Finnish
Curriculum
Play-based early years education for children aged 45 days to 6 years, in Dubai.
At HEI, children learn through our Finnish curriculum by exploring, questioning, creating and growing, in an environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
We Do It The HEI Way
The five principles behind how we teach.
Curiosity & Creativity
We nurture the natural wonder of every child, giving them space to question, imagine, and create without limits.
The HEI
Pedagogy
Inspired by Finland's approach to early childhood education, our play-based pedagogy takes the best of what Finland offers and combines it with other proven practices, continuously updated with the latest educational research.
We promote the joy of learning and the freedom to fail: purposeful play, guidance from highly qualified teachers, and learning as a natural process shaped by each child's interests.
A Day at HEI UAE
A day in balance: lessons and free play, movement and rest, excitement and calm, indoors and outdoors.
Warm welcomes and a calm start to the day as children settle in.
Our Finnish
Curriculum Framework
Our Finnish early years curriculum is built on four interconnected learning areas that shape every child's journey at HEI.
We nurture children's curiosity and their ability to observe, question and make sense of the world around them.
Little Moments, Big Discoveries
Your Child's Journey
Starts Here
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