Ages 3 to 5

EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS) CURRICULUM

Our youngest learners follow the British EYFS curriculum, which provides the best possible start to their education. Through multi-sensory play, our nursery school children enjoy fun, exciting experiences that spark curiosity and cultivate a love of learning.
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OUR EYFS CURRICULUM

At BIS Abu Dhabi, our nursery and reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. This is adapted to fit our international context.

At this formative stage in their education, our exceptional teachers will guide your child through seven EYFS learning and development areas:
  • Communication and language.
  • Physical development.
  • Personal, social, and emotional development.
  • Literacy.
  • Maths.
  • Understanding the world.
  • Expressive arts and design.
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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Your child will explore the seven EYFS areas through multi-sensory play, where they’ll experiment and investigate, sing and dance, create and construct, and generally have a wonderful time. Through topics like ‘Let’s Go Explore’ and ‘Down in the Deep Dark Woods’, our teachers deliver real-life experiences that develop vital numeracy, literacy, physical, and social skills.

Students learn in a maximum class size of 20, with the support of a class teacher and two assistants. This guarantees every child gets the attention they deserve, and that our teachers have the time to really understand how they learn best.

Our teachers form excellent relationships with our parents, too. We’ll invite you into class and regularly give you updates on your child’s progress.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT BIS ABU DHABI

Every day is packed with purposeful play, as our littlest learners sing, dance, swim, experiment, paint, read, explore our Eco-Edventure area, and so much more. 
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Your child will be greeted at the gates by our amazing early years teachers. There's a packed day of singing, dancing, painting, and exploring ahead – and everyone’s excited!
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Learning through play
First up, it’s play time – but with a twist. Our youngest children learn through purposeful play, which teaches basic literacy, maths, and social skills through fun experiences. You’re invited to come into school and join us, too.
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Fun and phonics
Telling stories, listening to music, reading and writing – your child will develop vital phonics and communications skills, ensuring they hit key EYFS developmental milestones.
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Recharge and refresh
Unsurprisingly, our children love lunchtime! Our chefs prepare tasty snacks and healthy lunches that will keep your child active and engaged all day. ‘Tidy up time’ teaches them about responsibility – and is always done with a song and a smile.
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Creative classes
There’s no limit to our youngest students’ imaginations. Playing instruments, learning a dance routine, and experimenting with paint, textures and colours – our creative sessions get children excited about the arts.
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The great outdoors
Learning in the fresh air is so much fun. From running, jumping and climbing in our colourful playground to getting tactile with water, sand and mud, our multi-sensory outdoor spaces and Eco-Edventure area develop our students’ fine motor skills.
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HOW WE TEACH

NURTURING YOUR CHILD'S GROWTH

Our exceptional teachers deliver life-changing experiences that will nurture every aspect of your child’s development. Gifted, passionate, and highly qualified, they create a warm and supportive environment where every student thrives.
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SPACES TO PLAY AND GROW

Our dedicated early years area is the perfect place to learn. In colourful playgrounds and purpose-built outdoor spaces, your child will enjoy a huge range of learning experiences, from running, climbing, and jumping to enjoying story time in the shade.
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EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING, OUTSTANDING LEARNING

Our teachers will nurture your child's personal growth, ignite their imagination, and ensure they flourish academically.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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