The Mountain Cambridge School has been approved to offer the brand-new Cambridge Early Years programme.
Cambridge Early Years is the start of an exciting educational journey that helps learners aged 3 to 6 develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to meet key early milestones and thrive in and outside of school.
The programme is child-centred and play-based, helping young learners to grow at their own pace and connect their development with the world and people around them.
It gives schools and other settings everything they need to deliver a quality early years education: a holistic and balanced curriculum, engaging classroom resources, assessment approaches to measure learners’ progress, and professional development opportunities.
Rod Smith, Group Managing Director, International Education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment said “We are very pleased that The Mountain Cambridge School has become a Cambridge Early Years Centre, and look forward to working with them in the coming years.
“Our programme focuses on children’s all-round development, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge, understanding and skills, and preparing them for the transition to primary education. It was developed in collaboration with trusted early years experts both in the UK and internationally, so it reflects the very latest educational thinking. We truly believe that Cambridge Early Years gives young learners the best possible start in life.”
Cambridge Early Years is the first stage of the Cambridge Pathway. By extending the pathway to younger learners, Cambridge now offers a clear path for educational success from age 3 to 19.
“As an established Cambridge School, I am proud to announce, after successful application and accreditation approvals, that from January 2025 our Grade 00, Grade 000 and Grade R will follow the Cambridge Early Years curriculum. The Early Years curriculum was only released in 2024. From 2025, we’ll be one of only four schools in Sub-Saharan Africa offering this curriculum, marking another ground-breaking milestone for our school. MCS remains a world-class institution dedicated to teaching, learning, and nurturing within a caring Christian ethos,” said Carolina van Heerden, Director and Executive Head of The Mountain Cambridge School.
The school’s Cambridge Early Years Centre has four highly qualified teachers. Anrieke Olivier, Primary School Headmaster said being accredited as a Cambridge Early Years Centre marks a significant milestone in the school’s journey of educational excellence. “This accreditation reaffirms our commitment to providing world-class education and nurturing future-ready learners in a global context.”