Early Years · 01
Pre-Nursery
Admission from 14 months
True Montessori · Pre-Nursery to KG 2
A joyful beginning, rooted in faith
At GIU, the early years are a carefully prepared Montessori journey where curiosity grows into confidence and children learn to do more for themselves.
Through hands-on discovery, purposeful routines and caring guidance, children develop independence, concentration, language, coordination and a love of learning. Bible stories, prayer, worship and everyday character formation are part of this Christ-centred beginning.
A place for every early step
Our early-years programme welcomes children from Pre-Nursery through KG 2. Admission ages below follow the GIU Montessori programme guidance.
Early Years · 02
Nursery 1
2 years by August of the admission year
Early Years · 03
Nursery 2
3 years by 31 August
Early Years · 04
KG 1
4 years by 31 August
Early Years · 05
KG 2
5 years by 31 August
Learning by doing
Children choose purposeful activities, practise them with care and learn to return materials ready for the next person. Teachers observe, encourage and guide each child at a pace suited to their development.
From practical life and sensorial exploration to language, mathematics, science, music and art, the prepared environment helps children build a strong foundation for the Cambridge Primary years ahead.
Growing the whole child
Montessori learning at GIU brings together academic foundations, faith, independence and creative expression.
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Bible & Character
Daily Bible learning, prayer, worship and character formation help children grow in faith, kindness and care for others.
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Practical Life
Purposeful everyday tasks build independence, concentration, coordination and care for the classroom environment.
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Sensorial Learning
Hands-on materials help children notice and compare color, shape, size, sound and texture.
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Language
Stories, conversation, sound games, early reading and writing activities develop communication and literacy.
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Mathematics
Montessori materials introduce numbers, quantities, place value and early mathematical operations.
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Science & Culture
Observation and exploration introduce nature, geography, history and the world around us.
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Music & Art
Singing, movement, instruments and creative materials encourage expression and imagination.
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French
KG 1 and KG 2 learners explore early French vocabulary through interactive activities.
Small hands. Big discoveries.
See our Montessori classroom in action
Watch our young learners at work — exploring, discovering and growing in our prepared Montessori environment.
Montessori learning in action
Children exploring the prepared environment
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Hands-on discovery at GIU Montessori
A day in our Montessori classroom
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2:30–3:30 pm
After-kindergarten activities
KG 1 and KG 2 children can continue discovering new interests through activities listed in the GIU programme:
Kids STEM and robotics · GABE · Story writing · Table tennis and basketball · Taekwondo
Pre-Nursery to Nursery 2
After-kindergarten care
The programme also describes after-school care for younger children. Contact Admissions for current availability and details.
Begin your child's GIU journey
Talk with our Admissions Team about early-years entry, arrange a visit and discover Montessori learning at GIU.