Al-Bateel International Kindergarten

ABIK has been providing a quality educational experience since it was founded 6 years ago. We currently have places in Pre KG, KG1 AND KG2.

We have had many changes since June. Some colleagues have departed and ,of course, our KG2 students have started a new chapter in their education. We wish them well. However, change is a feature of the Middle East for the expatriate community. We are delighted to have recruited great replacements.

We have been working very hard with the support of the Al Bateel management team to ensure that the school can develop from a kindergarten to a primary school. We are hoping to hear good news soon concerning the licence for the primary school and a new building.

We will also text you if we have any announcements. We have a very dedicated and caring team of staff and parents. We are privileged that you have entrusted us with the care and education of your children. We will continue to be an inclusive, child-centred school and hope to live up to our new motto: ‘Together we share, we aspire, we achieve’.

In our classrooms, you will see children engaged in age appropriate learning and play that includes listening, creating, imagining, singing, sharing, interacting, and concentrating. You will see our students learn about themselves, and others; learn about feelings and communicating; learn about moving and doing; and see them acquire thinking skills, all while building an educational foundation on “how to learn” which will prepare them for the rest of their lives.
Children's daily learning experiences include activities that promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle through good food choices, a broad range of experiences, and “Learning Outside the Classroom” adventures.

Children with disabilities are, first and foremost, children, and then children who may need support or adaptations for learning. The term "special needs" refers to a wide range of developmental disabilities or learning needs that may occur in different areas and to varying degrees.

Our team of trained professionals are receiving wonderful progress in regards to helping children who have mild to moderate learning difficulties adjust to the demands of a regular classroom program. Please contact us directly to find out about our wonderful Special Needs Department and how we are supporting children and their families.

Although our school follows an American curriculum, our education plan incorporates classes in Arabic and fosters respect for all cultures. The daily program reflects the kindergartens "Units for Learning" curriculum and literacy, IT and numeracy are integrated throughout the entire program. A typical day at ABIK involves whole group, small group and individual support by the teaching team. The average class is approximately 18 students with a teacher and an assistant. Parents are considered valuable members of the teaching team. Each week a copy of the Weekly Learning Plan is emailed to parents. Besides the daily communication book, parents are kept informed with an Individual Learning Plan, two formal report cards and mandatory parent teacher interviews.