Early Years
Early Years

Early Years

At Liceo Panamericano Samborondón, the Early Years provide a Christian-Catholic, bilingual and values-led environment in which children benefit from a well-rounded education across three sublevels: Nursery, Initial 1 - 2 and First of Basic. From the age of 2, pupils pursue the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) through a hands-on, inquiry-based approach that encourages meaningful learning experiences and supports the development of essential skills, building strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematical thinking.

Our curriculum

At Liceo Panamericano Samborondón, every student is empowered to build deep, meaningful learning that shapes them into a confident, capable and responsible citizen - knowledgeable, intellectually curious and ready to think critically, act with purpose and make a positive contribution to the world around them.

English

First steps in a bilingual world

From the age of 2, children begin learning English with Pre Cambridge’s Early Steps programme. Through songs, games and sensory activities, they build vocabulary and understanding naturally, while developing the confidence to communicate in a global environment.

English

Language

Communicating, understanding and creating

Students learn to communicate with confidence, improving their pronunciation, listening skills and love of language. Stories, songs and role-play spark their creativity, strengthening the foundations of thinking and expression from the earliest years.

Language

Mathematics

Exploring the world of numbers

Mathematical learning is developed through a playful and practical approach. Children explore shapes, quantities and patterns through hands-on materials, games and simple challenges. This helps them develop reasoning skills, solve problems and enjoy learning through logic and curiosity.

Mathematics

Art

Creativity, colour and self-expression

Art opens the door to creativity and self-expression. Children explore colour, texture and materials in both Spanish and English, developing fine motor skills, aesthetic awareness and the confidence to express what they feel and think.

Art

Enquiry

Learning through curiosity

Inspired by international methodologies, this space encourages critical thinking and exploration. Children ask questions, experiment and discover the world around them with a sense of wonder. Each project brings together different areas of learning to help them understand the world in a holistic way.

Enquiry

Physical Education

Movement, wellbeing and healthy growth

Students take part in activities that strengthen their coordination, balance and motor skills. Through play and teamwork, they develop healthy habits, learn respect for others and understand the importance of physical activity in their overall development.

Physical Education

A typical day in Kindergarten

Every day at Liceo Panamericano Samborondón is filled with exciting learning experiences and discoveries for your child. While timetables vary from one year group to another, here is an example of what a day in Kindergarten might look like.

Core learning pillars

At LPS, students are guided by our core learning pillars to build strong academic foundations, develop essential social skills and grow in confidence in both English and Spanish.

  • Academic achievement

    Academic achievement

    Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.

  • Life skills

    Life skills

    Gain essential life skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom. 

  • Multilingualism

    Multilingualism

    Develop fluency in English while continuing to strengthen students’ home or first language.

Jalime Bumachar

The first years of life are key to the development of each child. From kindergarten to first grade, we accompany their learning through play and exploration.

Jalime Bumachar, Director of Initial Education

When to enrol?

At LPS, we nurture confident, committed students with a truly international outlook. Apply now and start your child on a journey shaped by discovery, learning and strong values.

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Give your child the best start at Liceo Panamericano Samborondón - where curiosity, confidence and a love of learning are nurtured from the very start.

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