Learning Everywhere, Learning All The Time
HEI UAE Early Learning Centres are meticulously designed to encourage children to interact, explore, rest and unwind while discovering the joys of learning in every little detail, for there is always something to gain in every little step.
KHDA approved curriculum from Finland
The HEI UAE Curriculum has been localised to the UAE and is fully approved by the KHDA. Our curriculum embeds the UAE’s culture, heritage and values by offering Arabic language classes, social and moral education, cultural studies, as well as Islamic studies for Muslim children, and a celebration of all national events in the UAE.
We Do It The HEI Way
CURIOSITY & CREATIVITY
SUSTAINABLE
WAY OF LIVING
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
LEARNING
EVERYWHERE &
ALL THE TIME
CULTURE
OF TRUST
The HEI Pedagogy
Inspired by Finland’s approach to early childhood education, we take the best that Finland has to offer and combine it with other best practices in our progressive, emerging pedagogy. We continuously update our pedagogy based on the latest in educational research, which is provided by our academic partner, the University of Helsinki. Together, we educate children who are not only capable of adapting to the changing world, but of changing the world themselves.
At HEI UAE, we promote the joy of learning and support the freedom of failing, encouraging growth through experiencing both. The pedagogy and curriculum are designed to provide purposeful play, to nurture with guidance from highly qualified teachers, and to offer opportunity to adopt learning as a natural process shaped by one’s interests. The HEI concept enhances the child’s perspective, active participation, curiosity, creativity, embodying the importance of play and exploring.
Class Arrangement
Infants
45 days - walking stage
Toddlers
18 - 24 months
Nursery
2 - 3 years
Pre-school (FS1)
3 - 4 years
KG1 (FS2)
4 - 5 years
KG2 (Year 1)
5 - 6 years
KHDA Student Cut-off Age
Grade / Year level
Age requirement
Early Learning Stage
45 days - 3 years old
Foundation Stage 1 or Pre-KG
3 years old by Aug 31
Foundation Stage 2 or KG1
4 years old by Aug 31
Year 1 or KG2
5 years old by Aug 31
Grade 1 or Year2
6 years old by Aug 31
Grade / Year level
Early Learning Stage
Foundation Stage 1 or Pre-KG
Foundation Stage 2 or KG1
Year 1 or KG2
Grade 1 or Year2
Age requirement
45 days - 3 years old by Aug 31
3 years old by Aug 31
4 years old by Aug 31
5 years old by Aug 31
6 years old by Aug 31
Academic Calendar
Terms
Start of Term
End of Term
Term Break
Term 1
September
December
Winter Break
Term 2
January
March
Spring Break
Term 3
April
June
Summer
Summer
July
August
Day at HEI UAE Early Learning Centres
This is a typical day at HEI UAE Early Learning Centres. Each day varies according to the curriculum activities. Our days have been designed with great thought to ensure the right balance of lessons and free play, movement and rest, excitement and calmness, group activities and individual time indoors and outdoors.