Language & early literacy
Listening, speaking, vocabulary, stories and early expression.
At North Star, Pre-Primary is designed around the way young children naturally learn — through play, movement, exploration, conversation and hands-on experiences.
Small class sizes and experienced educators allow children to receive individual care and attention as they build confidence in their first years of school.
- Small class sizes
- Experienced educators
- Individual care
Early-years foundationsMore than preparation for Primary School.
Early childhood should not become a smaller version of formal school. Children need time to explore, make connections, express themselves and learn through experience.
The North Star Pre-Primary programme supports development across:
Early numeracy
Numbers, patterns, shapes, comparison and problem-solving through age-appropriate experiences.
Social & emotional development
Learning to communicate, participate, build relationships and understand emotions.
Movement & motor development
Activities that develop coordination, movement and both gross and fine motor skills.
Curiosity & discovery
Nature, science, thematic projects and multi-sensory experiences that encourage children to investigate the world around them.
How young children learnLearning through play. Growing through experience.
A young child may learn about colour while painting, numbers while sorting, language while telling a story or cooperation while building something with a friend. That is why experiences matter.
At North Star, classroom learning is designed to involve children rather than simply instruct them.
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Play-based learning
Play gives children the freedom to explore ideas, make choices and learn through interaction.
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Multi-sensory experiences
Children learn through seeing, listening, touching, movement and doing.
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Stories and communication
Conversation, storytelling, rhyme and expression help develop confidence with language.
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Projects and exploration
Thematic activities connect classroom learning with a child's immediate world.
Individual careEvery child should feel known.
For many parents, starting school is an emotional milestone.
“What will my child learn?”
matters. So does:
“Will someone understand my child?”
North Star's early-years approach places importance on individual care and attention, helping teachers understand how each child participates, communicates and progresses.
Beyond one kind of classroomMore ways to discover.
Even in the early years, children should experience more than one kind of classroom. Depending on their age and programme, children at North Star have opportunities to engage with:
- Movement & play
- Music & rhythm
- Art & making
- Stories & expression
- Outdoor experiences
- Age-appropriate activities
Give children strong foundations — and enough experiences to begin discovering themselves.
CampusA campus designed for little learners.
The spaces children learn in should encourage them to move, create, participate and explore.
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Pre-Primary classrooms
Designed for age-appropriate interaction and learning.
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Play spaces
For movement, coordination and free exploration.
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Activity spaces
Where children can create, participate and express themselves.
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Learning resources
Supporting multi-sensory and experiential learning.
Parent FAQsConsidering Pre-Primary at North Star?
Answers to the questions parents ask most about the early years. Can't find what you need? Our admissions team is happy to help.
Is learning at North Star Pre-Primary play-based?
Yes. The Pre-Primary approach incorporates play-based, experiential and multi-sensory learning so young children can learn through participation and exploration.
Does North Star provide individual attention in Pre-Primary?
The Pre-Primary programme uses small class sizes and experienced teachers to support individual care and attention.
What skills are developed during the early years?
The programme supports language, cognitive development, social-emotional learning, confidence, empathy and gross and fine motor development alongside early academic foundations.
Where is North Star International Academy located?
North Star International Academy is located on JSPM College Road, near Nyati Elan Phase I, Wagholi, Pune.
What is the age requirement for Nursery?
The 2027–28 age criteria will be published with the admissions information for the academic year.
Admissions Open · AY 2027–28
Their first years can shape how they feel about learning for years to come.
Come and see how Pre-Primary learning happens at North Star.