Kindergarten — KOMPASS International School
Children exploring together in the KOMPASS Kindergarten open house learning environment
Trilingual Kindergarten · Ages 2.5 to 5

A Trilingual Kindergarten
Where Children Discover Through Play

An open, interactive learning house where children explore German, English, and Arabic at their own rhythm.

Admissions 2026-2027 are now open.

Our Approach
3

Languages

8

Max Group

1

Open House

The Approach

Open House Learning

KOMPASS Kindergarten follows the concept of an interactive learn house. Children are not confined to a single room — they use all indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the day to spark natural curiosity.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and Finnish early education principles, our pedagogy treats every space as a potential classroom.

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Nest Groups

Small, intimate groups of up to 8 children that meet every morning to greet each other, share stories, and co-plan the day’s journey together.

Competent Learners

We believe all children are naturally inquisitive. Our role is to observe, document, and gently scaffold — never to dictate.

Indoor-Outdoor Flow

The boundary between inside and outside dissolves. Children move freely between the atelier, construction zone, garden, mud kitchen, and quiet reading corners.

Environment

Spaces That Inspire

Every corner is intentionally designed to provoke wonder and invite exploration.

Atelier

Art & Expression

Reading Nook

Stories & Calm

Construction

Building & Design

Garden

Nature & Mud Kitchen

Framework

Trilingual Growth

German, English, and Arabic — woven naturally into daily life.

Trilingual learning materials in German, English, and Arabic at KOMPASS Kindergarten
Deutsch English العربية

Holistic Placement

Placement considers the child’s emotional comfort, home language history, and individual developmental stage to find the best fit.

Linguistic Stamina

Daily language circles focus deeply on one language at a time. Children build fluency through songs and stories, not rote memorization.

Translanguaging

We celebrate code-switching as a sign of cognitive flexibility. Children naturally move between languages to express nuanced ideas.

Moments

A Day in the Life

Structure and freedom coexist. Rhythms anchor the day, but within each block, children choose their path.

9:00 – 10:00

Morning Arrival & Nest Circle

Children arrive and settle into their nest group. Morning circle includes greetings, songs, and collaborative day-planning.

10:00 – 11:30

Breakfast & Open Play

A healthy breakfast is served. Afterward, children flow freely between the atelier, construction area, reading corner, and garden.

11:30 – 12:00

Language Circle & Music

Focused language immersion through interactive songs, rhythm games, and storytelling.

12:00 – 2:30

Lunch & Garden Time

Lunch fosters table manners and conversation. Afterward, children enjoy outdoor free play with nature exploration.

2:30 – 4:00

Snack & Closing Circle

The day closes with a reflection circle. Children share what surprised them and what they’re curious about tomorrow.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Core Day

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Voices

What Families Say

Real perspectives from parents who’ve watched their children thrive.

“Our daughter comes home every day bursting with stories. The open house concept gave her a confidence we never saw before.”

Sarah K.

Parent

“The trilingual approach blew us away. Within months, our son was singing in German and Arabic — woven into everything he loved.”

Mohammed A.

Parent

“As an educator myself, I appreciate how they document learning. The portfolios show deep understanding of each child.”

Lisa H.

Parent

Questions

Frequently Asked

What age range does the Kindergarten serve?
KOMPASS Kindergarten welcomes children from 2.5 to 5 years old. Children typically join at the start of the academic year, but mid-year enrollment is possible depending on availability.
How does the trilingual model work in practice?
Each day has a “focus language” that rotates through German, English, and Arabic. Language circles happen in the focus language, but code-switching is celebrated.
Does my child need to speak German to enroll?
Not at all. Children arrive with all language backgrounds. Our placement considers the child’s entire linguistic profile, not prior knowledge.
What are the school hours?
The core day is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Breakfast is at 10:00 AM, lunch at 12:00 PM, and afternoon snack at 2:30 PM.
Begin the Journey

Your Child’s Story Starts Here

Schedule a campus visit, meet our educators, and see the open house concept in action. Admissions for the upcoming academic year are now open.

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Recognized

ICA Recognized School
IMYC Recognized School
WDA Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen