At SHINE we offer a very intensive language programme to our students. Our Language Education Programme (LEP) is very unique in that way that it exposes Children through applied learning to a broad English and Chinese curriculum. The emphasis is on the four language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) that each student learns to master. In addition we include Project Based Learning which is a dynamic approach in which student explore real-world problems or challenges.
Kindergarten 1
These students are the youngest learners at SHINE. To join this class children have to be 3 years old or must be turning 3 within 3 months of enrolment. Students will learn to recognize letters and numbers, tracing, counting numbers one to ten, and will be exposed to different themes. These themes are designed to extend the students’ vocabulary and speaking skills. SHINE will help our youngest learners to awaken their curiosity and encourage them to start their first steps into the English language.
Kindergarten 2
Our Kindergarten 2 classes are based on the Jolly Phonics curriculum. The Jolly Phonics programme was chosen as it provides a solid basis for learning the individual and combined sounds of letters and also introduces the first steps to blending. In addition, Jolly Phonics provides the best foundation in reading and writing. It's goal is to provide students with a strong command of the spoken and written word. It also includes teaching spelling, grammar rules and punctuation. The small Jolly Phonics reading books encourages our kindergarten students to read for fun and to practice their writing. On top of this, they will discover different topics and our programme also touches on character building.
Kindergarten 3
Our students in kindergarten 3 are mostly between 5 and 7 years old. This curriculum is build up in a way that students will learn around 70 tricky words and up to 200 blending words so that by the end of the year they will be able to read fluently. Different topics are explored to teach students to make and speak in correct sentences and to increase their comprehension. The focus is also on penmanship and writing. This class can be challenging as students are preparing for year 1.
Year 1-6 Learners
The core curriculum for years 1-6 is based on the English World Series. It is a British language curriculum in line with the Singaporean standard primary school curriculum. English World aims to give learners confidence in speaking English fluently and in writing English with accuracy. The course also develops children's study skills through putting in increasingly challenging activities that cover the four language learning skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking,
Our Language Education Programme also includes Project Based Learning. This is a teaching method in which students gain a deeper knowledge of a certain subject by investigating a complex question, problem or challenge. By working an extended period of time on real-life problems the students will get a better understanding and will look at different themes with critical eyes. Project Based Learning involves collaborative student work on projects, in small teams, guided by the teacher in which students learn to design and construct solutions to complex questions.
Project Based Learning
Year 7-9 Learners
Our Lower Secondary Programme features a uniquely tailored curriculum, incorporating core aspects of the Cambridge and Singaporean Curriculums. Our subjects are modular, allowing our students to enroll in up to 4 different courses. These are Core English, Academic Writing, Computational Thinking and Chinese.
English Language Subjects- Our two English modules focus on developing a true natural fluency in our students. We enhance their core skills, where students analyse and learn to deeply understand novels and texts, learn effective writing techniques to produce essays, and develop their speech to communicate effectively in English for the purposes of presentations, interviews and their future.
Computational Thinking- This module aims to develop innovative digital learners equipped with key 21st century skills. Throughout this programme, students acquire problem solving skills and knowledge of coding and web design to progressively develop solutions while incorporating technology. Our students will have opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm ideas, analyse and develop solutions to specific problems, acquire the skills necessary for careers in STEM, and to become true digital citizens.
Upon completion of Year 9, we aim for our students to have acquired the skills necessary to attend an English speaking university either in Cambodia or abroad and all of our students are prepared to take the IELTS Examination, with our minimum graduating standard for Year 9 students 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
To identify a student's level, they are tested by completing a free placement test during the enrolment procedure. Based on the result of the test, the age of the student and previous educational background, the student is placed into one of the levels below.
|
Level |
Prerequisite |
Materials |
|
Kindergarten
1 |
·
3+ years old ·
Toilet trained |
·
My own book ·
LSS Nursery 1-4 |
|
Kindergarten
2 |
·
4+ years old ·
Toilet trained ·
Must know numbers and letters ·
Must be able to hold a pencil |
·
Jolly Phonics ·
My Own Book ·
My Jumbo Nursery |
|
·
5+ year old ·
Must know letters and letter sounds. ·
Must be able to write letters and
numbers |
·
Jolly Phonics ·
Penmanship & Writing ·
My Jumbo K1 |
Year
1-6 |
·
6 -12 years old (depending on the
level) ·
Must read fluently and write clearly |
·
English World 1-6 ·
Pupil book and workbook |
|
Lower Secondary Education |
|
|
|
Year 7-9
|
·
12+ years old (depending on the level) ·
Must be able to express themselves fluently in almost any situation |
·
English World 7-8 & Academic Writing Skills ·
Starting with Block-Based Coding, then Drones, Robotics, and Design Websites ·
Pupil book and workbook |
Our Chinese curriculum covers the basic structure of the Chinese language with the focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Our youngest learners from kindergarten 3 are introduced to the Chinese language through Chinese videos and songs covering the basic Chinese sounds. As they are very receptive this is a very effective way to introduce them to this complicated language. We don't provide Chinese for K1 and K2.
The Chinese classes from grade 1-6 also focus on fluency of speaking and writing Chinese characters and sounds. As Chinese is a very difficult language students are subjected to reading Chinese stories to practice their comprehension of the language. Through creative games and activities students are stimulated to apply their Chinese knowledge.
The curriculum is supported by the books Easy Steps to Chinese as these are designed to teach Chinese as a second language. The study book and workbook help to guide the students to practice this complicated language and to expand their Chinese understanding.
The Singapore Helm Institute of Education’s Children Education Programme (CEP) academic year 2023 - 2024 begins on 16th October 2023. Students are taught by a variety of highly qualified teachers from Monday to Friday. Students can come to study in the morning or afternoon session. At the end of each semester, we organize a parent-teacher meeting so that parents have a chance to meet the teachers and talk about the progress of their children.
