Early Years Curriculum
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.
Early Years:
Where Learning Begins
Early Years Foundation Stage: Ages 3 - 5 years
At Queen’s Qatar, we recognise the significance of early experiences for our youngest learners. From the outset of their journey with us, children are immersed in world of play, discovery and learning. Our Foundation Stage school encompasses FS1 (3-4 years) and FS2 (4-5 years) within a dedicated building on campus where young learners determine their own paths and are guided to develop curiosity and imagination.
Our dedicated Foundation Stage School follows the England and Wales Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, focusing on seven areas of development. These include Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The interconnected nature of the programme ensures that students perceive the links between their learning, build a strong foundation and foster curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
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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An Artemis Education School
Queen’s Qatar is part of the Artemis Education family of schools.
Artemis Education is a growing private international schools group with a mission to improve access to outstanding education. It delivers incredible, whole-child education focusing on academic rigour, and the accredited curricula offered at each one of its schools are enriched by dynamic extracurricular experiences.
