Just wanted to make a quick comment... on my travels gathering info for a nursery place for several colleagues I came across The English Kindergarten. The first thing I noticed was that although they advertise as a British Curriculum school, the manager is South African and the majority of staff are also foreign, this may not have been a problem, however, when asked questions about the curriculum the manager was very evasive and was more interested in taking my money than answering any questions. I am still unsure as to their actual curriculum, as she didn't seem to know what schemes if any they used, even for the reception aged children. Since this experience I have spoken to a few parents who have actually pulled their children out! On the surface it looks lovely but unfortunately looking a little further isn't so rosy!!! I'd also heard that these children had to bring their own tissues/water etc as it wasn't available. I appreciate the school is new and they have teething problems but basically it's not a place I would consider as even the basics have not been provided for, if they cater to children as old as 4 years, they should have a sound curriculum, including resources, in place.... they don't.
Just wanted to make a quick comment... on my travels gathering info for a nursery place for several colleagues I came across The English Kindergarten. The first thing I noticed was that although they advertise as a British Curriculum school, the manager is South African and the majority of staff are also foreign, this may not have been a problem, however, when asked questions about the curriculum the manager was very evasive and was more interested in taking my money than answering any questions. I am still unsure as to their actual curriculum, as she didn't seem to know what schemes if any they used, even for the reception aged children. Since this experience I have spoken to a few parents who have actually pulled their children out! On the surface it looks lovely but unfortunately looking a little further isn't so rosy!!! I'd also heard that these children had to bring their own tissues/water etc as it wasn't available. I appreciate the school is new and they have teething problems but basically it's not a place I would consider as even the basics have not been provided for, if they cater to children as old as 4 years, they should have a sound curriculum, including resources, in place.... they don't.