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At our British kindergarten in Dubai, youngest learners (ages 3–5) thrive in a nurturing, play-based environment where curiosity leads the way. With a child-led, inquiry-driven approach, they build confidence, creativity and resilience - laying the foundations to become happy, independent lifelong learners.
Discover learning through a child-led, inquiry-based British curriculum. Play-based activities foster active engagement and independent thinking, while teachers extend and challenge their skills.
Learn and explore in safe, stimulating classrooms with book corners, play areas and creative resources, plus large enclosed outdoor spaces that encourage curiosity, discovery and lifelong learning.
Strengthen connections between home and school through weekly newsletters, termly reports and daily conversations. Families stay informed and play an active role in supporting progress both in the classroom and beyond.
Develop critical life skills - creativity, resilience, communication and problem-solving through varied, engaging activities like Teamwork Turtle and Problem Solving Penguin, building a strong foundation for future learning and success.
Master English and build strong Arabic skills through immersive daily practice, becoming confident and capable communicators in both languages.
Promote wellbeing through inclusive, caring support that addresses emotional, social and physical needs. Our dedicated Inclusion Team ensures personalised assistance, helping every child overcome barriers and flourish confidently.
Enjoy safe, supervised play and socialising at Star Club, with flexible sessions designed to support families’ needs after school.
Learn from a highly qualified, dedicated team of British-trained teachers committed to excellence and personalised guidance.
Our admission team will guide you step-by-step, offering clear communication and year-round assistance to ensure a smooth transition into our vibrant community.
At our Foundation Stage in Dubai, children actively explore and nurture their curiosity from the very start. Through a child-led, inquiry-based curriculum, they build the foundation for lifelong success, developing creativity, critical thinking and independence through play and personalised support.
Grow in confidence and empathy
At our international kindergarten school in Dubai, students share their thoughts and feelings openly, growing in self-awareness and empathy. Guided by caring teachers, they develop strong relationships, manage emotions and build resilience to thrive socially and emotionally.
Develop confident communication skills
Students engage in meaningful conversations with teachers and peers, enhancing listening, speaking and understanding. Storytelling and discussions expand vocabulary and comprehension, laying a strong foundation for literacy.
Move, play and express themselves
Students develop coordination and physical confidence through creative indoor and outdoor play. They learn the importance of physical activity for wellbeing while exploring their environment safely and joyfully.
Ignite a love of reading and writing
At our British kindergarten in Dubai, students begin to read simple sentences and develop phonics skills to decode words. They engage with stories, discuss ideas and start writing simple sentences, embarking on a lifelong journey of literacy.
Build problem-solving skills
Students strengthen counting from 1 to 20 and practice ordering numbers. Using real-world objects, they add and subtract, explore concepts like doubling and sharing and use everyday language to compare size, shape and quantity.
Explore communities and environments
At our international kindergarten school in Dubai, students share their own stories and learn about diverse families and traditions. They explore their surroundings and nature, discovering how environments change and what makes their world unique.
Express creativity through the arts
Students enjoy singing, music, dance and art, experimenting with colours, shapes and materials. They express thoughts and emotions through role-play and creative activities, becoming confident young artists.
Every day at The English College in Dubai is filled with exciting learning experiences and discoveries for your child. While timetables vary across the year groups, here’s an example of what happens in our Curious Cubs.
8.00 – 11.30am
Children begin with child-led learning in indoor and outdoor free-flow spaces. Activities cover all seven areas of learning, with storytelling, music, movement and specialist subjects. FS2 offers English-Arabic bilingual learning.
11.30am – 1.30pm
After snack, children explore creative and physical activities indoors and outdoors. Our large outdoor space develops gross motor skills, while discovery-based play builds confidence, problem-solving and imagination.
1.30 – 2.15pm | Mon – Thu
After school, students enjoy music, sports, creative clubs and language sessions. ECAs encourage teamwork, new skills and friendships, enriching their early years experience beyond the classroom.
At The English College, children spark curiosity and develop key skills as they embark on their learning journey. Through our Early Years FS core learning pillars, they begin to explore academics, foster collaboration with peers and thrive in a multilingual environment, setting the stage for success in their next steps of learning.
Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding
Gain essential skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
Students in our EYFS thrive in a nurturing environment that supports early academic achievement through play, curiosity and guided learning.
Parents stay fully informed with weekly newsletters, termly progress reports and daily conversations with staff. These regular updates ensure that families remain engaged and confident in their child’s development, celebrating milestones together every step of the way.
Students in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) actively develop essential life skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning.
In FS1, children grow their communication and language abilities, social skills and self-care through engaging activities inspired by animals: Teamwork Turtle and Problem Solving Penguin, making learning both fun and accessible.
By FS2, students build on these skills to confidently meet learning goals across seven key areas, including Maths, English and Science. This holistic approach nurtures confident, curious and capable learners ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.
Students at our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) benefit from a rich multilingual environment, with 87 nationalities represented and 61 languages spoken. While English is the language of instruction, many children also engage with Arabic, French and Spanish, fostering a truly global learning atmosphere.
Through the Flash Academy programme, students’ language skills are carefully assessed and supported, ensuring steady progress in both English and additional languages. This approach nurtures confident, fluent communicators ready to thrive in an interconnected world.
At our international school in Al Quoz, we offer flexible enrolment for our Early Years programme throughout the academic year. Our admissions team is here to discuss your needs and guide you to select the right start date for your child.
Discover how The English College’s youngest learners grow confidence, creativity and lifelong curiosity.
