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HEI SCHOOLS SINGAPORE

A preschool for children aged 18 months to 6 years, based on Finland’s world-renowned early childhood education. A research-based early childhood programme where wellbeing is the foundation for learning, supporting every child, including those who need more personalised support.

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Premium Preschool Programme with AFFORDABLE FEES

WELCOME TO
HEI SCHOOLS SINGAPORE

A preschool for children aged 18 months to 6 years, based on Finland’s world-renowned early childhood education. A research-based early childhood programme where wellbeing is the foundation for learning, supporting every child, including those who need more personalised support.

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WELCOME TO
HEI SCHOOLS SINGAPORE

A preschool for children aged 18 months to 6 years, based on Finland’s world-renowned early childhood education. A research-based early childhood programme where wellbeing is the foundation for learning, supporting every child, including those who need more personalised support.

BOOK A TOUR

Premium Preschool Programme with

Affordable Fees

HEI Schools brings the excellence of Finnish Early Childhood Education to schools all over the world

HEI Schools Singapore

founded by Jayne Nadarajoo, the pioneering educator behind the renowned White Lodge Preschools, Avondale Grammar School and Melbourne International School, in collaboration with HEI Schools and University of Helsinki, Finland which is recognised as one of the finest early childhood education systems in the world!

Experience world-class Finnish education that brings together play-based learning and inclusive education—all under one roof!

HEI Schools Singapore is part of a global network developed in partnership with the University of Helsinki, bringing research-based Finnish early childhood education to families in Singapore.Our approach is grounded in research from Finnish early childhood education internationally recognised for its quality and focus on child wellbeing.

The Finnish approach emphasises:

  • wellbeing as the foundation for learning
  • personalised development for each child
  • inclusive education that supports different learning needs

HEI Schools brings the excellence of Finnish Early Childhood Education to schools all over the world

HEI Schools is founded in partnership with the University of Helsinki

HEI Schools is based on research from the University of Helsinki, one of the world’s leading institutions in education. Our approach reflects the Finnish education system globally recognised for its focus on wellbeing, equity, and how children truly learn. The Finnish model has been rigorously tested for decades with outstanding learning results.  It combines the best and latest learning philosophies, models, and practices to meet the highest standards in education. At HEI Schools, we adapt its holistic approach, emphasizing on a child’s perspective without compromising academic results.

As our co-founder, the education experts at the University of Helsinki are a part of our daily working team. Together, we constantly strive to research, plan, and innovate for a successful implementation of the Finnish early education system. This is done through a carefully designed plan by providing purposeful play, nurturing guidance from highly-trained teachers, as well as the opportunity to adopt learning as a natural process shaped by one’s interests, all in due time. In this way, learning can happen everywhere, all the time.

Professor Lasse Lipponen

Professor Lasse Lipponen is a leading expert in early childhood education and a Professor at the University of Helsinki. His work focuses on play-based learning, child development, and Finnish early childhood education, with over 180 scientific publications to his name. With extensive international experience, including collaborations in Singapore, he is a co-founder of HEI Schools, supporting high-quality, research-based preschool education worldwide.

Paula Hoppu

Paula Hoppu is a Pedagogical Manager at HEI Schools with a strong background in early childhood education. Her work focuses on educational leadership, children’s social and emotional development and quality practices in early years settings. With extensive international experience, she supports educator training and mentoring across the global HEI Schools network, including new centres in Singapore.

Why HEI Schools?

  • Utilizes research-based pedagogy and curriculum via University of Helsinki
  • Focuses on life-long learning
  • Supports all students and families without competition and ranking
  • Built on creativity, kindness and compassion for all children to learn and belong together.
  • Takes a holistic approach to children’s upbringing
  • Focuses on both individual child and social development
  • Invests in continuous training of highly-qualified teachers
  • Develops transversal competency for all children
  • Provides a high quality environment
  • Offers a global and international learning community via HEI Schools Network

The Finnish education system and HEI Schools successfully combine emotional intelligence and academic competence

Competitive, performance and test based models are not good for children. At HEI Schools, with the Finnish education model, we promote comprehensive growth, learning, development and the well-being of children, and provide a rich foundation for the progress of their emotional development, skills and competence.

We Do it the HEI Way

CURIOUSITY & CREATIVITY

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

CULTURE OF TRUST

SUSTAINABLE
WAY OF LIVING

LEARNING
EVERYWHERE &
ALL THE TIME

HEI Schools Mission

At HEI Schools we are on a mission to provide high-quality education to as many children and families in the world as possible.
Following a child-led, holistic and play-based learning approach based on the Finland’s educational model, we want to show to the world that learning is fun. And that is not just us saying it – it’s based on research! Join us on our journey!

HEI Schools brings the excellence of Finnish Early Childhood Education to schools all over the world

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Research Proves Inclusive Preschool Benefits All Students

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Best International Preschool in Singapore for Expats – A Finnish-Inspired Option for Relocating Families

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Inclusive Preschool in Singapore: Why Wellbeing Comes First at HEI Schools Singapore

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What our parents’ say

The most AMAZING school that I’ve been searching for for 4 years  yes, my daughter is 4+ now and she’s finally successfully joining a school for the first time. Everything from how beautiful and new
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The most AMAZING school that I’ve been searching for for 4 years  yes, my daughter is 4+ now and she’s finally successfully joining a school for the first time.
Everything from how beautiful and new the school is that’s so lovely and tastefully done for both children and adults – bright and airy, with a lovely outdoor area that’s actually shaded for children to play, a little patch to garden.
Toys and art materials of the highest quality for little hands.
Best of all, the team. The teachers and centre lead are SO GENUINE, passionate and happy to connect with my daughter and also with me! We are in our second week of school and they have gone above and beyond in preparing activities that delights and to win her over.
In one day she’s done multiple, high quality crafts that can only come from so much dedication from the teachers.
The presence of an indoor sensory play gym is also such a bonus and it’s currently my daughter’s favourite!
If you’re on the fence about this school, please don’t hesitate further. It’s truly a dream come true for us.

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Shan T
We went to a couple of parent-child classes. The principal Kathy and the teachers were lovely and the facilities all freshly renovated with love and care. We would be happy to come back! I also
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We went to a couple of parent-child classes. The principal Kathy and the teachers were lovely and the facilities all freshly renovated with love and care. We would be happy to come back!
I also appreciated that they asked about photos before. Often photos in these kind of classes are taken without permission and it’s nice to not worry about that.

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Lena Ziegler
My son recently started at HEI School Bishan, and we are very thankful for the positive experience so far. Before joining HEI School Bishan, we had tried a few other schools, but my son had
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My son recently started at HEI School Bishan, and we are very thankful for the positive experience so far.
Before joining HEI School Bishan, we had tried a few other schools, but my son had a very difficult time adjusting. He would cry a lot, especially at night and during mealtimes when he was back at home. As parents, it was very heartbreaking and stressful to see him struggle so much.
I am truly thankful to have found a school where my son does not come home crying. Instead, he is able to sleep better at night, take better afternoon naps, and go about his day happily at home. This has given us so much comfort and reassurance.
The teachers have been very patient, caring, and understanding, especially during his adjustment period. They made him feel safe and comfortable, which helped him settle into school more smoothly. We also appreciate the warm environment and child-centered approach, where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and build confidence at their own pace.
Thank you to the teachers and team at HEI School Bishan for your dedication and care. We truly appreciate the effort you put into supporting the children and giving parents peace of mind.

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Janice Lim
We’re so thankful for HEI school! Our toddler (N2) currently attends, so the review mainly covers his experience, and we are settling our younger child (PG) in as well. Learning: Our son started at a
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We’re so thankful for HEI school! Our toddler (N2) currently attends, so the review mainly covers his experience, and we are settling our younger child (PG) in as well.
Learning: Our son started at a different local school where he managed to settle (ie, no crying or resisting) but was always reluctant to attend. He also developed an aversion to learning Chinese and never shared about anything he learned at school. However, after less than a month at HEI, he’s coming home singing Chinese songs, willing to speak Chinese, and sharing about all sorts of activities from school! It is a joy to hear our son say “I love HEI school.” We want to build a love for learning that will last him a lifetime, and we’re so pleased that his first memory of school will be positive!
Attitude: we love that our son’s creative and cheerful temperament is encouraged and seen as an asset by his teachers at HEI rather than as a liability to be managed. We’re convinced that a happy child who feels secure and attached to his teachers will learn better than one who feels repressed and insecure.
Environment: one of the first things I noticed at HEI is the natural lighting (no bright fluorescent lights), calm space, and proximity to outdoors! There’s a quiet neighbourhood park nearby that the children can explore as well as lovely shaded outdoor space within school grounds. We’re convinced that children need to spend time outdoors to develop physically and emotionally, and HEI’s environment is thoughtfully chosen and well used!
Administration: HEI school management is communicate and flexible. We’ve been able to work closely with the team to ensure a good transition for our son that works well with his temperament and his daily schedule!

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Stephanie Avila
Kathy was an absolute professional who showcased the best of Hei while my toddler and I were there. Clean and soothing classrooms with a strong curriculum. Currently high up in my list of schools for
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Kathy was an absolute professional who showcased the best of Hei while my toddler and I were there. Clean and soothing classrooms with a strong curriculum. Currently high up in my list of schools for consideration. Truly positive experience.

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Beatrice Tan
I attended a trial parent-accompanied class at Hei with my 16-month-old son. Hei is a new school with beautiful facilities and kind teachers. The activities in the class included songs in English and Mandarin, activities
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I attended a trial parent-accompanied class at Hei with my 16-month-old son. Hei is a new school with beautiful facilities and kind teachers. The activities in the class included songs in English and Mandarin, activities with flash cards, and arts and crafts using frozen berries and play dough.

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Nina Sandberg

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