AGES 3 to 5

EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE IB PYP

Our youngest students enjoy the best possible start to their education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Early Years of the PYP are play-based and packed with purposeful activities that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love of learning.
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OUR EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

THE IB PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME

At Etqan Global Academy, our 3 to 5-year-olds follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The PYP is a play-based curriculum that sets the highest standards for the learning, development, and care of pre-school students. It prepares your child for primary school by carefully nurturing their formative knowledge, essential skills, and holistic growth. The PYP’s global focus also instils an early understanding of people, ideas, and cultures from around the world. Qatari culture and Islamic values are seamlessly embedded into our curriculum, too.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

Learning in the Early Years at Etqan is fun, hands-on, and delivered through meaningful play. Our specialist teachers create exciting experiences that encourage students to ask questions, seek answers, and explore the world around them. Our expert IB educators also support each child to direct their own play, which builds their confidence and independence.

 

Through play, every day is an adventure. Whether your child is sharing stories, creating art, or getting active in our playground, our curriculum will inspire a love of learning and nurture their emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

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THE IB CONTINUUM AT ETQAN

From the age of 3 to 15, every student’s academic journey at Etqan is underpinned by the continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. This provides consistency and guarantees the highest standards throughout your child’s education.

As well as being academically challenging, the IB continuum focuses on the all-round development of each student. Each programme, at every stage, is packed with character-forming experiences that develop core values, skills, and IB Learner Profile traits.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT ETQAN GLOBAL ACADEMY

Discovery, culture, and academic excellence are part of every student’s day at Etqan Global Academy.
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A warm welcome
Every morning, our Early Years teachers make sure our children feel welcomed and settled. Through routines, circle time, and a sense of joy, they create an environment where every child feels secure and ready to learn.
A warm welcome
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Purposeful play
Learning at Etqan is packed with purposeful play. Your child will develop their literacy, numeracy, language, and creative skills through storytelling, role play, outdoor exploration, and so much more.
Purposeful play
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Learning to lead
Our teachers gently encourage students to make choices, ask questions, and solve problems by themselves. This builds confidence and independence, and empowers them to take charge of how and what they learn.
Learning to lead
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Pause, nourish, and reflect
A balanced day includes plenty of breaks. Our children enjoy nutritious snacks, lots of active play, and time for rest and reflection. This promotes wellbeing and instils healthy habits.
Pause, nourish, and reflect
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Pride in identity
Qatari culture and Islamic values are meaningfully embedded throughout our Early Years curriculum. Language learning, celebrations, and authentic experiences create a true sense of pride and identity.
Pride in identity
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HOW WE TEACH

DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD

OUR TEACHERS
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OUR FACILITIES

DESIGNED FOR YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE

Our campus is a uniquely Qatari environment with specialist facilities you won’t find anywhere else in the country. Your child will move, create, and grow in Etqan SuperPark, our one-of-a-kind activity centre, as well as dedicated Early Years classrooms and our outstanding Maidan sports hub.
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, ROOTED IN IDENTITY

Our academic programmes are designed for Qatar’s future – to nurture young people who are confident in their faith, proud of their heritage, and equipped to shine on the global stage.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE