Academics
Where Curiosity Becomes Character and Character Becomes Confidence
At American World School, our youngest learners — our Junior Explorers — begin their most important journey the moment they step through our doors. Through purposeful play, hands-on discovery, and warm, structured guidance, Kindergarten students naturally build the skills that matter most.
We believe the earliest years of a child's education are not just preparation for what comes next — they are an education in themselves. Every question a child asks, every problem they try to solve, every friendship they build, is laying the foundation for a future entrepreneur, leader, and changemaker.
Purposeful learning designed around the child
Every Junior Explorer advances through learning milestones at their own natural pace through small group exploration and hands-on projects.
Even at age 5, students begin developing an entrepreneurial mindset, learning to identify problems and brainstorm creative solutions.
Students demonstrate learning in ways that match who they are — through drawing, storytelling, movement, or conversation.
Junior Explorers learn alongside older students, building social-emotional skills through natural mentorship rooted in Finnish education.
A rich, integrated learning experience
Junior Explorers investigate life science, earth science, and engineering through hands-on experiments and small-group inquiry. Students explore the world directly.
We make mathematics real, relevant, and joyful through differentiated learning groups, hands-on materials, outdoor activities, and real-world connections.
Students develop literacy skills through guided reading, phonics, spelling, sight word fluency, writing, and the joy of storytelling with our Reading Buddies programme.
Our art curriculum nurtures each child's creative voice while building foundational artistic skills: cutting, painting, modelling, drawing, and mixed media.
Junior Explorers grow their motor skills, coordination, and teamwork through active, fun PE sessions including football, basketball, and dance.
Even at age 5, students discover that their ideas have value through simple activities like designing classroom solutions and organising mini sharing fairs.
Beginning in Grade 1, students explore computer systems, early programming concepts, and digital citizenship in age-appropriate ways.
Woven throughout the entire school day through morning circle time, collaborative activities, role play, and guided reflection.
Balanced, purposeful, and full of variety
Common questions about our early childhood programme
Discover how AWS nurtures curiosity, character, and entrepreneurial confidence from the earliest years.