To celebrate our youngest learners' journey and achievements in one of their learning units, the Preschool team hosted a Mini Reggio Exhibition, “A Journey Through Stories,” inviting everyone to experience the creativity, joy, and wonder our Preschoolers have poured into their work!

Early Childhood

- Early Childhood ProgramIn our Early Childhood program, learning is intentionally designed to be integrated across developmental domains and content areas, creating meaningful and connected experiences for young children. Rather than isolating subjects, we weave literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, social-emotional learning, and the arts into rich, hands-on explorations mirroring how children naturally learn and grounded in research-based practices.
- STEMOur Early Childhood students are introduced to science and computational thinking through STEM investigations that foster innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, laying a strong foundation for academic success and preparing them for the future.
- English Language Learning (ELL)We are committed to providing students with the support they need to fully participate in the rich English learning environment we strive to create every day.
- MandarinWe provide mandatory Mandarin classes for our young learners, giving them the opportunity to experience the language and culture of our host country.
- Extracurricular ActivitiesOur Early Childhood program includes a robust extracurricular activities program, allowing young learners to explore and develop diverse interests from an early age. Students in Preschool are eligible to participate in the ECA program beginning in Semester 2. Students in Pre-K and Kindergarten may participate in any of the four seasons
- Research-informed Literacy InstructionWe believe that strong literacy starts with strong foundations, which is why it is woven throughout every part of the school day. Through rich and purposeful lessons, children develop the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills taught in ways that are engaging and age-appropriate.
- Specialist ClassesEvery child in our Early Childhood program benefits from dedicated specialist teachers in Art, Music & Movement, Library, and Counseling. Working closely alongside homeroom teachers, our specialists play an essential role in delivering a rich, connected, and holistic learning experience.
The Early Childhood Counselor takes a present, proactive, and preventative approach to support the wellbeing of every child. Working closely alongside teachers and families, the counselor provides support with developing students social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
This program has an emphasis on:
Delivering SEL lessons that are intentionally designed for the developmental needs of our early childhood learners and is integrated into the classroom environment.
Providing individual and small group counseling that nurtures developmental growth across key areas including self-regulation, problem-solving, and navigating social dynamics.
Building strong, trusting partnerships with parents as active collaborators in their child's wellbeing.
Coaching educators and families in a culturally responsive way to support children across home and school.
Collaborating with parents and outside therapists when additional support is needed.



In the latest KingLead China International Kindergarten Ranking Top 30 list, our EC division has done it again! This time scoring an amazing 2nd place nationwide and topping the charts in Shanghai!

While “play-based learning” is a term often associated with Concordia Early Childhood, our days involve much more than play. It’s a gateway to discovery.



Starting school for the first time can be an overwhelming experience for young children. However, the youngest learners at Concordia Shanghai begin the school year with a safe, low-stress transition to the classroom thanks to our Successful Start program.












