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At The Aquila School, our youngest learners, aged 3 to 5, take the first steps of their educational journey in a safe and stimulating environment where they learn through play, structured activities and exploration, guided by teachers who give individual attention and support to all of them.
At our British kindergarten in Dubai, students feel safe, happy and supported while they begin their social, emotional and cognitive development through play-based learning.
Children progress through active and engaging lessons with the English Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, adapted to provide relevant knowledge and skills to succeed.
Pupils begin to develop English skills as well as learning Arabic as part of our curriculum and having the opportunity to grow in their home languages through amazing extracurricular activities supported by certified teachers.
Learners thrive in our inclusive environment where students with special educational needs benefit from tailored options, appropriate resources and personalised programmes.
Inspired by our school puppets - Independent Indy, Collaborative Calla, Resilient Rashid and Enquiring Eric, students develop essential skills to make sense of the world, ask questions, lead their paths and make choices.
Students learn Arabic daily, gaining language skills and appreciating UAE culture, while Muslim students learn Islamic Studies, in line with the MOE curriculum.Â
Our EYFS choir ignites creativity as children sing, move and play instruments - gaining confidence and a vibrant foundation in performing arts.
Pupils progress in our indoor and outdoor learning areas - including a bike track, our large continuous provision area an EYFS library, a food tech room and our hydroponic farm.
Our youngest learners benefit from extra care and engaging activities before and after school, including breakfast club and afternoon clubs -providing flexibility for busy parents, even on Fridays.
Our admissions team is always available to support parents through a seamless and easy application process, offering additional assistance for international families.
Children learn about the world around them and make choices with confidence with the English Early Years Foundation Stage. Through structured play and indoor and outdoor exploration, they build essential foundations for life and lifelong learning.
Learning out loud
At our international kindergarten school in Dubai, children develop a positive sense of self and start understanding their own feelings and those of others. In our safe and happy learning environment they are encouraged to ask questions and to use their skills confidently in real-life situations, building confidence in their own abilities.
Through stories, drawing, craft and roleplay, learners create connections and explore their own potential.
Developing confident communication
Our youngest students grow in a safe and happy environment in which they develop their skills in listening to others and expressing orally in Arabic and English.
Through interactions with excellent teachers, they enhance their attention skills and broaden their language understanding.
Enhancing physical wellbeing
Children learn to move confidently and acquire spatial and positional awareness through indoor exploration, outdoor play and our swimming programme, starting to build their gross motor skills and enhancing their coordination.
Through small world activities, puzzles and arts and craft, they develop fine motor skills and become confident to explore the world around them.
Exploring worlds through words
Children identify new sounds, learn different words and improve their pronunciation, starting to widen their vocabulary.
They hear songs, poems and stories, learn to express their ideas verbally and build at this early stage a lifelong interest and enjoyment of books and literacy engaging in amazing opportunities, including our weekly Reading Buddies initiative, where children from different classes come together to read stories.
Playing with numbers
At our international kindergarten school in Dubai, children build a strong foundation for mathematical thinking and develop spatial reasoning skills through games, puzzles and songs.
They count confidently, recognise numbers and explore patterns, shapes and measures.
Exploring connections
Children explore the world, get curious about people around them and start to understand similarities and differences, learning to respect and celebrate others.
Through our vibrant indoor and outdoor learning areas, children engage in our hydroponic farm, food technology room and exploration areas, investigating the world around them using their senses.
Engaging in the Animal Care initiative, children connect with nature and take care of small animals, becoming caring and responsible.
Freeing the inner self
Learners unleash their imagination and creativity through a variety of artistic activities, including arts and crafts and painting. They dive into different materials and engage in roleplay, imaginative play, singing and dancing.
These experiences foster both their verbal and non-verbal creative expression.
Discovering Arabic culture
All our students, whether native or non-native speakers, acquire the Arabic language in line with the MOE curriculum and under the guidance of our excellent teachers, ensuring high quality and respect for this subject. Through engaging games, activities, songs and chants, they begin to develop listening and speaking skills and are introduced to reading and writing.Â
Muslim pupils actively explore the foundations of Islam from year one up, in line with the MOE curriculum. They learn about the Quran, the Hadith and the history of Islam, as well as the core Islamic beliefs and values.Through videos, stories and activities, young learners build strong values and a sense of belonging.Â
Learning a key life skill
Youngest students learn swimming through regular swimming sessions in our dedicated pool. Guided by skilled instructors, they build water confidence and develop essential swimming skills, supporting their physical development, coordination and independence.
Expressing through sounds
At our British kindergarten in Dubai, learners immerse themselves in the joyful world of music and explore rhythm, melody and movement through singing and playing instruments. In engaging sessions guided by specialist music teachers, students develop listening and language skills, spark their creativity and grow in confidence as they express themselves and connect with others through music.
Every day at The Aquila School is filled with joyful, active and exciting learning experiences for all students, with classes ending at 1.45pm from Monday to Thursday and at 11.40am on Fridays to allow time for rest, reflection or participation in extended care activities.
7.30am - 7.38am
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A warm and happy welcome sets a positive tone for the day, as children are greeted by their teachers at the door and begin their independent routines before joining fun and dynamic morning activities.
7.40am - 9am
Morning exploration continues in the classroom, where pupils take part in hands-on activities that spark curiosity and support early learning.
9am - 9.20am
A refreshing morning snack offers children a chance to enjoy healthy food and catch up with their friends.
10am - 10.40am
Free flow time encourages children to learn alongside friends from other classes as they explore indoor and outdoor learning areas, thriving in the literacy garden, bike track, water zone and our library.
10.40am - 11.40am
Structured classroom learning and specialist sessions including music, PE, Arabic and swimming continue, supporting children’s growth and skills development.
11.40am - 12.10pm
Mealtime provides a friendly break, where children eat healthy packed lunches or hot meals together, building friendships.
12.10pm - 12.50pm
Free flow time encourages children to join friends from other classes, while discovering and enjoying indoor and outdoor learning areas.
12.50pm - 1.30pm
Afternoon learning provides children with meaningful lessons and specialist activities.
1.30pm - 1.45pm
Story time concludes the day with a calm and reflective moment.
1.45pm
As the school day comes to a close, children are safely escorted to the buses or warmly reunited with their designated adult at the classroom doors, with teachers available for a quick chat if needed.
7.40am - 8am
8am - 8.40am
Focused learning sessions begin with engaging teacher-led activities, drawing pupils into their daily phonics practice.
8.40am - 9am
9am - 9.40am
9.40am - 11.40am
Morning lessons continue to inspire curiosity and creativity through engaging, relevant and hands-on activities.
12.10pm - 1pm
1pm - 1.30pm
Free play time encourages children to join friends from other classes, while discovering and enjoying indoor and outdoor learning areas.
1.45pm - 2.35pm
A fun and exciting range of extra-curricular activities offer children the chance to explore new interests and make new friends.
At our British nursery school in Dubai, youngest pupils take the first steps in their learning journey with curiosity and confidence, immersing in an international environment while building skills for future success.
Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as personal and social lives.
Fast-track English fluency while continuing to grow in home languages, including Arabic and Russian.
Learners take centre stage as we celebrate their progress both in and beyond the classroom - through joyful events and meaningful communication.
Our Friday newsletter showcases their weekly achievements, captures special moments through photos and highlights key learning experiences.
To deepen the home-school partnership, teachers regularly connect with parents through conferencing, meetings and detailed progress reports, ensuring we work together to nurture each child's development.
EYFS children develop crucial life skills through our beloved school puppets - Independent Indy, Collaborative Calla, Resilient Rashid and Enquiring Eric. These characters inspire them to ask questions, forge their own paths and make confident choices.
Every Friday leadership time empowers students to uncover their talents - hosting peer-led sessions to share their passions. The mini makers market takes learning further, as young entrepreneurs design, create and sell their handmade goods to the school community, building real-world skills in leadership, creativity and business.
Children take part in real-life experiences, including local day trips in green planet, ski Dubai, farm visits, supermarkets or bakeries and learn about animals and nature. They step outside their comfort zone, spark curiosity and cooperate with classmates, building teamwork skills while creating lifelong memories.
Starting from Early Years, children are immersed in an English-speaking environment, guided by amazing and highly-prepared national and international teachers.
At our British kindergarten in Dubai, all students regardless of their background or home language, learn Arabic through immersive classroom instruction, supported by dedicated teachers. This approach helps them master the region's primary language while deepening their connection to UAE culture and heritage.
Through our home language programme, children who are native speakers of French, German, Spanish or Russian and have the opportunity to maintain a strong connection with their home languages and develop a strong sense of cultural identity, enriching the diversity of our multilingual environment.
Urban farm
Pupils discover nature at the urban farm, a green oasis that supports biodiversity and enhances the campus environment.
Here, they plant and care for fruits, vegetables and herbs in dedicated garden areas, learning how plants grow and enjoying watching seeds turn into food while experiencing the natural world up close every day.
Hydroponics farm
At our British nursery school in Dubai, children discover how fruits and vegetables grow while developing curiosity and care as they interact with our school’s animals - gaining confidence through hands-on responsibility.
In our hydroponics farm, young scientists explore soil-free gardening, using nutrient-rich water to learn sustainable farming methods that save water and space - building foundational STEM and eco-awareness skills through real-world experimentation.
Through daily care of our parrot, rabbits, bees, fish, birds and cats, students become observant, compassionate caretakers, weaving empathy and responsibility into their everyday learning.
Extended care
Families with busy schedules can take advantage of our additional services, including:
Aquila has given me a place where I love playing and learning in the shared area. It’s fun, and I get to play with my friends and try new things every day!
Alina FS2, Student
The admissions department at The Aquila School is open all year round for Early Years, making the application process easy and straightforward for all families.
Begin your journey at The Aquila School, where our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum nurtures young explorers in a safe, multilingual environment.
