Early Years

At Ajyal International School, our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment for children in FS1 and FS2. Grounded in the British Early Years Foundation Stage framework, our approach recognises that young children learn best through play, exploration, meaningful experiences and positive relationships.

We value every child as a unique learner and create environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, independence and confidence. Through carefully planned continuous provision, children are given opportunities to make choices, follow their interests, explore real-life and natural resources, solve problems and develop their own ideas.

Our curriculum balances child-initiated learning with purposeful adult interactions and focused learning experiences across all seven areas of the EYFS. Learning takes place both indoors and outdoors, with teachers observing children closely and using their interests, experiences and individual needs to inform next steps in learning.

As an international school in the UAE, we also celebrate our local culture, language and community. Arabic and Islamic learning are meaningfully integrated into the Early Years experience, supporting children to make connections across their learning while developing a strong sense of identity, belonging and respect for others.

Above all, we want our children to feel happy, safe and excited to come to school, developing a genuine love of learning that will continue throughout their educational journey.