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Small World
Small World is Avenues’ innovative program for one- and two-year-olds. As a joyful and enriching first school experience, Small World provides:
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Exposure to three languages
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The facilitation of healthy separation from caregivers
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The fostering of self-help skills
Upcoming Events
In-person
It’s a Small World Introduction (1- and 2-year-olds)
Virtual
Parent Introductory Event (All Grades)
Virtual
Navigating the Independent School Admissions & Financial Aid Process (All Grades)
In-person
It’s a Small World Introduction (1- and 2-year-olds)
Learning Through Play
A balance of structured activities and free play encourage children to learn while having fun, making discoveries for themselves and developing their fine motor skills.
Scheduling Options
Find the combination that suits your family
Small World provides a range of scheduling options to suit families with children from the age of 12 months to two years old.
Our one-hour Grown-Up-and-Me classes are designed to include parent or caregiver participation, while encouraging each child’s independent spirit and immersing them in Mandarin or Spanish.
To find out more about and register for our program for students as young as 12 months old accompanied by a grown-up, please click here.
Our program for one- and two-year-olds is offered in the morning, afternoon or as a full day program, with a choice of two, three or five days per week.
To apply for the Small World program for one- and two-year-olds, please submit an application through our portal via the admissions page.
12-Month-Olds
Students must be 12 months old by August 31, 2023 to participate in the program for the fall 2023 sessions.
Students must be 12 months old by February 28, 2024 to participate in the program for the winter 2024 session and the spring 2024 session.
Tuesday
3:30–4:30 P.M.
Thursday
3:30–4:30 P.M.
18-Month-Olds
Child must be 18 months old by August 31 of their year of entry.
Two Day
Tuesday and Thursday
8:15-10:15 a.m.
Three Day
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:15–10:15 A.M.
Five Day*:
Monday through Friday
10:45 A.M.–12:45 P.M
*Lunch is served in the Five Day program.
Two-Year-Olds
Child must be two years old by August 31 of their year of entry.
Two Day
Tuesday and Thursday
8:45–11:45 A.M.
Three Day
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Choice of A.M. or P.M. programs*
Five Day
Monday through Friday
Choice of A.M./P.M./full day*
**A.M. program: 8:15-11:15 A.M.
P.M. program: 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Full-day program: 8:15 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Please note: The start and end times are subject to change.
A global curriculum for a world school
What do Avenues students learn? The Avenues World Elements table is our answer to that question. Designed by our research and development team, the Avenues World Elements is a global curricular system that defines the learning outcomes of Avenues students at all grade levels, at all our campuses.
Admissions Process
We’re grateful for your interest and want you to have all the information you need to consider Avenues for your child. Click the links to navigate to the admissions section of the site, where you can find out more about the process, meet the admissions team, and begin an application.