Pre-primary education in South Sudan has an entrance age of 3 years and a maximum duration of three years. The main focus of the pre-primary program is to contribute to the children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development, and to prepare them for primary school and a journey of lifelong learning.
Pre-primary education
- Ages : 3-6 years
- Duration: 3 years
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 2 semesters
- Admission Term: throughout the year.
- School types: kindergarten, nursery, daycare centers
The preprimary Curriculum takes into account the key areas of development that must be honed at an early age. These set the tone for lifelong learning. There are seven areas of early childhood development including Language Activities, Creative Activities, Mathematics Activities, Outdoor and Physical Activities, Musical Activities, Environmental, Personal and Social Activities, Religious Education Activities.
Examples of International schools offering Pre-primary education in South Sudan
Darling Wisdom Academy
This is a private coeducational school founded in 2015. The school aims to educate children at home who know their cultures, their country, and have strong nationalism for the future of South Sudan and to offer quality and home-based education to prepare the children into better citizens of South Sudan now and in the future.
- Established: 2015
- Address: Dar E Salam Area Between Munuki and Mauna
- grades: nursery to secondary school (S4)
- Language of instruction: English
Nursery
the Nursery section here is founded on Early Childhood Development (ECD) training and teaching. It seeks to helps students to understand their world in their early years, to understand their immediate environment and beyond. Darling Wisdom Academy has digital classes for the nursery section and is the only school in South Sudan that has a digital class for Nursery school.
Midset Junior Academy Nursery, Primary, and senior Secondary school
This is a private, coeducational School offering comprehensive and modest Education to all students. The school offers Nursery, Primary and secondary sections. The school is a Christian-based school but accepts children from any other religion. It offers qualified, experienced, and dedicated teachers who are ready to handle the individual needs of each child. It is set in a respectful multicultural environment and is committed to developing resilient and adaptable, students who are equipped with the knowledge to make a difference in the world.
- Established:
- Address: Located along Juba, Luri Highway, near Gureri Market (the last Bus station) on the small bridge
- Student population: 120+ (nursery only)
Nursery School- this section offers education to children from the age of 3 years. The school conducts graduation for the children after completing the top class in Nursery education, so as t encourage the children to do their best.
Curriculum- the school offers comprehensive Programs based on the South Sudan curriculum. Students are taught in ways that encourage them to enjoy school and that offer them an easy transition from home to school. Students are not only exposed to in-class learning but are also offered a variety of co-curricular activities including traditional dances, songs, Music and Drama, Food ball, Volleyball, Athletics, and indoor games, to mention but a few.
There is however not much information with regards to schools in South Sudan. Other pre and nursery schools found in South Sudan are as follows:
- Salaam Nursery Primary And Secondary School- located in Juba-South Sudan Sherikat, Jebel Lemon, South Sudan.
- Green Hill Private Pre and Primary School- Acacia Rd, Juba, South Sudan
- Magwi Hope Nursery and Primary School in Magwi
- Martyr's Memorial Nursery And Primary School
- Masiya nursery and primary school in Yambio
