Staff Reporter, Dhaka : The STS Group has partnered with the Cambridge University Press and Assessment under the University of Cambridge to delightedly announce the launch of ‘Cambridge Early Years Programme’ (Cambridge EY) in Bangladesh through Delhi Public School (DPS) STS School Dhaka.

A signing ceremony, held on August 22, 2023, at the DPS STS Junior School auditorium featured the Managing Director of the Cambridge University Press and Assessment, South Asia, Arun Rajamani, and the CEO of STS Group, Manas Singh, wherein they signed the agreement for offering Cambridge EY on behalf of their respective organizations. Principal of the DPS STS School Dhaka, Dr Shivananda CS and other esteemed guests attended the ceremony alongside parents of the DPS STS students.

The Cambridge EY Programme is a holistic educational approach designed for children aged 3-6 years, with play-based learning to unlock a unique intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Termed the ‘First stage to the Cambridge Pathway,’ this programme focuses on developing children’s knowledge and skills in certain areas, namely – personal, social and emotional development, physical development, communication and language, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design, and much more. The child-centred plan aims to enable learners to develop at their own pace, help them act independently and encourage them to discover feelings of self-worth.

Regarding this momentous agreement, the Managing Director of the Cambridge University Press and Assessment, South Asia, Arun Rajamani, said, “We are glad to partner with STS Group to bring the Cambridge EY Programme to Bangladesh via our partners DPS STS and GIS. The Cambridge EY programme provides young learners with a strong foundation. It also equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary for future excellence.”

The CEO of STS Group, Manas Singh, said, “At STS, we are committed to providing our students with the best educational opportunities. We are excited to partner with Cambridge to offer the Cambridge EY Programme, which will enhance the overall learning experience of our young students and help us ready the next generation leaders with the right skill sets.”

About the Cambridge EY, the Principal of the DPS STSSchool Dhaka, Dr Shivananda CS, said, “We are proud to be one of the first schools to offer the Cambridge EY Programme in Bangladesh. This programme will provide our students with a solid foundation for lifelong learning and prepare them to pursue higher benchmarks in future academic and professional careers.”