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How children learn at BCA.

At BCA, how a child learns matters as much as what they learn. Our programme meets children where they are and builds step by step towards primary school.

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International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)

Learning built around real-world themes.

The IEYC organises learning around themes that spark curiosity. Each unit runs for about 7–8 weeks.

  1. Entry Point

    The unit opens with a surprise experience.

  2. Hands-on learning

    Stories, experiments, art, movement and discussion. Every Friday, children practise presenting.

  3. Project week

    Children bring their learning together in a project they lead.

  4. Reflect and review

    Children look back on their learning through photos and a quiz show.

  5. Exit Point

    A class celebration with performances and a public speaking showcase.

Our approach by age

From Nursery to Prep.

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Under 3 years

Nursery

Learning begins with the senses: a sensory-first environment, free choice at stations and a steady daily routine.

  • Phonics · Play & Discover: first letters and sounds, following the Level A sequence at a gentler pace
  • Teacher ratio · 1 : 4
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3 – 4 years

K1

The full IEYC experience: themed classrooms, guided exploration and weekly sharing.

  • Phonics · Level A: letter and sound mastery
  • Teacher ratio · 1 : 6
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4 – 5 years

K2

The full IEYC experience: themed classrooms, guided exploration and weekly sharing.

  • Phonics · Level B: blending, segmenting and BCA Early Readers
  • Teacher ratio · 1 : 6
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5 – 6 years

Prep

Discussion, independent thinking and group projects that prepare children for primary school and beyond.

  • Phonics · Level C: long vowels and independent reading
  • Teacher ratio · 1 : 6
Phonics and reading

Grouped by level, not age.

A reading culture: weekly library visits and a reading corner in every classroom.

  • Play & Discover · NurseryFirst letters and sounds, following the Level A sequence at a gentler pace
  • Level A · K1Letter and sound mastery
  • Level B · K2Blending, segmenting and BCA Early Readers
  • Level C · PrepLong vowels and independent reading

Early numeracy

From counting and shapes in Nursery to numbers to 100, addition and subtraction, fractions and time in Prep.

Vietnamese and mother tongue

A strong first language supports every language that follows. Vietnamese lessons follow MOET guidelines.

Physical Education

Weekly PE plus daily outdoor time.

Public Speaking

Every week, for every age group.

Class types

Three class types, one curriculum.

Every class follows the IEYC, phonics and maths programmes.

International programme English all day · up to 18 children
International

British class

A native English-speaking homeroom teacher.

Language of the day
English
Vietnamese (MOET)
2 sessions a week
Class size
Up to 18
International

Columbia class

A Vietnamese homeroom teacher, with lessons from a native English teacher.

Language of the day
English
Vietnamese (MOET)
2 sessions a week
Class size
Up to 18

British and Columbia classes follow the same international programme. Only the homeroom teacher is different.

Bilingual programme English and Vietnamese · up to 24 children
Bilingual

Bilingual class

English and Vietnamese every day.

Language of the day
English and Vietnamese
Daily lessons
2 Vietnamese and 2 English lessons
Class size
Up to 24
A day at BCA

A calm, steady rhythm.

An example day in K1 and K2. School hours are 8:00 – 17:00, with classes 8:45 – 16:00. The order of sessions varies a little by class.

  1. Arrival and breakfastChildren arrive and have breakfast made in our kitchen.
  2. Circle timeThe class gathers to greet each other and talk about the day.
  3. Outdoor timeFresh air and time to move outside.
  4. Learning stationsSmall-group stations for phonics, maths, science and the unit theme. PE with our PE teacher once a week.
  5. SnackA fresh snack from our kitchen.
  6. IEYCUnit learning through stories, experiments, art, movement and discussion. Public speaking every Friday.
  7. LunchA freshly cooked lunch from our 8-week menu.
  8. Nap and quiet timeA nap, or quiet time for children who don't sleep.
  9. Wake up and get readyChildren wake up, freshen up and get ready for the afternoon.
  10. Phonics or MathsPhonics in level groups, or early numeracy.
  11. SnackAn afternoon snack.
  12. Afternoon sessionVietnamese (MOET), music, life skills such as cooking, or a library visit.
  13. Pick-up and station playClasses finish at 16:00. Children enjoy station play while they wait to go home.
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