Program Overview

Introduction to the International School of Moscow

The International School of Moscow (ISM) offers a British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for children aged 2-5 on both its Rosinka and Krylatskoe campuses.

Early Years Education at ISM

At ISM, the youngest children follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The EYFS curriculum areas include:

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social, and emotional development
• Literacy
• Maths
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

Early Years Learning Through Active Play

Learning at ISM happens through play, with a range of play-based opportunities that captivate and challenge children. This includes:

• Experiential learning, both through the EYFS curriculum and beyond the classroom
• Hands-on activities, such as building model aeroplanes and designing Roman temples
• Exploring age-appropriate outdoor spaces and natural areas
• Regular trips to nearby forests, lakes, and parks

A Typical Day at ISM

A typical day at ISM involves:

Starting the Day with Play

Children start the day with purposeful play, developing their motor and movement skills.

Forest School

Children participate in Forest School activities, learning to make tools, construct dens, and identify bugs.

Experiential Learning

Children engage in practical, experiential activities, such as learning how aeroplanes work and designing Roman temples.

Showcasing Skills

Children participate in productions, concerts, recitals, and sports days to showcase their emerging skills.

Fun in the Sun (and Snow!)

Children enjoy outdoor activities, such as building sledging runs and snow forts in winter, and getting closer to nature in summer.

How We Teach

ISM delivers a world-class British Early Years education, with outstanding teachers guiding, challenging, and inspiring children to learn.

Music at ISM

Children enjoy a range of artistic experiences, including music, performance, and dance, to develop their emotional intelligence, cognitive thinking, and fine and gross motor skills.

Physical Activity at ISM

Physical activity supports children's all-round development, with a focus on fun and fitness, and a variety of team and individual games.

Beyond the Classroom

ISM offers meaningful activities, exciting adventures, and a myriad of clubs to nurture children's curiosity, creativity, and talents.

Outstanding Experiences

ISM combines the highest British standards with exceptional personalized support, enabling children to achieve great things academically, personally, creatively, and socially.