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What does EMPOWER offer?

Term 1: end-March – October 2005         Term 2: November to mid-March 2006

Medium of instruction: English

Day care or  crèche

Kindergarten

Activity Centre

Comprehensive tuition

Extra curricular Activities

 

OVERVIEW

Term 1: end-March – October 2005            Term 2: November to mid-March 2006

Type of service	Curriculum - Monday to Friday Medium of instruction: English	Charges: Admission charge - Rs.990
1. Day care (whole day for 1 year old* and above) *Younger infant could be considered	Aim: Provide a socio-educationally stimulating and supervised environment for young children of working parents. 9:00 am -6:00 pm Starts at 9:00 – entry permitted from 8:45 -10:15 See curriculum	Per month Rs.1450 Special introductory offer (for the first 10 applicants for term 1): Rs.1050 + Session charge - Rs.490 per term
2. Kindergarten (for 2 years and above)	Aim: Provide opportunities to start formal learning with professionals and familiarize children with structured and socially appropriate learning environments. Ideal for young children encountering school for the first time. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Starts at 9:00 –Pick up before 12:30 See curriculum	Per month Rs.750 Special introductory offer (for first 20 applications for term 1): Rs.590 + Session charge - Rs.450 per term
3. Activity Centre (for 2.5 years and above)	Aim: Offer a socio-educationally stimulating way to spend the time after school engaged in activities to develop logical thinking, language awareness, self-confidence and notions of politeness and poise. Ideal for all children for overall development beyond regular schooling. 2:00 pm -6:30 pm Starts at 2:00 – entry permitted till 3:15; Pick up from 5:30-6:30. See curriculum	Per month Rs.750 Special introductory offer (for first 20 applications for term 1): Rs.650 + Session charge - Rs.450 per term
4. Comprehensive tuition (for 2.5 years and above)	Aim: Provide opportunities to be tutored and supervised by trained teachers after school. Ideal for kindergarten children of working parents or those going for private tuition. 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm See curriculum	Per month Rs.650 Special introductory offer (for first 10 applications for term 1): Rs.550 + Session charge - Rs.450 per term
5. Extra curricular Activities	Aim: Provide opportunities to develop hobbies and interests beyond the regular curriculum. Ideal for all children. Monday – Friday (5:30 - 6:30 pm) One activity each day wDrama  wArt and Craft  wDance wMusic and Keyboard wComputer	Per month Rs.250 for each activity (+ Caution money Rs. 100 per term) + admission fee Rs. 390

 

Day care or  crèche (whole day for 1 year old* and above)

9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Starts at 9:00 am – entry permitted from 8:45 -10:15 am)        

Aim: Provide a socio-educationally stimulating and supervised environment for young children of working parents.

See curriculum and charges

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Kindergarten (for 2 years and above)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Starts at 9:00 am –Pick up before 12:30 pm)

Aim: Provide opportunities to start formal learning with professionals and familiarize children with structured and socially appropriate learning environments. Ideal for young children encountering school for the first time.

See curriculum and charges

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Activity Centre (for 2.5 years and above)

 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Starts at 2:00 pm – entry permitted till 3:15 pm; Pick up from 5:30-6:30 pm)

See curriculum and charges

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Comprehensive tuition (2.5 years and above)

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

See curriculum and charges

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Extra Curricular Activities

5:30 - 6:30 pm

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Day care or  crèche: Curriculum

• Concept-based Activities: 9:00 - 10:00 am

• Snack (to be provided) & Guided Play time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

• Lunch: 12:15 - 1:00 pm (to be brought from home)

• Story time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm

•  Nap: 1:30 - 4:00 pm

• Tea time: 4:00 - 4:30 pm (milk and biscuit/cake to be provided)

• Educational entertainment: 4:30 - 5:00 pm

• Play time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm (optional (if appropriate): ECA classes)

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Day care or  crèche: Charges

Per month Rs.1450

Special introductory offer (for first 10 applications for term 1): Rs.1050

+ Session charge - Rs.490 per term & Admission charge - Rs.990

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Kindergarten: Curriculum

• Activities for developing literacy and numeracy: 9:00 - 9:30 am

• Incidental vocabulary development: 9:40 - 10:00 am

• Snack (to be provided) & Guided Play time: 10:05 - 10:45 am

• Life skills#: 11:00 – 11: 50 am

# e.g. co-ordination, self-confidence, socially appropriate behaviour etc.

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Kindergarten: Charges

Per month Rs.750

Special introductory offer (for first 20 applications for Term 1): Rs.590

+ Session charge - Rs.450 per term & Admission charge - Rs.990

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Activity Centre: Curriculum

• Lunch and  rest: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (lunch to be brought from home)

• Literacy and Language work: 3:05 - 3:35 pm

• Educational CD-ROM or #life skills activities: 3:40 -4:05 pm

• Snack (to be provided) & Play time:  4:10 - 4:30 pm

• Maths and puzzles: 4:35 - 5:00 pm

• Homework: 5:00 - 6:00 (optional: ECA classes)

# e.g. co-ordination, self-confidence, socially appropriate behaviour etc.

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Activity Centre: Charges

Per month Rs.750

Special introductory offer (for first 20 applications for Term 1): Rs.650

+ Session charge - Rs.450 per term & Admission charge - Rs.990

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Comprehensive Tuition: Curriculum

• Lunch and  rest: 2:00 - 3:30 pm (lunch to be brought from home)

• Home work (to be guided by a teacher/tutor): 3:30 - 4:30 pm

• Snack (to be provided) & Play time: 4:30 - 5:00 pm

• Self study: 5:00 - 6:00 pm (optional and recommended: Join ECA classes)

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Comprehensive Tuition: Charges

Per month Rs.650

Special introductory offer (for first 20 applications for Term 1): Rs.550

+ Session charge - Rs.450 per term & Admission charge - Rs.990

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ECA: Offering and charges

Monday – Friday – one activity each day:

• Dance

• Music and Keyboard

• Drama

• Art and Craft

• Computer

Per month Rs.250 for each activity (+ Caution money Rs.100 per term)

+ Admission charge - Rs. 390

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EMPOWER Playschool, Crèche & Activity Centre is a member of the EMPOWER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES GROUP