Kindergarten

Abu Dhabi International School > Kindergarten

Ages 3 to 5

Among the top kindergartens in Abu Dhabi

The AIS Kindergarten curriculum is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed to promote the development of young children. It is based on the belief that young children learn best through hands-on, active learning experiences.

As one of the highest rated kindergartens in Abu Dhabi, we have designed a curriculum to be flexible and adaptable, allowing teachers to individualize instruction to meet the needs of each child. Teachers adopt child-centred instructional practices that cater to the interests and skill levels of each child and that fosters curiosity, exploration and collaboration.

Student-led learning

Research shows that children benefit most from child-centred learning. The framework of our curriculum allows teachers to encourage student development, collaboration, exploration, and learning, especially in the areas of:

Social-emotional development
Physical development
Cognitive development
Language development
English and Arabic literacy
Numeracy
Inquiry

Students in the playgroud of AIS, one of the top kindergartens in Abu Dhabi

Using play as a vehicle

Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of play in young children’s learning. Using play as a medium, children can explore, experiment, and make sense of the world around them. Our kindergarten in Abu Dhabi provides materials and activities that are designed to support children’s play and promote learning in all areas of development.

At the AIS Kindergarten in Abu Dhabi, your child will develop:

Strong literacy skills in both English and Arabic
Mathematical skills by recognizing and using numerical concepts, understanding patterns and relationships, and problem solving
Science inquiry skills by exploring, manipulating, and experimenting in the physical environment
Ability to move in ways that demonstrate control, balance and coordination
Ability to participate confidently in a social environment

The sMiles Program

In order to ensure that our children develop into independent learners, AIS offers sMiles, a unique two-year English program based on phonics. It is a unique offering that sets us apart from most kindergartens in Abu Dhabi.

This literary program presents a novel and effective approach that prepares independent readers and learners for elementary school. Rooted in the science of phonetics and speech development, it is creatively tailored so as to grasp the interest of young learners.

sMiles covers reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and expression in a rich reading environment with plenty of opportunities for self-expression through oral presentation, written composition and illustration.

Vocabulary Parade for students at AIS, one of the top kindergartens in Abu Dhabi

We are proud to say that sMiles has proven to be an effective and engaging literacy program for all students including those with a wide range of learning difficulties.

Curriculum

For AIS Kindergarten in Abu Dhabi, students will participate in the following activities:

Circle time

Students come together as a community of learners

Story time

Listening with attention for better comprehension

Hands-on activities

Exploring curiosity through experience and reasoning

Creative arts

Fosters creativity via self-expression & socialisation

Literacy time

Develops reading and writing skills in English and Arabic

Sensory development

Integration of processing sensory input

PE & rhythmic movement

Develop coordination, balance, and a sense of rhythm

Social dramatic play

Targeting social and emotional growth