About Us

In the nineties the Netherlands experienced an unprecedented influx of immigration that resulted in large numbers of children arriving at school unprepared for success.

Cito, one of the world's largest and most respected testing and measurement companies, challenged educational psychologist Dr. Jef van Kuyk to develop a learning approach that would prepare young children for school readiness. This approach needed to be effective for children of all abilities - ranging from those needing intense language and developmental support to those with advanced skills in thinking and learning.

Dr. van Kuyk's extensive research into proven theory, efficacious practice, and current data about the ways in which the brain learns best resulted in the development of The Pyramid Approach to Learning. This approach, used widely in the Netherlands, is now available to teachers and children around the world. Independent studies have shown that The Pyramid Approach to Learning delivers exceptional results, especially in the areas of language and mathematics.

We feel certain that Pyramid will meet your needs and exceed your expectations for offering young children an exciting, cohesive, and expansive approach to learning.