The Prep Kindergarten program is designed for children aged from 3 to 6.5 years. It combines 2 different approaches to early childhood development and education. In the morning the children learn in conventional age groups (K1, K2 and K3) but in the afternoon a mixed age child-centered class is used and children have freedom to direct their own activities. In this way the children gain independence and self-motivation in their learning whilst their achievement and progress in core learning areas is assured.