About the school
A school built by a parent who kept asking better questions
Our story
Founded on an unanswered question
Our start was in London UK, prior to opening our own we visited, dozen nurseries and found the same thing everywhere: Montessori named on the sign, and a themed craft table inside. The materials were there but the method was not.
Established in 1993, we are an education group with a range of nurseries spanning the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Our prime vision is to nurture the leaders of the future, using our broad range of state-of-the-art facilities and curriculum education establishments.
Today we run two campuses in Abu Dhabi, and the founding commitment has not moved: authentic practice, attentive guidance, and a promise that no adult in our building will interrupt a concentrating child.
A warm, home-like environment where every child feels safe, secure, valued, and supported. Through nurturing relationships and quality education, we inspire children to build confidence, independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning as they play, explore, learn, and grow.
Our mission
To prepare environments in which children from one to six years construct their own independence, curiosity and self-discipline — and to partner honestly with the families who trust us with those years.
Our vision
To nurture the leaders of the future, using our broad range of state-of-the-art facilities and curriculum to give every child a confident, balanced start.
- Ages welcomed
- 1y–6y
- Early years programmes
- Nursery & Kindergarten
- UAE campuses
- 2
- Group established
- 1993
Our Curriculum
Montessori in Approach. British EYFS in Foundation.
A thoughtful blend of Montessori principles and the British Early Years Foundation Stage, evolving to prepare children for confident school readiness.
Nursery
- Practical Life
- Sensorial Learning
- Communication & Language
- Early Literacy
- Early Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Creative Arts & Expression
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development
- Arabic Language
Kindergarten
- English Language & Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science
- Arabic Language
- UAE Social Studies
- History
- Geography
- Moral Education & Wellbeing
- ICT & Digital Learning
- Creative Arts
- Physical Education
One Philosophy. A Growing Curriculum.
Montessori principles remain at the heart of learning as children progress from exploration and independence to deeper learning and confident school readiness.
The Environment Inspires Learning
Child-centred spaces designed at the right height and scale to encourage independence
- Purposeful, accessible resources that invite children to choose, explore and learn with confidence.
- Natural and real-life materials that encourage care, responsibility and meaningful experiences.
- Calm, organised environments that create a sense of security, belonging and independence.
- Beautiful, inspiring spaces filled with natural light, thoughtful details and opportunities for discovery.
- Indoor and outdoor learning designed to encourage movement, creativity, exploration and connection with nature.
Experience British Oak
Come and discover where children learn, grow and thrive.
Monday–Friday · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM