Early Years
At Brendies, we nurture curiosity, inquiry, and exploration. A space where imagining, questioning, and discovering are part of everyday learning. In an inspiring bilingual environment, with an international program that shapes open-minded, globally aware learners.
Brendies: The Beginning of a Great Adventure
Through active inquiry and play, children naturally develop their language, explore different forms of symbolic expression and begin to self-regulate their emotions, actions and learning. Every achievement, every attempt and every question is valued as an essential part of the process.
Along this journey, children gradually build a positive sense of identity, learn to interact with others, reflect on their experiences and contribute not only to their own learning, but also to that of the community around them. In this way, we lay the foundations for a fulfilling childhood and for deep learning that will accompany them beyond the early years, with the certainty that growing also means feeling seen, heard and valued.
IB Approach in Early Years
On this path that begins at school, Brendies represents the first step within the Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is here that the foundations of the IB learner profile are established, where wonder is transformed into questions and everyday experiences into opportunities for meaningful learning. We support each child at this stage with pedagogical intention, sensitivity and commitment, convinced that this beginning in the PYP is not only the start of a programme, but the beginning of a way of learning, thinking and being in the world that will accompany them throughout their entire school and personal journey.
Active Inquiry
Connection & Security
Relationships built on care, trust, and respect.
A Supportive Environment
Each space is thoughtfully designed to nurture inquiry, curiosity, and exploration in our youngest learners.
Primary Years Programme Model
Mission
To contribute to each child’s development by recognising and respecting their individuality. To educate for life by transmitting values that endure over time, fostering the development of a critical and constructive spirit, and promoting enjoyment and companionship within an environment of harmony, coherence, safety and care.
Levels
Programs designed to support each child’s holistic development at every stage.
Baby
(2-year-olds)
Options
Morning sessions: 8:05–11:50
Flexible Day Care Playgroup option. Extended hours through the afternoon until 16:45
Integrated special activities:
Ideas to brighten up everyday life at Baby.
Psychomotor Development
Movement, coordination and body awareness.
School Garden
Nature, care and learning through experience.
Expressive Areas Workshop
Creativity, communication and symbolic play.
Emotional Skills Workshop
Coexistence, empathy and self-regulation.
Nursery
(3-year-olds)
Options
Morning sessions: 8:05–11:50
Day Care option Extended hours through the afternoon until 16:45
Day Care Playgroup
Day Care Ducklings (Swimming)
Integrated special activities:
Ideas to enrich everyday life at Nursery.
Psychomotor Development
Movement, coordination and body awareness.
Expressive Areas Workshop
Expressive languages and creativity.
School Garden
Explore, observe and care for nature.
Emotional Skills Workshop
Emotional tools and social interaction.
Family Camp
Gatherings and shared experiences with families.
Kinder
(4 años)
Options
Morning sessions: 8:05–11:50
Afternoon sessions: 13:00–16:45
Day Care option Extended hours through the afternoon until 16:45
Day Care Playgroup
Day Care Ducklings ( Natación)
Integrated special activities:
Activities that enrich everyday life at nursery.
Psychomotor Development
Expressive Areas Workshop
Expressive languages and creativity.
Art
Explore materials and create with purpose.
Family camp
Building relationships and a sense of community with families.
School Garden
Emotional Skills Workshop
Phonological Awareness
Lower
(5-years-olds)
Full day (compulsory): 8:10–16:40
Integrated special activities:
Suggestions to enhance the Lower tour.
Physical Education and Swimming
Movement and holistic physical development.
Art
Exploration and creative expression.
Music
Computer Studies
Guided digital literacy.
Expressive Areas Workshop
Expressive languages for communication.
School Camp
Independence, coexistence and community.
Psychomotor Development
Motor development and coordination.
Emotional Skills Workshop
Phonological Awareness
Scottish Dance (optional)
Tradition, rhythm and physical expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about Early Years.
What are the Early Years schedules?
According to information from the school:
Baby / Nursery / Kindergarten (morning session): 8:05 am – 11:50 am
Kindergarten (afternoon session): 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Lower: full-day program (mandatory), 8:10 am – 4:40 pm
Do you offer extended hours?
Yes. In Early Years, extended hours (Day Care) are available until 4:45 pm (depending on the age group).
What special activities are included in Early Years?
In Early Years, students participate in a range of activities (depending on the age group), including:
Psychomotor Development
Expressive Areas Workshop
Emotional Skills Workshop
Art
School Garden
Phonological Awareness
Physical Education and Sports
Music
Computer Studies
Sports (including swimming)
Family Camp
School Camp
What is the admissions process for Early Years?
Applications can be submitted at any time of the year, prior to the enrollment period for the following academic year.
The process begins by completing the interview/application request form at the following link:
Are there maximum class sizes?
Yes. According to the Admissions Policy, the maximum capacity is:
Baby: 2 groups of 14 students
Nursery: 2 groups of 18 students
Kinder: 4 groups of 18 students
Lower: 3 groups of 24 students
Is Early Years bilingual?
Yes. Brendies represents the first step within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP): a beginning where wonder turns into questions and everyday experiences become opportunities for meaningful learning in a fully bilingual environment.
Would you like to learn more about our Early Years?
Programs designed for each stage of development, fostering holistic learning.