Finnish Curriculum: Early Childhood Education for FS1–KG2 in Dubai
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 Finnish 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 Early Learning Centre, 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.
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.
8:00
Arrival
8:45
HEI Time
9:30
Snack
Time
9:00
Physical Activities
13:00
Nap/ Rest
12:00
Lunch
10:00
Activity
Based
Learning
Session
12:45
Story Time
14:00/17:30
Pickup
Time
8:00
Arrival
8:45
HEI Time
9:00
Physical
Activities
9:30
Snack
Time
10:00
Activity
Based
Learning
Session
12:00
Lunch
12:45
Story Time
13:00
Nap/ Rest
14:00/17:30
Pickup
Time
Curriculum Framework
Exploring and interacting with the world around them
Linguistic Skills
Mathematical Skills
Science & Environmental Education
Understanding the world we live in
At HEI UAE, We support children in understanding the diversity in their local community, as well as the practices that activate respect for diversity. We support children’s growth as conscious human beings and help them to understand what it means to be an ethically responsible member of society.
Cultural
Competance
Ethics Education
Learning forms of expression
We familiarize children with different art forms and their cultural heritage as part of our Finnish early childhood education, offering opportunities to express themselves through music, visual arts and crafts, and bodily and verbal expression.
Musical Activities
Crafts & Visual Expression
Verbal & Physical Expression
Practicing a healthy way of living
Socio- Emotional Competence
Physical Wellbeing
