Bilingual preschool · Katong V · Singapore

A joyful, bilingual start in the heart of Katong.

An ECDA-licensed preschool where little ones aged 18 months to six grow up curious, kind and confident in both English and Mandarin, in a bright, purpose-built home at Katong V.

ECDA-licensed Bilingual English & 中文 Ages 18 months to 6
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Hess Preschool reception at Katong V, Singapore
ECDA
Licensed centre
EN + 中文
Bilingual immersion
1:5–1:12
Low class ratios
18m–6y
Playgroup to K2
Our programmes

A place for every age, right up to Primary One.

From first steps in Playgroup to a confident, school-ready K2, each year is built around your child's stage, in English and Mandarin.

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18–30 months

Playgroup

Gentle first days away from home, with play, songs and lots of warmth as little ones settle and explore.

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Nursery 1 & 2

Nursery

Curiosity in full bloom, through hands-on themes, early phonics and Mandarin, and plenty of friends.

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Kindergarten 1

K1

Reading, writing and numeracy take shape with Jolly Phonics and CPA maths, in both languages.

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Kindergarten 2

K2

Confident, curious and Primary-One ready, supported by our six-month English bridging programme.

Our curriculum

Bilingual by design, joyful by nature.

A thoughtful blend of proven programmes that build strong language, thinking and character, without ever losing the joy of being little.

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Bilingual immersion

English and Mandarin woven through the whole day, so both languages grow naturally, not as a subject.

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Jolly Phonics

The 42 sounds of Jolly Phonics give children a confident, joyful head start in reading and writing.

CPA maths

Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract, the Singapore method that builds real number sense from hands-on play.

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Project Adventure

Thematic, hands-on projects that grow curiosity, teamwork and real-world thinking.

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Taidii parent app

Daily updates, photos and messages, so you're never far from your child's day.

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P1 English Bridging

A six-month bridging programme with Hess Academy that gets K2 children confidently ready for Primary One.

Our centre

A bright, purpose-built home at Katong V.

Airy classrooms, a big indoor playground and thoughtful spaces for art, water play and quiet time, safe, clean and made for little explorers.

Indoor playground at Hess Preschool Katong V
Classroom at Hess Preschool
Children's art display
Water play room
Hess Preschool entrance
Why families choose Hess

Safe, nurturing, and genuinely bilingual.

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ECDA-licensed & safe

A properly licensed centre with halal-sourced meals and careful, caring routines.

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Truly bilingual

English and Mandarin all day, backed by the Hess family, a trusted name in bilingual education.

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Low class ratios

From 1:5 to 1:12, so every child is seen, known and gently guided.

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Primary-One ready

A structured bridging programme so your child steps into P1 confident and prepared.

ECDA-licensedA licensed preschool in Singapore
Part of the Hess familyTrusted in bilingual early education
Katong V, East Coast RoadEasy to reach in the East
Admissions & good to know

Questions parents ask us.

What ages do you take?+
We welcome children from 18 months to six years, across Playgroup, Nursery 1 and 2, and Kindergarten 1 and 2. Classes are kept small, with ratios from 1:5 to 1:12.
Are you ECDA-licensed?+
Yes. Hess Preschool is a licensed early childhood centre in Singapore, so you can enrol with confidence. We're happy to share our licence details on a tour.
How bilingual is the programme, really?+
Genuinely bilingual. English and Mandarin are woven through the whole day, not taught as a single lesson, so both languages grow naturally. We use Jolly Phonics for English and a strong Chinese programme alongside it.
Will my child be ready for Primary One?+
Yes. Our K2 year includes a six-month English bridging programme with Hess Academy, designed to get children confidently ready for the jump to Primary One.
What are the fees, and is there a sibling discount?+
Fees depend on the programme and full or half day. We offer a 10% sibling discount. Message us and we'll send you the current rates and available slots.
Where are you and can we visit?+
We're at 30 East Coast Road, #03-06 Katong V, Singapore 428751, open Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. The best way to get a feel for Hess is a short tour, just message us to arrange one.

Come see Hess for yourself.

Book a short tour of our Katong V centre, meet the team and see the classrooms, then we'll help you find the right start for your child.