The AKELC is an U.K. accredited, non-profit nursery and preschool that has been awarded as Best Nursery in 2018 and 2019.
The Aga Khan Early Learning Centre (AKELC) is located in Oud Metha, Dubai and provides a high-quality early childhood education for children aged 12 months to 4 years through our bilingual (English and Arabic) U.K. curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The AKELC is a secular and inclusive early learning centre that welcomes children from all nationalities, ethnic groups, religions and abilities.
Highly qualified and experienced multi-lingual staff provide nurturing and responsive care in a purpose-built nursery setting with impressively spacious classrooms, abundance of natural light, two outdoor play areas, a well-stocked library and a large indoor gym area.
The AKELC is accredited by the U.K. National Day Nurseries Association (Level 3 – Exemplary) and has the U.A.E. Jawda Quality Improvement Program (5-star rating). The high quality nursery standards and practices have been recognized through educational awards, including: 2017 Edarabia Parents’ Choice Award, 2018 NDNA Nursery of the Year-International award, 2018 Leading Nursery Finalist by Fatima Bin Mubarak Award for Motherhood & Childhood, and 2019 Top Schools Awards Best Nursery.
Key Facts
Amanda Holmes (Director)
Very Good
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The Aga Khan Early Learning Centre accepts children between one and four years of age. Parents are welcome to schedule tours of the Centre by contacting the Reception by phone or email, or by stopping by the Centre to arrange a visit and to meet with the Head of Nursery and Preschool.
To register, parents are requested to complete an Admissions form to begin the application and enrolment process. A set of documents are required to be submitted as listed on the Admission form. Once the forms are completed and submitted along with the fees, the child may begin their first day of nursery in their registered class.
AKELC is open for admissions all year round and parents are welcome to enrol their child. Should the class be full, we will place your child on a waiting list until a place becomes available on a first come, first serve basis.
Academic Year
The academic year has 3 terms with 3 holiday programmes incorporated, as follows:
Please note that the term dates and holiday programmes are subject to change each year. Kindly check the Academic Calendar under Practical Information for more details.
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Overall Rating Score
Amanda Holmes (Director)
Very Good
