Reem Al Hammadi
Head of Foundation Stage
- Arabic · English
- 17 years in education
- Runs entry assessments
Next slot: Tomorrow 08:30
School phases
Foundation Stage
FS1 and FS2 for children aged 3 to 5: learning through play in a warm, safe setting.
2 team members
Ask for the price a year
Foundation Stage at Al Madar
We follow England’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework across its seven areas of learning, from communication and language to maths and understanding the world, in spacious classrooms that open onto a garden of their own. Children learn in Arabic and English together, through stories, songs and guided play.
Each class has a teacher and two assistants and no more than twenty children, and every week parents receive a short note about their child’s days and learning.
Highlights of the phase
- A teacher and two assistants in every class
- Guided play in Arabic and English
- A garden and play area of their own
- Daily stories, sensory play and music
- Introductory swimming once a week
- A weekly learning note for parents
Phase team
Foundation Stage team
Each member’s next free slot is worked out from their weekly availability, in Saudi Arabia time.
- Offers online meetings
- Offers online meetings
Emma Collins
Admissions advisor — Foundation Stage
- English · French
- 9 years in education
Next slot: Tomorrow 08:00
Common questions
Before enrolling in
Foundation Stage.
Ready to visit us?
Choose the member, day and time in under a minute, and we confirm your tour within one working day.
What age does my child need to be for FS1?
Children join FS1 if they turn three before 31 August of the joining year, and FS2 if they turn four before the same date.
Does my child need to speak English?
No. Children learn both languages together from day one, and we support those who start with one language until they settle.
Does my child need to be toilet trained?
We support children gently at this stage and agree one shared plan with parents for home and school.