At HEI Schools, class arrangement is a thoughtful, research-informed process rooted in our belief that each child thrives best in a balanced, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment. When forming class groups, we take a holistic approach that considers both individual and group-level factors to ensure optimal growth for every child. Several key elements are carefully assessed:

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1. Birth Month and Year

Chronological age plays a fundamental role in early childhood development. We consider each child's birth month and year to support age-appropriate interactions and developmental pacing. By ensuring that class groups are developmentally balanced, we can better tailor activities to suit children’s cognitive, emotional, and physical capabilities, reducing frustration and fostering confidence.

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2. Teaching and Learning Compatibility

Children learn best when there is resonance between their individual learning styles and the teaching approaches used in the classroom. Whether a child thrives through visual exploration, hands-on experience, quiet observation, or collaborative play, we match teaching teams whose styles complement the children's unique learning needs. This thoughtful alignment fosters deeper engagement and allows for more meaningful teacher-child connections.

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3. Gender Balance

Maintaining a healthy gender balance in each classroom is important for social equity and inclusive peer interactions. A mixed-gender setting encourages diverse play styles, reduces gender-based stereotyping, and promotes respect for different perspectives and approaches—key aspects of social-emotional learning.

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4. Social Bonds and Friendships

Peer relationships are central to a child’s sense of belonging and emotional security at school. Wherever possible, we aim to place children alongside familiar or close friends to ease transitions and provide social support.

However, in certain cases—such as when a friendship becomes overly dominant or codependent, we may thoughtfully separate the pair to encourage individual autonomy and broader peer integration. Regardless, each child is always placed with at least one familiar peer to support emotional comfort and continuity.

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5. Group Dynamics and Diversity

A well-composed class is more than the sum of its parts. We deliberately design classrooms to include a rich diversity of strengths, personalities, and temperaments, ensuring that children learn not only with one another but also from one another.

This mix fosters empathy, collaborative problem-solving, and adaptability, skills essential for thriving in group settings both now and in the future. In doing so, we avoid over-homogenized groupings and instead create vibrant classroom communities where every child has both the opportunity to shine and the space to grow.