Oliver Harris
Head of Primary
- English
- 19 years in education
- Runs entry assessments
Next slot: Monday 26 October, 08:00
School phases
Primary
Year 1 to Year 6, ages 5 to 11: strong foundations in reading, writing and maths.
2 team members
Ask for the price a year
Primary at Al Madar
We follow the English National Curriculum in English, alongside Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies as the UAE Ministry of Education requires. Daily reading in the library, hands-on science in a lab built for primary pupils, and mental maths in every maths lesson.
We follow each pupil’s progress with short, regular assessments, meet parents three times a year and send clear reports on strengths and next steps.
Highlights of the phase
- The English National Curriculum
- Arabic and Islamic Education every day
- Guided reading and a library for every class
- A science lab built for primary pupils
- After-school clubs from Year 3
- Three parent meetings a year
Phase team
Primary team
Each member’s next free slot is worked out from their weekly availability, in Saudi Arabia time.
- Offers online meetings
- Offers online meetings
Nadine Khoury
Admissions advisor — Primary
- Arabic · English · French
- 11 years in education
Next slot: Sunday 25 October, 08:00
Common questions
Before enrolling in
Primary.
Ready to visit us?
Choose the member, day and time in under a minute, and we confirm your tour within one working day.
How many pupils are in a class?
No more than 22, with a teaching assistant in Year 1 and Year 2.
Do you teach Arabic to non-native speakers?
Yes. Arabic lessons run in two tracks, for native and non-native speakers, as the Ministry requires.
Is there homework?
A short daily reading and one weekly task, adding up to no more than 30 minutes a day.