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Where Curiosity Begins

Where Curiosity Begins

At The International School of Texas, early childhood is more than preschool — it is the beginning of a journey. Our Junior Pre-K (age 3) through Kindergarten program is designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning in a nurturing environment where curiosity, creativity, and independence are cultivated from day one.

Learning Through Inquiry and Play

Learning Through Inquiry and Play

Grounded in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), our early childhood curriculum is play-based, inquiry-led, and developmentally intentional. On any given day, your child might explore the outdoors, experiment in the STEM lab, participate in a bilingual story circle, or collaborate on an art project with classmates from around the world.

We believe learning should be joyful, purposeful, and rooted in wonder. Our teachers balance structure and spontaneity to help young learners develop resilience, empathy, and confidence alongside early academic skills.

What Makes IST's Early Childhood Program Distinctive

What Makes IST's Early Childhood Program Distinctive

IB Framework from Day One — Students begin developing the IB Learner Profile attributes — curiosity, compassion, and courage — from their earliest school experiences

Dual Language Exposure — Spanish and Mandarin are introduced in Junior Pre-K, building early foundations for multilingualism

Small Class Sizes — A low student-to-teacher ratio ensures every child is known, supported, and celebrated

STEM, Art, & Music — Even our youngest learners explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on discovery and dedicated classes led by our expert faculty

Social-Emotional Development — Building friendships, managing emotions, and developing independence are woven into every day

A Community Where Families Belong

A Community Where Families Belong

IST's Early Childhood program is part of a close-knit school community where families from over 40 nationalities come together. From parent breakfasts to the International Harvest Festival, there are countless opportunities to connect, celebrate, and grow alongside your child.

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