Nursery Timings & Academic Calendar

Nursery Timings & Academic Calendar

Nursery Timings:

8:00am – 12:00pm (Disney and Seaworld)
8:00am – 12:30pm (Jungle)
8:00am – 12:30 pm (FS1, 12pm on a Friday unless your child is registered in our afternoon programme)
8:00am – 14:00 ( FS2, 12pm on a Friday unless your child is registered in our afternoon programme)
Minibeast ( Fs1) and FS2 children have compulsory full-time attendance (5 days)

Afternoon Activity Club

Mirdif until 5.00pm

Dubai Motor City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and The Villa: Up until 5.30pm

This is available for children who would like to continue with extra curriculum activities. This timetable combines fun and learning within a secure structured environment.

Early Bird Club

Timings 7:30am – 8:00am.
This is for children who need to arrive early. Children are supervised and given the opportunity to relax, play and socialise with their friends in the nursery.

Academic Year

The year is divided into 3 terms, which coincide with the terms of leading English Primary Schools in Dubai. All UAE National and Public Holidays are observed.

Academic Calendar 2025 – 2026

SUMMER TERM 2026

Staff Inset Day	Monday 30th March 2026
Children’s First Day	Tuesday 31st March 2026
Eid Al Adha*	Tuesday 26th May to Friday 29th May 2026*
Islamic New Year*	Tuesday 16^th June 2026
End of Term	Friday 3rd July 2026 (12noon/12:30pm finish)

***Holiday Club available from Monday 6th July to Friday 21st August 2026

*Islamic observance, actual dates to be confirmed (subject to KHDA approval)

Academic Calendar 2026 – 2027

AUTUMN TERM 2026

Staff Inset Day	Wednesday 26th August 2026
Meet and Greet Mornings	Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August 2026
Children’s First Day	Monday 31st August 2026
Half Term	Monday 19th October & Tuesday 20th October 2026
National Day*	Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th December 2026
End of Term	Friday 11th December 2026 (12noon/12:30pm finish)

SPRING TERM 2027

Staff Inset Day	Monday 4th January 2027
Children’s First Day	Tuesday 5th January 2027
Ramadan Commences*	Monday 8th February 2027
Eid Al Fitr*	Monday 8th to Friday 12th March 2027
End of Term	Friday 2nd April 2027

**Holiday Club available 5th April to 9th April

*Islamic observance, actual dates to be confirmed (subject to KHDA approval)

SUMMER TERM 2027

Children’s First Day	Monday 12th April 2027
Eid Al Adha*	Monday 17th to Tuesday 18th May 2027
Islamic New Year*	Saturday 5th June 2027
End of Term	Friday 2nd July 2027 (12noon/12:30pm finish)

***Holiday Club available from Monday 5th July to Friday 20th August 2027
*Islamic observance, actual dates to be confirmed (subject to KHDA approval)