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At 3e International Kindergarten, we offer children an engaging learning environment that reflects the value we place on children and families. Our facility has been designed to invite discovery and investigation and to facilitate meaningful relationships among children, families, and staff.

We understand that increasing globalization and migration around the world dictates that schools for young children must take a visionary approach to education for 21st century learners. In response to that challenge, our mission is to develop critical thinkers and passionate learners who can move confidently and fluidly across cultures.

3e is unique:

We offer the only true Mandarin-English bilingual, multicultural immersion
program in Beijing.

We keep our school and our classes purposefully small in order to best support
children’s academic, social, physical, and emotional development.

We are formally affiliated with two world-class universities: Michigan State
University in the United States and and Beijing Normal University here
in Beijing.

We have an exceptional staff, with all lead teachers having degrees in education.

Explore – Children uncover the interesting and curious dimensions of their immediate surroundings by exploring materials, ideas, and concepts in a sensory rich environment Experiment – Children receive the guidance and resources necessary to operate on objects and materials, manipulate language and ideas, and test theories about how their world works. Express – Children share experiences and understanding with peers and adults, using countless forms of communication; they may express themselves using verbal and written language, visual and tactile art materials, music, or performance.

3e Mission statement
Our mission is to develop critical thinkers and passionate learners who can move confidently and fluidly across cultures.

3e Philosophy
We work from the premise that diverse educational settings offer distinct and valuable advantages for the child's learning experiences. We combine the western styled, child centered, progressive approach to learning with the teacher directed, systematic instructional practices of the East. Each approach is intimately connected to its respective language, and culture.

Our Principles
We at 3e International Kindergarten strive to fulfill our mission by abiding by our philosophy, employing our approach effectively and living up to our principles. Our staff is committed to decisions and actions that follow these principles:
1. All children have the capacity to learn and succeed.
2. Children need to have a positive image of themselves as learners, individuals, and community members.
3. Diversity of culture and language is a valuable learning resource.
4. Community members contribute to the child's positive learning experiences.
5. The school environment acts as another teacher as children learn about themselves and their world.