Early Years & Nursery - Bilingual School Tianjin

Welcome to Our Bilingual Early Year Centre

Our bilingual nursery – the Nest – offers the very finest all-around early years' education in Tianjin. Children from 2–6 years of age are provided with a structured, rigorous programme designed to develop the essential skills required to flourish in the 21st-century world. Our pupils are not only supported in fostering positive relationships with others through socialisation and play-based learning, but also in developing their own sense of independence within a safe and nurturing environment.

In addition, with two teachers in each class, each committed to a vision of genuine bilingualism, our pupils are immersed in the cognitive and social advantages of proficiency in two or more languages. By the time children in the Nest graduate to Year 2 in our Junior School, their educational path will have prepared them for the rigours of the new curriculum and equipped them with the tools to succeed in their schooling.

Toddler Classes

The "Little Welly Club" is now open for children aged 10 to 24 months and their caregivers! We warmly invite you and your little one to join us on this exciting journey of early learning and growth. Our activities are carefully designed to align with the crucial stages of early childhood development. They aim to enhance children's sensory, motor, and social skills through play and exploration. During this stage, children are inquisitive and eager to explore their surroundings. We will guide them in safely and joyfully discovering the world in a manner that is both fun and educationally enriching.

Why Choose Wellington Early Years?

Selecting the right bilingual nursery for your child lays the foundation for their lifelong learning journey. At Wellington's Early Years, we celebrate each child's uniqueness as a gift brimming with potential. In a multicultural environment that fosters respect, children explore the world around them while their individuality is nurtured and strengthened. Choosing a nursery is not just about facilities or curricula – it's about planting seeds of courage, curiosity, and empathy.

With over 160 years of educational heritage, a forward – thinking curriculum, and a warm, inclusive culture, Wellington College Bilingual Tianjin Nursery empowers children to construct their worldview through play and develop leadership through collaboration – the highest value an international nursery can offer.

Our Vision and Purpose

Wellington College Bilingual Tianjin Nursery is committed to innovation, blending the best of British and Chinese education to create a pupil - centric, immersive multilingual and multicultural learning experience.
We inspire every child to:

· Discover and become their best selves,
· Take pride in their cultural identity,
· Shape and transform the future world.

Be You. Be More.
Inspiring our children to be Learners, Connectors, and Changemakers.

Our Values

As members of the Wellington community, every pupil, teacher, and staff member upholds five core values that guide our actions and interactions:

Core Strengths: Decoding Wellington's Holistic Approach

Beyond Traditional Early Years Education
Our curriculum integrates the essence of Chinese traditional culture while fostering bilingual fluency in an immersive environment, ensuring well-rounded and personalised growth.

Cross-Cultural Enrichment
Through initiatives like "Cultural Exploration Week," children engage with global themes such as sustainability and digital literacy.

Living the Wellington Values
Abstract values are transformed into experiential activities.

World-Class Facilities & Safeguarding
A secure, stimulating environment designed for exploration and learning.

Curriculum

Wellington College Bilingual Tianjin Nursery welcomes children aged 2 to 6, covering Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception, and Year 1. We hold high aspirations for every child, fostering a learning environment rooted in secure, reciprocal relationships and a culture of lifelong learning.

Our curriculum merges the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with China's Early Learning and Development Guidelines (3-6 years), creating a comprehensive framework with Wellington's distinctive approach.

We Believe:

· Every child is unique, capable, and constantly learning.

· Children grow resilient and independent through positive relationships.

· An enabling environment accelerates development, supported by strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and guardians.

· Children develop and learn in different ways and at their own pace.

Seven Areas of Learning & Development:

1. Prime Areas:

① Personal, Social & Emotional Development

②Communication & Language

③ Physical Development

2. Specific Areas:

① Literacy

② Mathematics

③ Understanding the World

④ Expressive Arts & Design

Characteristics of Effective Learning:

· Playing & Exploring

· Active Learning

· Creative & Critical Thinking

Through child-initiated and adult-guided play-based projects, children deepen their knowledge while developing confidence across all learning domains.

Why Do We Teach What We Teach?

To prepare pupils for future success, we nurture curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and resilience, empowering them as lifelong learners.

How Do We Teach?

· Inquiry & Play-Based Learning
Structured core subjects (English, maths, science) are balanced with self-directed exploration.

· Bilingual & Bicultural Immersion
Daily routines and arts programmes reinforce holistic development.

· Values in Action
Kindness, responsibility, respect, courage, and integrity are woven into daily interactions.

How Do We Assess Progress?

· Personalised Targets
The Leuven Scale measures wellbeing and engagement, while "Learning Journals" document achievements through photos, work samples, and parent contributions.

· Purposefully Designed Environment
Classrooms and outdoor spaces act as the "third teacher," encouraging exploration, collaboration, and creativity.

Bilingual Immersion

At the heart of our early years education is a commitment to nurturing strong bilingual foundations. From our teaching teams to daily activities and play spaces, every element is thoughtfully designed to help children flourish in both English and Chinese. Our approach ensures a solid linguistic grounding, empowering them to express themselves, understand others, and think critically across both cultures.

Each classroom is led by co-class teachers and teaching assistants - who share Wellington's educational ethos. Together, they foster every child's bilingual development, ensuring learning is engaging, meaningful, and full of discovery.

For young learners, building warm, trusting relationships with their teachers is key to developing communication and language skills. Through genuine, purposeful interactions, children naturally engage in dialogue - whether in one language, two, or even more.

Our learning spaces are carefully crafted to inspire curiosity, self-expression, and exploration. Both Chinese and international teachers seize everyday moments to encourage new vocabulary in English while deepening understanding through discussion. By hearing and using language in play, supported by rich visual cues, children quickly grow in confidence - becoming joyful, lifelong bilingual learners.

Dedicated & Caring Educators

Our teachers are lifelong learners who foster strong home-school partnerships, ensuring every child thrives in a reflective, inquiry-driven environment.

At Wellington, we don't just teach—we inspire children to be themselves and become more.