Flexible Preschool Attendance
Providing tailored attendance options for a seamless start to your child’s education.
Balancing Exceptional
Care and Flexibility
We know that choosing a preschool for your child means finding a programme that not only provides an exceptional setting and learning experience for your child, but also offers the flexibility your family needs. At ISA, we are proud to offer a range of flexible options that ensure our high standard of education fits seamlessly into your schedule.
We offer a variety of options from 8:00am to 6:00pm, available for 3, 4, or 5 days a week, both during school term-time and all year round. We are also a partner with Aberdeen City Council and offer 1140 hours of ELC (Early Learning and Childcare) funded provision, available during term-time from 8:00am to 2:10pm, Monday to Friday.
Your Attendance Options
The International School of Aberdeen’s preschool offers three attendance options, each designed to fit the unique needs of your family with a choice of 3, 4, or 5 days a week.
Preschool - Core Hours
This option provides a wonderful start to your child’s education during our core hours from 8:00am to 2:10pm. Available 3, 4, or 5 days a week during term-time, this program is designed for families who require a focused, fully-funded educational experience. Lunch is provided as part of the funded hours, ensuring a seamless and enriching day for your child.
Preschool Encore!
Designed for families who need a longer day during term-time, the Encore! option extends preschool until 6:00pm. This program provides a seamless continuation of our high-quality learning experience, offering children the opportunity to explore their interests in more depth. As a true extension of the school day, it includes a hot, nutritious meal at 4:30pm. This is a special time where children gather in a family-style setting with their older elementary school peers from the Encore! program, building a sense of community across the age groups. Available 3, 4, or 5 days a week, this option is partially funded through ELC hours, offering convenience and excellent value.
Preschool Encore+
For families who require care all year round, our Encore+ option offers the ultimate in convenience and peace of mind. It includes all the benefits of our Encore! Program – providing a seamless and familiar continuation of the high-quality learning experience until 6:00pm, including a nutritious family-style meal. Available 3, 4, or 5 days a week, the Encore+ option ensures your child is in a safe, nurturing, and familiar environment regardless of the school calendar, and is partially funded through ELC hours.
The Full ISA Experience
The International School of Aberdeen’s Preschool is situated in a stunning and secure environment with a unique indoor and outdoor setting. Located in Pitfodels, with easy access and plenty of parking, our campus provides the perfect backdrop for discovery and play. The indoor area is just as impressive, featuring a large central space and a quiet pod, providing sufficient room for the multitude of child-led activities that take place here.
As part of the wider ISA community, our preschoolers and their families have access to the facilities and staff of the entire school. We make the most of this with regular visits to the gym, sports pitches, and library – and the parent and child swimming after school is popular too! This preschool adventure is filled with limitless possibilities for learning and fun, and is the perfect start to a lifetime of discovery.
Discover Preschool Learning at ISA
Engaging experiences for our youngest learners
Does Your Family Need More Flexibility?
Our preschool provides a nurturing and joyful start to a child’s education, all within a programme that fits your family’s needs. If this sounds like the right solution, we invite you to get in touch with our admissions team today to learn more and arrange a visit.