Iq Kids Nurseries - Branch
Nurturing multiple intelligences in Shakhbout City
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
IQ Kids Nursery is a well-established early years setting with a branch in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, welcoming boys and girls from as young as 45 days through to Foundation age. Regulated by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the nursery follows the UK EYFS framework, giving families in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi a structured, internationally recognised approach to early learning. The nursery describes itself as the first in the UAE to apply Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, blending this with the EYFS framework to create a distinctive approach to teaching and learning. Children are viewed as unique, curious and competent learners, with an inquiry-based approach underpinned by creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and care. Families searching for a nursery in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi can expect a home-away-from-home environment across infant, toddler, nursery and foundation stages, supported by an Arabic and Islamic programme and an inclusion-focused support programme for children of determination.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS • Ages 45 days to 4 years
Campus & Facilities
The Shakhbout branch of IQ Kids Nursery is located on Ghayt Khanyar Street in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, and forms part of the nursery's…
Care & Wellbeing
Daily routines at IQ Kids Nursery are structured around a full and varied schedule of educational and fun activities designed to give…
Fees
Annual tuition AED 30,000
Admissions
Prospective families can begin the enrolment process for IQ Kids Nursery's Shakhbout City branch by submitting an enquiry through the…
Curriculum & Approach
IQ Kids Nursery bases its programme on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), merged with aspects of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. This combined approach is themed around children's own interests and is built on inquiry-based thinking, with learning underpinned by what the nursery calls the five Cs: Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Care. Across the stages of development, from infants to Foundation, children are encouraged to explore, question and learn through sensory play, natural materials and planned play opportunities. The curriculum aims to build both academic readiness, including early literacy, phonics and numeracy, and social-emotional skills such as independence, resilience and cooperation, preparing children for the transition to primary school. Alongside the core EYFS-based curriculum, the nursery runs an Arabic and Islamic programme that introduces children to the Quran and UAE culture and national identity in a relaxed setting. A support programme is also in place for children of determination, with individual educational plans and specialist ABA sessions delivered by the SEND department for suitable cases.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 4 years
IQ Kids Nursery organises children into stages that reflect their developmental needs. The Infant stage (45 days to 1 year) offers a safe, homely baby room designed to support rapid early brain development through sensory experiences and natural play materials, with a focus on emotional development and gross and fine motor skills. Toddlers (12 to 24 months) move into a cosy, warm environment where curiosity is nurtured through guided discovery, sensory and messy play, and rich opportunities for language development. The Nursery stage (2 to 3 years) introduces more structured exploration of concepts and themes, socio-dramatic play with peers, and early storytelling, while balancing fine and gross motor development. The Foundation stage (3 to 4 years) is the final stage before primary school, with classrooms adapted to ongoing inquiry projects and resources covering letters, phonics, reading, writing, shapes, numbers and creative play. Children are encouraged to learn at their own pace, building independence and resilience ahead of school transition.
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Campus & Facilities
The Shakhbout branch of IQ Kids Nursery is located on Ghayt Khanyar Street in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, and forms part of the nursery's wider network across the emirate. Like its sister branches, it is designed to offer children rich indoor and outdoor areas that support natural, hands-on exploration and full physical development. Rooms are organised by developmental stage, from calm, homely infant and toddler spaces through to more actively themed Nursery and Foundation classrooms, each equipped to match children's changing interests and inquiry-based projects. The nursery states that it provides a safe and clean environment for children to thrive, alongside dedicated outdoor play space. Bus transportation is available to families in the surrounding areas, including MBZ City, Al Shawamekh, Shakhbout City and Khalifa A, making the daily journey to nursery straightforward for working parents.
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Care & Wellbeing
Daily routines at IQ Kids Nursery are structured around a full and varied schedule of educational and fun activities designed to give children a well-rounded early years experience. Age-appropriate care is emphasised across every stage, from the gentle, nurturing approach used with infants and toddlers to the more independence-building routines in the Nursery and Foundation rooms. The nursery promotes inclusion and accepts children of determination in simple cases, working with an individual educational plan and offering specialist ABA sessions through its SEND department. Positive reinforcement, warmth and consistent routines are used to help children settle and feel secure. An Arabic and Islamic programme runs alongside the core curriculum, introducing children to the Quran and elements of UAE culture and national identity in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Daily Schedule
IQ Kids Nursery describes its daily routine as full of educational and fun activities that together provide a complete, well-rounded learning experience. Activities are tailored to each stage of development, moving from sensory and emotional-focused routines for infants and toddlers to more theme-based, inquiry-led sessions for children in the Nursery and Foundation rooms.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (ADEK)ADEK-listed annual tuition | yearly | AED 30,000 |
Annual nursery fees at IQ Kids Nursery are published at AED 30,000. Parents are encouraged to contact the Shakhbout branch directly to confirm current pricing and any additional charges before enrolling.
Admissions
Prospective families can begin the enrolment process for IQ Kids Nursery's Shakhbout City branch by submitting an enquiry through the nursery's website admissions form, providing the parent's name, child's name and age, and contact details. The nursery also offers the option to book a tour to view the Shakhbout facilities in person before enrolling. Enrolment is open to boys and girls across all stages, from N0 through to SN, and bus transportation is available for families in nearby communities such as MBZ City, Al Shawamekh, Shakhbout City and Khalifa A. Parents can also get in touch by phone or via the nursery's contact page to ask questions ahead of registering their child.
Contact
Shakhbout City
Location
Abu Dhabi · Shakhbout City
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