Pre-School

2-3-4 YEARS

Growing together in an international environment

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PYP Programme at ISP Pre-School
IB Primary Years Programme

The IB PYP at Our Pre-School

At ISP Pre-School, children aged 2 to 4 are introduced to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) — a curriculum framework designed to nurture curiosity, creativity and a love of learning from the very earliest years. Through play-based inquiry, our youngest learners explore six transdisciplinary themes that connect their classroom experiences to the world around them. The PYP encourages children to ask questions, share ideas and develop the social, emotional and cognitive foundations they need to thrive. Every unit of inquiry is carefully planned to meet the developmental needs of preschool-age children, ensuring that learning is joyful, meaningful and age-appropriate.

Transdisciplinary Themes

Who we are

Where we are in space and time

How we express ourselves

How the world works

How we organize ourselves

Sharing the planet

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The Sections

Our Pre-School is organised into three progressive sections, each tailored to the developmental stage of the child.

2 years

Pre-Kindergarten

ISP Early Years provides a warm and inviting environment for our youngest students, starting at age two. The language of instruction is English, with a native English-speaking teacher and a bilingual teaching assistant, and classes are small enough to provide the best possible classroom experience for students. Our Pre-Kindergarten offers a good balance of a family atmosphere with a dynamic learning environment — a special place for your children.

Pre-Kindergarten
Features

English mother tongue teachers

Music and P.E. lessons

Bilingual classroom teaching assistants

Classroom learning stations for hands-on experiences

Playground facilities to deepen learning

Key Points of the Training Offer

Our Pre-School combines the warmth of a family atmosphere with an internationally recognised curriculum, native English instruction and an active, play-centred pedagogy.

From age 2

A safe, familiar and stimulating environment

Small classes, welcoming spaces and a warm atmosphere ensure every child feels listened to, respected and supported. The environment offers emotional security and quality educational stimuli — ideal conditions for growing and learning with joy.

IB PYP

IB PYP program from Preschool onwards

From the age of 3, students follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The curriculum encourages independent inquiry, reflection and meaningful interaction with the world, promoting an open, international mindset.

Play-based

Active pedagogy and learning through play

Play is the main engine of learning. Children explore, experiment and develop cognitive, relational and emotional skills in a dynamic environment designed to stimulate curiosity and the pleasure of discovery.

Native teachers

Learn English from the very first steps

From age two, children are immersed in an English-speaking environment with native teachers and bilingual assistants. Daily use of English promotes natural, fluent acquisition and lays a solid foundation for future language skills.

A Typical Day

Daily Schedule

The typical day is structured as follows:

7.30–9.00
Pre-reception
9.00–9.30
Circle time / Unit activities / Phonology
9.40–10.30
Unit activities / Phonology
10.30–10.50
Break
10.50–11.40
Unit activities / Mathematics
11.40–12.30
Unit activities / Mathematics
12.30–13.30
Lunch and break
13.30–14.20
Learning stations
15.00–15.30
End-of-day reflection and discussion, tidying up, arrangement
A typical day at ISP Preschool

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How to Get There

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Location

Gonzaga Campus is located in the heart of Palermo, at Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42 – CAP 90141. The central location makes it easily accessible both by car and by public transport. It is well connected with the main urban bus lines and is a few minutes' walk from Viale della Libertà and Piazza Croci. For those arriving from outside the city, the central station is about 15 minutes away, while Falcone-Borsellino Airport can be reached in about 30 minutes by car.

Address

Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42, 90141 Palermo, Italy