Nursery schools in Dubai focus on promoting child’s creative and social interaction

The city of Dubai, vibrant and wonderful, is fast gaining reputation as a study hub in the Middle East. On general terms, education in Dubai is a four-tier system covering fourteen years of education, from primary to secondary. Both primary and secondary education is offered free for every resident of UAE. The Ministry of Education of the UAE government work closely on the educational policies, syllabus etc. across levels. There are many schools in Dubai for children of all ages and nationalities. State and private schools address the different needs of local and expat children. International schools offer curricula for various nationalities as well as the International Baccalaureate. Well-equipped sports facilities and after-school activities are offered across schools. Many international schools offer excellent extramural programs. Day-boarding services are also offered.

There are many nursery schools in Dubai including Montessori nursery schools. The fees of some popular nurseries are almost as much as regular schools and can have long waiting lists. Most are open for four to five hours in the morning and close at lunchtime, but many allow parents to choose how many days their child can enroll, also allowing early drop-offs, providing lunches. They also have optional afternoon programs for working parents. Nurseries offer a great variety of curricula and educational approaches, with quite a few following the Montessori method.

However, most of these pre-schools do not accept children younger than 18 months of age. The main objective of nursery schools Dubai is to promote children's creative interaction with their surroundings and teachers. They encourage positive, stimulating growth and progress, free expression and healthy communication skills. These nursery schools also aim to provide a secure and caring environment so also nurture a child’s social development while learning, through play, social interaction and self-discovery.

A rapid rise in population has necessitated a considerable investment in education. Today, the UAE offers a wide-range of educational options to all male and female students from kindergarten to university. Education at primary and secondary levels is universal and compulsory up to the ninth grade. 6 to 11 year-olds attend primary schools Dubai. IT education in the formative years has become a major priority for the UAE. As with all levels of educational establishment, the best primary schools have waiting lists and places are booked up well in advance of annual entry. New parents have to visit several schools and then register for at least two or three schools to make sure they get a place.