Type Private Day School Language English Founded 2002 | Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten Address China, 北京市朝阳区丽都环路 | |
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Etonkids International Educational Group (simplified Chinese: 伊顿国际教育集团; traditional Chinese: 伊頓國際教育集團) is an early education services provider in the People’s Republic of China. The group operates three kindergarten brands: Etonkids International Kindergarten (simplified Chinese: 伊顿国际幼儿园; Traditional Chinese: 伊頓國際幼兒園); Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten (Simplified Chinese: 伊顿双语幼儿园; Traditional Chinese: 伊頓雙語幼兒園); and Etonkids Huizhi Kindergarten (Simplified Chinese: 伊顿慧智幼儿园; Traditional Chinese: 伊頓慧智幼兒園). The group manages kindergarten campuses in major Chinese cities and China’s only indigenous American Montessori Society affiliated teacher-credentialing program. The group’s headquarters are in Beijing, China.
History
Founded in 2002, Etonkids states "our goal is to improve overall early education standards in China through establishing the country’s leading family of kindergartens." In August 2006, Etonkids was recognized as a national top ten education provider in China (Simplified Chinese: 全国十佳办学单位).
The Etonkids Crest
Etonkids emphasizes character building and a blend of Western and Chinese educational values summarized through the “Etonkids Three C’s” featured on the Etonkids crest. The “Etonkids Three C’s” are creativity, character, and culture.
Etonkids International Kindergarten
Etonkids International Kindergarten features complete English immersion and caters largely to expatiate families in Beijing.
Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten
Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten features native English and Chinese speaking teachers in the classroom and hosts a mixture of expatriate and local Chinese and families.
Etonkids Huizhi Kindergarten
Etonkids Huizhi Kindergarten caters largely to local Chinese families seeking international style Montessori bilingual early education.
Other Programs
Etonkids campuses offer extra-curricular activities that vary by school term. These include areas of art and dance, various sports and martial arts, themes in ESL and CSL.
Etonkids Beginnings classes are held weekly at Etonkids campuses usually focused around a theme of music or art in which moms or dads and babies 18 months or younger bond with other and interact with other families.
Montessori Teaching Credentials
Etonkids’ hosts MACTE-accredited and AMS-affiliated Montessori teacher credentialing programs conducted in both English and Chinese. The course consists of an intensive session held usually during the summer, followed by an academic year-long internship inside a Montessori classroom. Graduates are awarded the Early Childhood or Nursery Montessori credential.