About the Foundation Stage
Building Strong Beginnings with the EYFS Curriculum
At Ethos International School, our Foundation Stage provides a warm, vibrant, and enriching environment where young learners take their first steps toward lifelong learning. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework set by the UK Department for Education, ensuring a globally recognized, high-quality early education.
Why This Stage Matters
A Holistic Start to Learning
The Foundation Stage is more than just the start of school—it lays the essential groundwork for your child’s academic, emotional, and social development. Our skilled teachers use playful, multi-sensory teaching methods that are culturally grounded and developmentally appropriate. We believe in nurturing the whole child through learning experiences that support:
Emotional intelligence
Positive relationships
Early social skills
Independent behavior
Guiding Principles
EYFS Guiding Principles
Our approach is rooted in four key principles that shape every learning moment:
Every child is a unique child
Capable, resilient, and full of potential.
Providing an enabling environment
Tools, technology, and multimedia tailored to individual needs.
Building a positive relationship
Developing social skills and maintaining psychological well-being.
Differentiating instruction
Multi-sensory approaches and tailored activities for all learning needs.
Smart boards in every classroom
Reading corners
Private bathroom facilities
A Learning Environment Designed for Early Years
Our Foundation Stage is housed in a dedicated building that’s thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of young learners:
Expressive Arts room
Character Education room
Foundation Stage garden
Curriculum
Our Curriculum in Action
Language & Literacy
We use the acclaimed Read Write Inc. phonics program to help children read fluently, build decoding skills, and develop confident writing abilities. Our Talk Through Stories sessions further enrich vocabulary and spark imagination through storytelling.
Mathematics
Our math curriculum is powered by the White Rose Maths scheme, a leading UK resource that promotes hands-on, problem-solving learning. Pupils explore numeracy in dynamic, interactive ways that encourage critical thinking and mathematical confidence.
Program
We recognize that early childhood is a time of rapid growth
At Ethos, we recognize that early childhood is a time of rapid growth physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. That’s why our Foundation Stage program is intentionally holistic, nurturing, and play-based. Children thrive in our secure, caring setting as they:
- Build friendships and social skills
- Develop early academic foundations
- Explore creativity and self-expression
- Grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity
Trips & School Life
School Life & Trips
The End of Term
The Great Debate -Year 6
Etholympics (UP)
The Foundation Stage Hosted ‘أكلة هنية تكفي مية
Year Four Class Play
The Special Event “Our Identity”
Y7 Moonlight Camp!
Ethos Under 12 girls basketball team
Class Plays
Parents’ Handbook
Say updated with important dates, term breaks, and key events for this stage.