At NIPS, the Foundational Stage is thoughtfully designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), ensuring access to high-quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through a progressive and developmentally appropriate framework.
Learning during these formative years is flexible, multidisciplinary, activity-based, and discovery-oriented — recognising that young children learn best through engagement, exploration, and guided experience.
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)
A structured approach is adopted to build strong Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills, ensuring clarity, confidence, and conceptual understanding.
Foundational Literacy includes:
- Oral Language Development
- Phonological Awareness
- Decoding Skills
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Reading Fluency and Comprehension
- Structured Writing Practices
- Cultivating a Sustained Culture and Love For Reading
Foundational Numeracy includes:
- Pre-Number Concepts
- Measurement
- Shapes and Spatial Understanding
- Pattern Recognition
Experiential and Holistic Learning
Children are immersed in a rich learning environment where play-way methods, art and craft, multisensory exploration, and practical resources form the core of everyday learning. Education is meaningfully connected to their immediate surroundings, making knowledge both relevant and enduring.
The programme further integrates:
- Early STEM Exposure
- Social, Emotional, and Ethical Development
- Creative Coding
- Physical Development
- Dramatic Expression
- Artistic and Cultural Appreciation
The Foundational Stage at NIPS lays a strong academic and emotional base, preparing young learners for a confident transition into higher stages of learning.
