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Stages

Grades 1–3

Solid reading, writing and number skills, and a science project every six weeks that links lessons to life.

2 teachers

Grades 1–3 at Ghaima

In the early grades we build the foundations calmly: daily reading in Arabic and English, a little writing every day, and maths we touch with tools before numbers. Children work in small groups the teacher moves between, so no question gets lost and no one falls behind unnoticed.

Every six weeks each class builds a project that brings science, maths and language together: a paper bridge that holds the heaviest book, or a rain gauge on the school roof. Children start coding with instruction cards, then Scratch Junior in the maker space.

Highlights of this stage

  • Daily reading in two languages and a little writing every day
  • Maths with tools before numbers
  • A science project every six weeks
  • First coding with instruction cards and Scratch Junior
  • Small groups the teacher moves between
  • Project showcases for parents at the end of each term

Some details vary from class to class with the school year’s plan.

Teachers and slots

Grades 1–3 teachers

Each teacher’s next free slot is worked out from their weekly hours, in Saudi Arabia time.

All teachers
  • Ms. Hanan Saleh

    Grades 1–3 coordinator

    Meets parents by video
    • Arabic · English
    • 17 years of experience
    • Trial lesson for your child

    Next slot: Sunday 8 November, 13:00

  • Mr. Tom Bennett

    Science teacher — Grades 1–3

    Meets parents by video
    • English
    • 11 years of experience
    • Trial lesson for your child

    Next slot: Monday 9 November, 12:20

Common questions

Parents’ questions about
Grades 1–3.

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Choose the teacher, the day and the time in under a minute, and we confirm the visit within one working hour.

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Does my child need an assessment before Grade 1?

Yes: a short, friendly reading and maths assessment during your visit. It is not pass or fail; it tells us where to start with your child.

How much homework is there?

Ten minutes of reading every evening, and a short activity once or twice a week. We believe home time is for play and family too.

What if my child’s Arabic or English is weak?

We run small-group support for both languages, and the teacher agrees a short plan with you in the first weeks.