Crib to Confidence: Bilingualism Begins at Infancy

双语聪慧应从婴儿时期开始培养

Inspire Confidence and Creativity — One Word at a Time.

Welcome to ELFA Preschool, a premier bilingual preschool in Singapore that specialises in Mandarin acquisition for infants and preschoolers!

Here’s a piece of great news for all 2024 and 2025 babies! Celebrate SG60 with an exciting ELFA SG60 Welcome Gift! Enrol in ELFA’s infant care or playgroup class from now till 30 November 2025, and receive a gift set worth $184*. Register for a centre tour with us to speak with our centre leader and learn more about ELFA’s infant and playgroup curriculum.

*Terms & conditions apply.

ELFA’s unique integrated thematic story-based approach emphasises the development of Chinese oral language and reading skills through robust Mandarin programmes spanning from Infancy to Kindergarten 2. Our curriculum is in line with Singapore MOE guidelines. Impressively, 100% of our Kindergarten 2 children passed the prestigious Youth Chinese Test (*YCT) Level II and confidently spoke Mandarin fluently. *YCT assesses the ability of non-native primary and secondary school students to apply the Chinese language in their daily lives.

Provide your child with a solid Mandarin foundation early and enrol in ELFA now.

Crib to Confidence: Bilingualism Begins at Infancy

双语聪慧
应从婴儿时期开始培养

Inspire Confidence and Creativity — One Word at a Time.

*Terms & conditions apply.

Provide your child with a solid Mandarin foundation early and enrol in ELFA now.

To mark Singapore’s 60^thyear of independence and ELFA Preschool’s 25^th anniversary, all children born in 2024 & 2025 will receive a special SG60 ELFA Welcome Baby Gift* when you enrol with us.
*While stocks last.

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Complexity of Mandarin Language

Mandarin’s tonal nature and character-based writing make it challenging for young children to listen, speak, and memorise effectively.

Limited Mandarin exposure

Children learn a language best through frequent and meaningful use. Many struggle with Mandarin because they have little opportunity to hear or speak it at home or in their daily lives.

Unstimulating teaching methods

When lessons rely on traditional approaches or lack engaging activities, children may find Mandarin difficult to grasp and uninspiring to learn.

Common Challenges Faced by Parents

With Over 25 Years of Experience...

ELFA is a bilingual preschool that offers quality education alongside infant and preschool custodian care services for children aged two months to six years. ELFA stands out as the most awarded Singapore preschool brand in China, awarded for excellence in curriculum quality and management.

With over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, our bilingual preschool in Singapore places great emphasis on children's acquisition of Chinese oral language and reading skills, mastering Mandarin alongside English.

Sensory-Motor Development

ELFA’s programme provides a safe and stimulating environment for infants to explore their five senses while developing their gross and fine motor skills. Our story-based curriculum offers age-appropriate piquant lessons, activities, and resources to encourage exploration, experimentation, and discovery. Infants can perfect their fundamental motor skills during interactive lessons while gaining self-confidence.

Language and Cognitive Growth

Cognition is the ability to think, learn and remember. Children build the foundation for speech and language through listening and absorbing the basic and distinct sounds of the words. Your newborn’s brain rapidly makes sense of the world through interacting with our dedicated educators. That is why at ELFA, we proactively expose our infants to bilingualism from a young age.

Creative Stimulation through the Senses

Your newborn’s five senses will actively be engaged in ELFA’s specially-designed environment that utilises colours, play tools, textures and sounds. By discovering cause-and-effect through play, your curious child develops a sense of creativity, inquisitiveness and exploration.

Social and Emotional Connection

ELFA’s educators respond to infants in ways that foster healthy development, both socially and emotionally. Through responsive and interactive communication, infants learn about various moods, gestures and emotions as their personality develops.

Our Infant & Toddler Activities

Nourish Your Child's Learning With ELFA Preschool

Enrol your child with ELFA Preschool, a premier bilingual preschool in Singapore – a trusted brand for building strong literacy foundation. Education starts as early as infancy through to kindergarten. Our immersive curriculum nurtures confident, multilingual early learners, ensuring your child establishes a strong foundation in Mandarin and English.

About Us: ELFA Preschool

ELFA Preschool is an award-winning preschool. We have been awarded for excellence in curriculum quality and school management in the most populous native-speaking Mandarin country, China.

Established in 2000, ELFA offers bilingual early childhood education with a strong focus on Mandarin. With over 25 centres across Singapore and China, our award-winning curriculum integrates Creative Arts, Chinese Speech & Drama, and Higher-Order-Thinking Maths—nurturing holistic development and preparing children aged 2 months to 6 years for success in both English and Mandarin.

ELFA Preschool @ Pandan Valley

Thank you for teaching and caring for Michael these past months at ELFA Chinese Preschool @ Pandan Valley. He always has stories to tell and enjoys school. He'll miss the place when he moves!

- HT, proud parent of Michael, Play Group / Pre-Nursery 1

ELFA Preschool @ Hougang

Thank you so much for nurturing Melody. She looks forward to going to school everyday to see and learn from you! At home, she shares with us all the things you’ve helped her with (going to the potty etc.) in school. Over the last year at ELFA, we’ve seen how she has developed into a caring and confident child. We are so grateful to have you as her teacher! Happy Teachers’ Day!

- Elle, proud parent of Cao, Infant care

ELFA Preschool @ Jurong East

At home, Ying Xuan talks about 梁老师 and Mrs. Loh all the time. Your care and guidance have helped Ying Xuan to improve on her communication skills and she is a happier child now. We are forever grateful.

- Liz, proud parent of Arjun, Nursery 1/ Pre-Nursery 2

Testimonials

Thanks, Sandy, for taking very good care of all the babies in infant care. For Valentine, she learned good manners and behaviour under your care. Your professionalism and love for kids reassured us – allowing us to concentrate on our work during day time. You are a wonderful “school mum”. Truly appreciate!

Elle, proud parent of Valentine Infant care

At home, Ying Xuan talks about 梁老师 and Mrs. Loh all the time. Your care and guidance have helped Ying Xuan to improve on her communication skills and she is a happier child now. We are forever grateful.

LIM CHA YEE, proud parent of Loh Ying Xuan Nursery 1 / Pre-Nursery 2

Dear Ms Yang, thank you for the patience, care, and guidance for the many months and years. In your tutelage, Melody has gained the confidence to express herself and to learn more about the world. We want to tell you that we are grateful for you being Melody’s teacher.

Peh Zhen Hao, proud parent of Melody Peh Yue Ting Nursery 1 / Pre-Nursery 2

To Ayden’s Teachers (Shi Jie Lao Shi & Teacher Stella), Thank you for all the kind effort you all have done to teach my son, Ayden within the last few months. I see a lot of improvements in him which is really encouraging. He really enjoys school and really likes the teachers too. Kudos to all the teachers at ELFA! 👍

Janice Goh Winter,proud parent of Ayden Winter Nursery

We would like to first and foremost express our heartfelt thanks to Tristan’s Principal, Ms Lee Ching for her high level of professionalism in always attending to parents’ needs promptly. She is easily reachable and knows all the students well. Secondly, Tristan’s English teacher Ms Rosie and Chinese teacher Zhu laoshi have also done a great job in their teaching as I can tell that my son has learnt a lot in school when I go through his work at home with him. This really helped prepare my son well and geared up for his P1. We truly appreciate the dedication the teachers and school have for the students as they have indeed made a great impact on their lives 👍

Cindy Ang, proud parent of Tristan Lim K2

Crib to Confidence: Bilingualism Begins at Infancy

双语聪慧应从婴儿时期开始培养

Inspire Confidence and Creativity — One Word at a Time.

Crib to Confidence: Bilingualism Begins at Infancy

双语聪慧应从婴儿时期开始培养

Inspire Confidence and Creativity — One Word at a Time.

Join Our Next Open House Schedule!

Complexity of Mandarin Language

Mandarin’s tonal nature and character-based writing make it challenging for young children to listen, speak, and memorise effectively.

Limited Mandarin exposure

Children learn a language best through frequent and meaningful use. Many struggle with Mandarin because they have little opportunity to hear or speak it at home or in their daily lives.

Unstimulating teaching methods

When lessons rely on traditional approaches or lack engaging activities, children may find Mandarin difficult to grasp and uninspiring to learn.

Common Challenges Faced by Parents

With Over 25 Years of Experience...

Sensory-Motor Development

Language and Cognitive Growth

Creative Stimulation through the Senses

Your newborn’s five senses will actively be engaged in ELFA’s specially-designed environment that utilises colours, play tools, textures and sounds. By discovering cause-and-effect through play, your curious child develops a sense of creativity, inquisitiveness and exploration.

Social and Emotional Connection

ELFA’s educators respond to infants in ways that foster healthy development, both socially and emotionally. Through responsive and interactive communication, infants learn about various moods, gestures and emotions as their personality develops.

Our Infant & Toddler Activities

Nourish Your Child's Learning With ELFA Preschool

About Us: ELFA Preschool

ELFA Preschool @ Pandan Valley

Thank you for teaching and caring for Michael these past months at ELFA Chinese Preschool @ Pandan Valley. He always has stories to tell and enjoys school. He'll miss the place when he moves!

- HT, proud parent of Michael, Play Group / Pre-Nursery 1

ELFA Preschool @ Hougang

- Elle, proud parent of Cao, Infant care

ELFA Preschool @ Jurong East

At home, Ying Xuan talks about 梁老师 and Mrs. Loh all the time. Your care and guidance have helped Ying Xuan to improve on her communication skills and she is a happier child now. We are forever grateful.

- Liz, proud parent of Arjun, Nursery 1/ Pre-Nursery 2

Testimonials

Building Strong Bilingual Foundations for Future Success

双语聪慧
应从婴儿时期开始培养