International Education Program at United Kinder – Western Australia SCSA Curriculum Framework

United Kinder implements an early childhood education program guided by the Western Australian SCSA (School Curriculum and Standards Authority) curriculum framework, combined with the educational principles of Australia’s EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework). This approach provides children with a modern and comprehensive foundation for learning from their earliest years.

With an international education orientation, the program at United Kinder goes beyond academic knowledge to focus on developing essential skills, critical thinking, communication, confidence, and independence, empowering children to actively learn and explore the world around them.

What is the Western Australian SCSA Curriculum Framework?

SCSA – School Curriculum and Standards Authority is the authority responsible for curriculum and educational standards in Western Australia. Its curriculum framework provides a continuous educational pathway, building a strong foundation for children from their early years through to later stages of education.

At United Kinder, the SCSA approach is adapted to suit early childhood education and combined with the principles of the EYLF – Early Years Learning Framework, allowing children to learn through play, hands-on experiences, exploration, and interaction with their environment.

5 Areas of Development Inspired by the Western Australian Curriculum

The program supports children’s balanced development across multiple areas:

• Identity: Helping children understand themselves, build confidence, and develop a sense of belonging within their community.
• Connecting & Contributing: Encouraging children to build relationships, collaborate with others, and actively participate in their environment.
• Wellbeing: Supporting children’s physical and emotional wellbeing while developing independence and self-care skills.
• Learning & Thinking: Developing observation, questioning, problem-solving, and independent thinking skills.
• Communicating: Creating opportunities for children to develop language, self-expression, and confident communication.

Learning in a Native English-Speaking Environment

One of the key features of United Kinder is an English-speaking environment with native English-speaking teachers, allowing children to experience English naturally through learning, play, and everyday communication.

Rather than learning English only as a separate subject, children have opportunities to use the language in a variety of real-life situations. This helps them gradually develop listening comprehension, natural language responses, and confident English communication from an early age.

Learning Through Experience – Developing the Whole Child

The educational program at United Kinder follows a child-centered approach, giving every child opportunities to explore and learn at their own pace and according to their individual abilities.

Learning experiences are flexibly integrated with Montessori, STEAM, arts, physical activities, scientific exploration, and hands-on experiences, allowing children to gain knowledge while developing essential life skills.

Through these learning experiences, children are encouraged to express themselves confidently, explore independently, collaborate with friends, and develop problem-solving skills.

A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning

Introducing an educational approach inspired by the Western Australian SCSA curriculum and EYLF during the early childhood years helps children build important foundations in thinking, language, social skills, and adaptability.

United Kinder strives to create an educational environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow in their own unique ways, building the confidence and independence they need for the next stages of their educational journey.

United Kinder – An international education program, building a strong foundation for your child’s journey of holistic development.