Curriculum Overview
Foundation Stage
Linking the EYFS Curriculum with UAE National Priorities, The Dubai Child Framework, Early Years Arabic, Islamic Education, and the Dubai Early Childhood Quality Framework
The Foundation Stage at Apple International School continues to be firmly rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that children experience a high-quality, play-based curriculum that promotes their holistic development. Alongside the EYFS, the curriculum is enriched through the integration of the UAE National Agenda, the Dubai Child Framework, the Dubai Education 33 Strategy, the Early Childhood Development Quality Framework, the Early Years Arabic Curriculum, and the Ministry of Education Islamic Education to ensure that every child develops a strong sense of identity, belonging, and global citizenship.
Curriculum Overview
In Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2, children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme, which provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development. At Apple International School, we recognise that every child is unique and capable of achieving success through a curriculum that nurtures their individual strengths, interests, and potential
Our aim is to ensure the holistic development of every child through a rich, diverse, and engaging curriculum that promotes academic, social, emotional, physical, creative, and personal growth. Learning experiences are carefully planned to provide a balance of child-initiated play, adult-guided learning, and purposeful interactions, enabling children to develop as confident, independent, and resilient learners.
Nurturing a Global Child Living a Local Life
At Apple International School, we are committed to nurturing children who are confident in their identity, connected to their community, and prepared to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Through meaningful experiences that celebrate UAE culture and values while embracing international perspectives, children develop a strong sense of belonging and respect for diversity.
Our curriculum supports children to become the following:
- Confident, curious, and capable learners.
- Children with a strong sense of identity, belonging, and well-being.
- Global citizens who respect diversity while embracing UAE culture and values.
- Effective communicators, explorers, collaborators, and problem-solvers.
- Responsible members of their community who demonstrate kindness, respect, empathy, and social responsibility.
Areas of Learning
The seven areas of learning and development within the EYFS are equally important and interconnected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships, and thrive. A combination of both play and hands-on activities forms the foundation of learning in the early years.
These three prime areas are:
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social, and Emotional Development.
Literacy
Literacy development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write.
Mathematics
Mathematics involves providing students with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting; understanding
Understanding the World
Understanding the world involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore,
Expressive Arts and Design
Expressive arts and design involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials,
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