PURPOSE
The Purpose of ECLC is to meet the Early Childhood educational needs of the international community in Korea.

MISSION
ECLC is a nurturing international school, dedicated to providing our students with the fundamental skills necessary to become lifelong learners: the capacity to inquire, to express ideas, to think independently, and to work cooperatively. By educating the whole child, we prepare them to become responsible, compassionate global citizens for an ever-changing world.

VISION
To be recognized and respected as a leading school in Asia by developing global citizens, providing an outstanding international education and preparing the child for transition to the next stage of their life.

VALUES
Our core values are reflected in our Mission:

* International Mindedness
* Life Long Learning
* Global Citizens

PHILOSOPHY
We believe children do not simply receive knowledge – they construct it from a variety of active, hands-on experiences.

We fit the program to the needs of the child rather than vice versa. "Differentiation" of learning activities is a critical element of a quality early childhood program.

We understand that children learn at different rates in different developmental areas. One size does not fit all.

Teacher assessment of a child's abilities is a primary factor in determining what kinds of activities are selected.

In general, more emphasis should be placed on the process, rather than the product, of learning.

All children should leave school at the end of each day feeling like they were successful at school.

Education is not a race. It is a journey.

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