests beyond normal classes. Children will explore activities such as cooking, football, tennis, dancing, music, arts & crafts, and Thai language.

Noddy Gym

    • K 1 from 12:00 PM to 14:00 PM
    • K2 & Year 1 from 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM

Children staying for afternoon classes will need to bring their own packed lunch (we can recommend some restaurants that provide delivery). They will be able to learn table manners, hygiene, and taking care of their personal belongings during midday lunch hours.