The Primary School at Al Ain English Speaking School

AAESS Primary School provides high quality education for children from 3 to 11 years.  Throughout the school we follow programmes of study as prescribed in the British National Curriculum. However, as is fitting in any international setting, there have been adaptations, both in terms of the content taught and the methodology in teaching it, to meet the specific needs of our pupil population. We also conform to local Ministry guidelines by offering our children sessions of Arabic and Islamic Studies each week. Pupils are encouraged to be inquisitive, to appreciate and tolerate the needs and differences of others, be active learners and, above all, to thoroughly enjoy their time at school.

Physical lay out

The Primary school is divided in to distinct areas catering for the different phases of children’s learning. 

Our Nursery area consists of well equipped and self contained stimulating class rooms.  The children have their own eating and play areas.   Although very much part of the whole school, they are able to operate independently in a warm and nurturing environment. The Nursery children have their own outdoor working area and enclosed and covered play area.

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children share a building and have classes around a large central area which has timetabled use by all classes (including nursery) for creative role play. The children have their own large outside play areas giving many opportunities for physical and creative play. Areas are covered to give protection from the Al Ain sun.

The Key Stage 2 building is identical in design, but houses a large study area in the centre.  This are is used for small group work, independent study and one to one activities.  There is also a well equipped Primary ICT suite in this building.  Outside, children have their own play area, separate from the younger children. 

As an inclusive school, we are able to offer education to children that need English language support (EAL) and have been identified with individual learning needs (ILN).  Our trained staff create learning programmes for all children.  By supporting their learning in this way, we are able to able to educate children that might otherwise not have access to the school.

Our focus throughout the school is on creative learning that constantly builds on past successes.  We want children to develop their own distinct talents in a structured and caring environment.  They should be happy and feel a real part of the school community.