Questions, answered

Children from one to five years old, in four rooms by age.

We place each child by age and talk it through with you at your visit.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), taught through a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based approach. Children learn through real materials, projects that grow from their own questions, and hours outdoors.

Yes. Our classes are bilingual, in English and Arabic. Arabic lessons are led by a certified Arabic teacher, through songs, stories and play, so children pick up the language naturally. Why early Arabic matters.

Whenever suits your family. Admissions are open, with flexible start dates and timings, and we welcome children joining mid-year.

No.

We're open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for every age group.

Fees are charged per term and include all learning materials, outdoor learning and seasonal celebrations.

Yes, 10% for siblings.

15% off for our founding families. Places are limited, so mention the offer when you enquire and we'll note it against your application.

One teacher to every four children.

Families send in their child's own food each day.

Yes. Please send spare clothes, nappies if your child uses them, and a favourite blanket.

For at least six months of the year, children spend several hours a day learning outside, in natural play spaces rather than plastic playgrounds.

Tell us about any allergy or medical need on the enrolment form. It's recorded on your child's profile and flagged to their teachers every day in our app. We give prescribed medication only with your written consent.

Yes. There's an on-site clinic room, and several of our teachers are trained in first aid, certified by the KHDA.

Yes. The school has HEPA air filtration — clean air in a city of dust and air-conditioning.

Yes. We are licensed by the KHDA.

Through our parent app. Photos, meals, naps and check-in times arrive on your phone through the day, logged by the teacher who was there. You can also message the classroom, see any accident reports, and handle fees and forms in the same app.

Karen Oliver, who brings over 15 years in early childhood education, including roles as Teacher, Head of FS1, Coordinator and Principal.

1. Enquire. Tell us about your child and your preferred start date — we reply within one business day.
2. Visit. Come and see the school with our Principal.
3. Apply. Submit your application and your child's documents through the link we send you.
4. Settle in. We build a staged settling-in plan with you, so your child's first weeks feel safe.

Yes — we'd encourage it. Enquire through the website, call us on +971 50 889 8180 or message us on WhatsApp, and we'll arrange a time. Karen can also show you around on a WhatsApp video call.

Street 17B, Villa 33, Umm Al Sheif (near Umm Suqeim 3), Dubai — centrally located, just minutes from the Equiti Metro Station on Sheikh Zayed Road. Get directions.

Families come to us from Umm Al Sheif, Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah and Al Safa.

Call or WhatsApp +971 50 889 8180, or email hello@evergreenelc.ae.