Early Years
We know the importance of selecting the right school for your child. At Queen’s Qatar, we welcome students and families from all cultures and backgrounds to join our inclusive international community.
If you are considering joining Queen’s Qatar and would like to explore more, join a tour of the campus and meet with our senior leadership team. If you are applying from overseas, we can also arrange a virtual tour.
Where Learning Begins
Early Years Foundation Stage: Ages 3 - 5 years
At Queen’s Qatar, a respected British nursery and British international school in Qatar, we understand the importance of early childhood education. Our dedicated nursery in Doha offers a welcoming and stimulating environment where young learners embark on their first educational journey.
From the very beginning, children are immersed in a world of play, discovery, and learning. Our nursery in Qatar provides a safe, engaging, and inspiring setting tailored to the unique developmental needs of children aged 3 to 5. Located within a dedicated building on campus, our nursery school in Doha encourages creativity, independence, and curiosity.
Our Foundation Stage follows the England and Wales Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. As a leading British nursery and part of a larger British international school in Qatar, we focus on seven key areas of development: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design.
The structured yet playful curriculum ensures that each child builds a strong educational foundation. By offering a holistic experience in our nursery in Doha, we help children develop essential life skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning within the nurturing environment of a top-tier British nursery in Qatar.
As our young learners begin to read and write, teachers follow the synthetic phonics programme, Read Write Inc, which starts in Early Years and continues until the end of Reception.
Our White Rose Maths curriculum allows for children to engage with real-world maths while practising their fluency.
Children in Foundation Stage will have access to specialist teachers for Arabic and Islamic Studies.
During PE lessons, Foundation Stage students are provided with opportunities for play both indoors and outdoors. Specialist teachers support them in building core strength, stability, balance, spatial awareness and agility.
At Queen’s, we are committed to building strong community links and fostering meaningful partnerships with high-quality early years providers. Our Partner Nurseries are carefully selected pre-school nurseries that share our dedication to providing children with the best possible foundation for their educational journey.
Children applying from our partner nurseries will receive priority consideration in our admissions process. Additionally, to ensure a smooth and familiar transition, assessments will be conducted within their nursery environment—provided their application is submitted before the scheduled assessment date. Assessments will usually take place in the partner nurseries in January/February for the following academic year.
This initiative reflects our belief in the importance of continuity in a child’s early education, supporting their development in a setting where they feel comfortable and confident. By working closely with our partner nurseries, we aim to create a seamless pathway from early years to primary education, ensuring every child is well-prepared for success at Queen’s Qatar.
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