Curriculum

At Excel International School, we follow the British Cambridge International Primary Programme, designed to foster active and inquiry-based learning. This approach helps identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses, supporting their development throughout the K-12 curriculum. Our focus on essential skills such as communication, creative thinking, and self-improvement is embedded in both our curricular and extracurricular activities.

Our curriculum at Excel is:

  •     Exciting and stimulating
  •     Experimental, with numerous visits and visitors
  •     Creative and thought-provoking
  •     Relevant, making connections between subjects and students' lives
  •     Practical and fun!

We offer a variety of teaching styles to accommodate different learning preferences, ensuring that every student finds the best way to engage with their education.

Early Years Foundation Stage:

At Excel, our philosophy for the Early Years Foundation Stage is to provide a carefully planned and structured learning environment. We emphasize activities that are fun, relevant, and motivating, fostering a love of learning from a young age. Our approach includes supporting children’s learning through planned and spontaneous play, helping them connect, reflect, and grow.

Arabic and Islamic Studies: For Muslim students, we follow ADEC's directives for Arabic and Islamic studies, while all students benefit from our comprehensive Moral Science program. Additionally, Personal, Social, and Health Education (PHSE) is integrated into our curriculum, taught through group sessions and projects led by our school counselor.

Key Stage 1 and 2:

In Key Stage 1 & 2, we adhere to the UK National Curriculum, providing a broad and balanced education. Compulsory subjects include English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Physical Education (PE) with swimming, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). We also include UAE Social Studies, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students), and Moral Science (for non-Muslim students). Arabic is a compulsory language, with optional languages such as French, Tagalog, and Urdu.

More Able and Talented:

Excel International School is dedicated to nurturing the unique gifts and talents of all our students. We recognize and support more able and talented children by providing appropriate challenges and opportunities to help them excel. Our approach ensures that every student can achieve their full potential and make significant progress.

If you are seeking an affordable British school with an international approach, Excel International School is an excellent choice for your child’s educational journey.