By the age of 3 or 4, children are leaving the toddler period and entering the broad new world of the preschooler. This is a time primarily involved in cooperative play and learning to function as part of a group. They are developing and refining their motor skills, as well as, learning to become more independent and autonomous.

The International School Preschool curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child with emphasis on individual needs. The daily routine touches on a range of topics, creative processes and sensory activities. The room is divided into areas that encourage children to learn through hands-on exploration. These areas include a wide array of small manipulative games, puzzles, coloring and cutting materials, paints, dramatic play props, sensory table, a variety of blocks, science exploration and a cozy book corner.

The components of the program may vary each week according to: weekly theme or topic chosen, a concentration of a letter of the alphabet and the study/introduction of one of the foreign languages. Some focus is put on kindergarten readiness such as: exposure to the alphabet, numbers shapes, colors, and pre-writing skills. Outdoor play and gross motor skills are a daily part of the curriculum while language and socialization development is ongoing.