FAQs

EARLY YEARS CARE & EDUCATION

Why are the first five years of a child's life so important?

There's a huge amount of compelling recent research on the first five years of a child's development and how it affects the rest of their lives. We know that 90 per cent of a child's brain is developed by age three. We also know that children who start ahead stay ahead and keep accelerating beyond their peers. Overtime, it becomes harder to close gaps between children who are excelling, and those falling behind. That's why it's so important to get it right from the start. To give our children the best possible opportunities for their future, we need to lay the foundations early.

 
Will my child fall behind if they don't attend an early learning center ?

The best learning happens in environments that are nurturing and stimulating, where children feel safe. Early learning happens everywhere - young children learn social, emotional, and physical skills through all kinds of activities and observations. Children learn by being engaged and doing, through watching and copying. We offer high-quality, play-based learning and our staff focus on each child’s development. But families can support early learning too. Check out our activities page for ideas of how you can encourage positive early learning at home.

 
What is Early Years Care & Education?

          By early years care & education we mean the care and education of children in their early years, from their first month to the compulsory school starting age of five years old. High quality care and education in the early years allows children to start strong, giving them solid foundations upon which they can build their lives.
          We have taught the lessons and activities based on Early Year Foundation Stage, a statutory framework which sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five years olds.
          Principles of Early Years Foundations Stage are         A unique child : Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
        Positive Relationships :Child learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/ or a key person.        Enabling Environment : The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.
       Learning and Development : Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of Learning and Development are equally important and inter-connected.

 
Why is Early Years Care & Education important?

The emotional, social and physical development of young children has a direct effect on their overall development and on the adult they will become. That’s why understanding the need to invest in very young children is so important, as so to maximize their future well-being.

 
What benefits can the children get from attending preschool?

1. Preschool is an opportunity for growth
2. Preschool prepares children for kindergarten
3. Preschool promotes social and emotional development
4. The preschool environment is structured, although it may not appear that way
5. Children get to make choices
6. Children learn to take care of themselves and others
7. Preschool promotes language and cognitive skills
8. Preschool teachers nurture a child’s curiosity
9. Preschool activities boost pre-math and literacy skills
10. Preschool helps develop motor skills

 

POLICY of NELC PRESCHOOL

Is NELC Preschool accredited?

NELC Preschool is a school that is accredited in Social Welfare Department, Yangon.

 
What does NELC offer the students?

NELC Pre-School focuses on Six Developments as they are important in early year stages.

Development Outcomes Practiced Activities
Social Developing social skills and manners Playing with friends and teachers, learning sharing& caring
Physical Knowing how to move, limitations, safety and well-being Playing activities for both fine and gross motor skills,
Emotional Being emotionally healthy and aware learning music and songs, doing art and craft
Spiritual Knowing right from wrong ( Personal development ) reading stories and moral lesson.
Cognitive Being “ out of the box “ thinkers playing with blocks and teaching aids, practicing for problem solving skills
 

ADMISSIONS

Which minimum age must the children have?

Students can start joining the school over 2.8 years if they can communicate will with others and can express their own needs and wants. If they develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively to practice and participate in daily, structured routines they are ready to go to school.

 
Is there any placement test for preschool?

Yes, only for over 3.5 or 4 years old students who have known some letters .

 
What kinds of documents do the parents need for registration?

NELC registration form with two passport photos, student's date of birth, guardian names, phone numbers and address. parents must have open-minded when they fill student's background information.

 
How do the parents enrol at NELC Preschool?

When they enroll at NELC Preschool, the school'll support them every step of the way. Our Centre will invite you to take a tour of the centre first during 10:30- 11:30 so they can see where their child will be cared for and to ensure they are comfortable with their decision. The school will then provide them with an enrolment pack that contains everything they need to know about the centre and their child's routine and a quote for their monthly fees. The school encourage them to ask as many questions as they like – the school is committed to providing open, honest communication that supports their decision.

 
How is the waitlist managed?

If there are no vacancies at the centre of the parents’choice, they may want to join their centres waiting list. The lists are regularly reviewed by centre staff and the inquiries team. They'll be contacted if a place becomes available. They can take themselves off the waitlist by calling NELC Preschool.

 
What is the application process for new students?

If they are satisfied with our service, the head teacher will meet with the new students for application process. She will let the child answer some test and questions. If the child has got special need, the application process will take a day or a week.

 
How does NELC make admissions decisions?

Priority on the waistlist is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to, whether an older sibling has been a student, sign-up date, the age of the students and the space availbale.

 
Is there any orientation before school start?

Yes, of course. Parents or guardians can check our orientation documents and they can interview our staffs. And then they can observe some classroom during 10:30- 11:30. If they have got more questions about teaching and assessments, they can give the list and they can attend the orientation on specific days.

 
How much does it cost to send a child to NELC Preschool?

There are two types of classes in NELC Preschool. It will cost 90000 Ks for part-time and 130000 for full –time. (The new student has to pay for three months fees at once.) Registration fees will be 40000 Ks when the student has become NELC student first time and 5000 Ks for books fee has to be paid once in three months. All the students have to buy some original books too.

 

CURRICULUM & COURSES

What is curriculum of NELC?
No. Class/Level Age Curriculums Additional Activities
1. Baby Nestling 2.5 years Oral A to Z
Fruits (1)
Vegetables(1)
Animals (1)
Family
Number 1 to 10
Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
2. Higher Nestling 3 years  Oral A to Z Count and Colour
Fruits (2)
Vegetables (2)
Animals (2)
Shapes
Weather
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-1 : A to G)
Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
3. Nestling-1 3.5 to 3.8 years Let’ Trace and Colour (A to Z) {writing with crayon}
Beginning Writing (A to Z) :1 line book{ writing with pencil}
Number book : 1 line
Opposites
Transportation
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-1 : H to N) Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
4. Nestling -2 3.8 to 3.10 years Hats on Top (Nursery)
Beginning Writing / My first ABC
(A to Z ) (a to z)
My numbers with pictures
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-1 : O to U) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
5. Nestling -3 3.10 to 4 years Hats on Top 1 A ( 1 to 5)
Early Letter -1
My first ABC : 3 lines
My number book ( 1 to 10)
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-1 : V to Z) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
6. Pre-1 4 to 4.6 years Hats on Top 1 B ( 6 to 10)
Early Number -1
A to Z Writings (with 4 lines tracing book)
a to z Writings ( with 4 lines tracing book)
1 to 10 Writings ( with 4 lines tracing book)
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-2 : A to G) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
Reading Comprehension Practice
Story Telling (Q&A)
7. Pre-2 4.2 to 4.6 years Hats on Top 2B (1 to 5)
Early Letter-2
Counting book-1
Science book-1
A to Z Writings (with 4 lines book) {with dot}
a to z Writings ( with 4 lines book) {with dot}
11 to 20 Writings ( with 4 lines tracing book)
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-2 : H to N) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
Reading Comprehension Practice
Story Telling (Q&A)
8. Pre-3 4.6 to 4.10 years Hats on Top 2B (6 to 10)
Early Number -2
Counting book-2
Science book-2
A to Z Writings (with 4 lines book) {free hand writing}
a to z Writings ( with 4 lines book) free hand writing}
Number words writings: 1 to 20 (1=one, 2= two,…..)
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-2 : O to U) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
Reading Comprehension Practice
Story Telling (Q&A)
9. Pre-3 4.6 to 4.10 years Hats on Top 2B (6 to 10)
Early Number -2
Counting book-2
Science book-2
A to Z Writings (with 4 lines book) {free hand writing}
a to z Writings ( with 4 lines book) free hand writing}
Number words writings: 1 to 20 (1=one, 2= two,…..)
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-2 : O to U) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
Reading Comprehension Practice
Story Telling (Q&A)
9. Pre-4 4.10 to 5 years Hats on Top 3A (1 to 5)
Early Letter-3
Counting book-3
Science book-3
Writing : 3 digits spelling (hot, pot, act, cat,….) { using worksheets}
Alphabets ‘ Knowledge
(Step-2 : V to Z) Picture Dictionary/Viva Picture Dictionary
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
Reading Comprehension Practice
Story Telling (Q&A)
10. Pre-5 5 years ++ Hats on Top 3B ( 6 to 10)
Early Number-3
Foundation Math
Additional Worksheets from Pre-primary science
Writing : 3/4 digits spelling {using worksheets}
Computer
Art and Craft
Library Time
Storytelling Time
Music Time
Physical Education
Competition
Playing with blocks, teaching aids and realities
Reading Comprehension Practice
Story Telling (Q&A)
 
How many levels are there in preschool?

10 levels ( Baby to Pre 5 ) [ with preschool curriculum chart ]

 
What kinds of course are using in NELC preschool?

From Baby Nestling to Nestling 1 – Using own course which include oral lessons, coloring, speaking and reading lessons. Also included variety of play time activities as play it the heart of preschool curriculum. ii. From Nestling 2 to Pre 5 – Hats on top: A rich source of series by Macmillan which include complete series of alphabets, numbers, colours which emphasizes on reading, speaking and phonics. iii. From Pre 1 to Pre 5 – Include Science and Math (Singapore Syllabus) to know and understand the basic concepts of Math: counting, grouping, greater and lower numbers, time, addition and substation and to be able to learn about the environment, living and non-living things, nature of plants and animals through Science.

 
What syllabus is using in preschool ?

We use UK Syllabus for English which is always up to date. Hats on top, UK syllabus and Basic Mathematics and Science are from Singapore syllabus.

 
How the curriculum will help the students?

The curriculum helps in overall developments of the child through various activities of sensorial, exercise of practical life, mathematics, language and science.

 
Which level do the students start writing?

Students start to practice writing from Nestling 1 but they have to trace the letters based on dotted lines (A – Z) and numbers ( 1-10 ) to know the right way of writing. After that they can write with four lines books.

 
Do the teachers give homework?

Yes, we do. We give homework to absent students or the students who need to gain in writing skill or to be strong fingers for gross motor skills.

 

DAILY ROUTINE

What is daily routine?

a. 9:30 – 9:45 Playing Time
b. 9:45 – 10:00 Assembly
c. 10:00 – 11:00 Lesson Time (English)
d. 11:00 – 12:00 Lunch Time
e. 12:00 – 12:30 Music Time
f. 12:30 – 12:45 Playing Time
g. 12:45 – 1:45 Lesson Time (Myanmar)
h. (Only Weds and Thurs)
i. 12:45 – 1:45 Playing Time (Mon,Tues & Fri)
j. 1:50 – 2:45 Nap Time
k. 2:45 – 3:00 Prepare to go back home
l. 3:00 – 3:30 Going back home

 
Do the children nap and what about the older students? How long does it take?

Yes, we give the nap time for the lower level classes from Baby-nestling to Nestling 2.It takes 1 hour to sleep in the afternoon. Usually they have their nap time at 1;30 to 2.30 pm.

 
What are the operation hours?

Part time 9:30 – 12:00
Full time 9:30 – 3:00 except summer

 
Do the students need to pack a lunch?

Yes, the students need to bring a lunch of some healthy food and snacks. We prefer to put enough amount of rice and curry which is ready to eat for children.

 

STAFF

Where are the teachers from?

The teachers are local and they have got Bachelor Degree and some diplomas or certificates about Early Childhood and teaching.

 
What are the teachers’ qualifications?

Intensive Trainings in NELC pre-school ,ECCD, TESOL, TKT, ELT ,ELTM and other certificates like Applied Psychology , Child Psychology. Moreover, class teachers need to make presentations about teaching methods and share the knowledge to the new teachers. The new ones have to do microteaching and discussion assigned by respective supervisors for taking the class in terms of their teaching qualifications.

 
Is there any native speaker?

Yes, but mostly native speakers are available in summer from (March to May). They are better to participate in classroom activities for the children in higher classes (from Nestling 1 to pre -5 ) .With native speakers , children can acquire English language pronunciation and they will have better listening skill.

 

SCHOOL FACILITIES & SERVICES

What kinds of facilities does the school provide?

The school provide safe and secure compound with air-conditioned classrooms where students can learn soundly and happily. Moreover, all the classrooms are equipped with all kinds of teaching aids which help the students to learn easily. The school Library is filled up with different levels of books to promote the interest of reading. There is also a safe and wide playground where students can play and learn together.

 
What kind of health care does NELC provide?

NELC provides monthly medical check – up for the students . The doctor always writes down children’s medical report based on twelve facts. If the children need some special treatments , the doctor will give information through the medical report to the parents . Parents can keep the medical report papers at home because the records are also kept at school.

 
Does the school provide the meal?

NELC provides monthly medical check – up for the students . The doctor always writes down children’s medical report based on twelve facts. If the children need some special treatments , the doctor will give information through the medical report to the parents . Parents can keep the medical report papers at home because the records are also kept at school.

 

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

What kinds of school activities does the school provide?

The school arranged some social events and activities to be able to explore the environments and familiar with special celebrations. Students’ party is held yearly where students can present their own talents and abilities. Excursion programs to the zoo, national museum and planetarium were arranged twice a year. Traditional and International celebrations were held according to the season like Thadingyut, Christmas, and World Teachers’ Day. Moreover there are some seminars and presentations concerning with preschool from child product companies.

 
Is there any excursion?

Yes, we provide school excursion trip for twice a year. We always visit to the Zoological garden, National museum and Planetarium with the students as an excursion trip. We offer our students in order to know about the nature of the animals and their species, historical background of Royal kings and their culture, different kinds of Myanmar traditional costumes, and to provide the basic information about planets, the sun, the moon and star cluster in the Earth. Moreover, we help our students to understand about Nature and encourage them about the safety environment.

 
Is there any long holidays for preschool?

Yes, it is only a week in Thindingyut, Christmas and Thingyan festival.

 

CLASSROOM

How many students are there in a class?

Generally, there are 15 students in a class. We arrange according to the number of the students. We also organise lower level for 15 students in each class and higher level for round about 16 or 18 students in each class.

 
How many teachers are there in the class?

Our school has our own criteria to assist and support for the children. Our school ratio of the teachers and the students is as follow; 1 teacher : 5 students ( lower level; Baby Nestling to Nestling 2) 1 teacher: 8 students ( higher level: Nestling 3 to Pre 5)

 

TRANSPORTATION

Is transportation available?

Yes, transportation is available in preschool.

 
What is the facility for ferry?

We provide the safe school bus to the students. Teacher usually joins the ferry and take care the students. The teachers are responsible for picking up the students in the morning and dropping them off in the afternoon (Part-time) and in the evening (Full – time).In the ferry the teachers help the students to get a place safely and comfortably. Moreover they communicate with the students to be happy in the way to come to school and go back home.

 

HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY

Is there any immediate medical assistance?

Yes, we use first aids kids, take a rest in the separate room and inform the parents.

 
Do the teachers send the students to toilet?

The teachers sent the students to toilet at least four times in a day. • After assembly time (around 10 am) • Before lunch time (around 11am) • Before nap time (around 1:30 am) • After nap time (around 2:30 am) According to their wants, the teachers send them to toilet. Moreover the teachers help them to wash their hands systematically after using toilet.

 
Do the teachers treat the lunch to the students or eat by themselves?

Teachers always treat the students who are in Baby Nestling or under 4 years old. For the rest students who are over four, teachers train them to eat by themselves within one hour. According to their needs, teachers prepare well before they have their lunch .

 

RULES & REGULATION

Does the student need to wear uniform?

Yes, students need to wear uniform to be well-organised and immediately identified.

 
What are the school rules?

1. Greeting
Greet the teachers and staffs when the students come in the morning or when they go back in the afternoon too. 2. Playground
a. Share the toys b. Take in turns c. No fighting or biting d. Ask for the playground duty teachers’ help e. Inform the teachers to go to the toilet f. Play safely g. Keep the toys after playing time
3. Assembly
a. Stand in line nicely b. Sing the national anthem c. Sing and dance nicely at the assembly d. No quarreling or teasing
4. Classroom
a. Sit properly in the class b. Learn the lessons nicely (eg. Colouring, tracing and writing ) c. Listen to the teachers d. Have the lunch nicely and finish in time to join playing time

 
What do the parents need to pack in the child’s bag?

One full set of clothes, tooth paste and tooth brush, a water bottle, the own spoon, a small towel and healthy foods & snacks if they want to.

 
Can the students bring toys and valuable things?

We would like to request the parents or guardians not let the students bring toys and valuable things. It can create the competition atmosphere among the students. The school provides toys and teaching aids for students.

 
Can the students take a long-leave?

Yes, they can. However we prefer to get the complete information about absence then punctuality and regular attendance for preschool students. Because they will miss a lots of lessons and revising the lessons in a short time is not good for preschool students.

 
What can parents do if the student wants to celebrate birthday party?

Tell the date ahead to class teachers that want to celebrate and can do birthday cake and give birthday presents for all students or only own class.

 
Who can pick up the students?

Only parents or guardians or authorized person who has got a card from NELC Preschool for both ferry students and pick-up students too. If not teachers won’t allow someone who hasn’t brought any card to pick-up the students and we’ll contact to the parents and confirm. So it will take more time until all the procedure has done. We hope parents or guardians also cooperate with us.

 
Can the parents or guardians send to the school early or pick up late?

If the parents or guardians have got some special cases, they can inform one day ahead to the respective class teacher or the office too. We need to arrange someone to take care the students besides other duties.

 

PARENTS & TEACHERS DISCUSSION

How can the parents know their child’s improvement?

Teachers will inform the parents about their child’s improvement and parents also can discuss about their children.

 
How do the parents or guardians do if they have a concern or complain?

Parents or guardians can discuss any concern or complaints with class teachers to get satisfactory. If they want to discuss more any cases, they can come and meet with supervisor after making an appointment only one hour earlier.

 
What kinds of assessment does the school give?

Parent- teacher discussion, Monthly Assessment, Progress report after one semester

 

COURSE COMPLETION

Will the children be ready to KG?

Yes, our way of teaching, by having the students learn how to learn, prepare them for success in Kindergarten snd beyond. They will build the foundation literacy, maths, science, creative, motor and social skills they will need to do well in later schooling.

 
What level can students join when they have finished preschool?

After attending NELC ( Preschool ), students can join government school or private school. If they want to attend international school, they can join N.I.E.C. and other International schools. In addition, government school students can join Y.L classes in every weekend. Moreover, they can take Young Learners Cambridge Exam in every year.

 

CONTACT

How do I find out more about NELC Preschools?

You can find NELC Preschool near you and check our website www.nelc-centres.com too.
1. No. 25, Aung Thapyay Street, Sanchaung Township, Yangon. Tel 01-7501947, 01-7517274, 09-428612639
2. Room 202& 203, MGW Tower, Bo Aung Kyaw Road, Botathaung Township, Yangon. Tel 01-8256516, 09-266365495
3. No.89, U Yay Khel Street, Mayangone Township, Yangon. Tel 09-777704401
4. No.3, Paw San Hmwe Street, Thingan Kyune Township, Yangon. Tel 09960603700
5. No.1151, Thida Street, Ward 2, North Okkalapa Township, , Yangon. Tel : 01-8650766, 09-960604700
6. Da/3-116/117, 63-Street, Between 36*37 Street, Mandalay. Tel 09-91023900, 09-44123900
7. No. ZA-1/84, Region 1, Ward 8, Corner of Theikdi Street & Mahar Byu Har Street, Near Man Su Pagoda, Lashio. Tel 0-8226611, 09-767511392
8. No.9, Sagawarmyaing, Mandaly Lashio Road, Pyin Oo Lwin. Tel 09-400306019, 09-400369611
9. No.1/148 (B) San Saing B Quarter, Aung Char Thar Block, Tachileik. Tel 09-400187570, 062 5216469(Thai)
10.A-23, May Yu Street, Shwe Kyar Pin Quarter, Zabuthiri Township, naypyitaw. TEL : 09-782009390, 09-422294894
11.No.51, No.51. Theik Pan Street, Ahlone Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph : 09 958696573, 09 958696574
12.No.1, Corner of Aung Myay Tharzi 2nd Street and Htan Tapin Street, Aung May Tharzi Housing,
Near Sin Yay Twin Bus stop, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph : 09 - 958 696 538 , 09 - 958 696 539
13.No. 15, 106 Street, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph : 09-443 748 208, 09-443 748 209
14.No.904, Singu Ward, Lower Mingalardone Road, Phawt Kan, Insein Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph : 09-898550002, 09-898550003
15.No.P8+P1 B, Dockyard Street, Yamonnar Housing, Yamonnnar Ward, Dawpon Tsp, Yangon. Ph : 09-266450011, 09-266450022
16.Namawal Quarter, Namhsan , Northern Shan State. TEL: 09-409065561
17.No.32, Pike Thle Seik Street, Tayar Thi Su Ward, Sittwe. TEL: 09-259338862
18.Htoo Chun Private High School, Pyi Htaung Su Road, In front of Ka.Nya.Na office, Aung Pan. TEL: 09-266450033-44