Our Elementary programme, Grades 1 to 6, is designed to help children grow more curious, confident and independent in a supportive, well-structured environment. Following the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum, we develop both academic skills and essential life values. Each day covers English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Fine Arts, alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK.
But a Maplewood Canadian International School education is about far more than academics, it is about shaping character. Our Canadian-certified teachers actively teach respect, responsibility, patience and teamwork, making the programme a meaningful part of your child's overall growth. As students progress through the Alberta grade levels, they learn the value of goal-setting, effort and perseverance, gaining a real sense of accomplishment at every milestone.
Why choose our Elementary school programme
Grades 1 to 6 are where habits form. The Alberta programme gives children the skills, and our teachers give them reasons to use them.
Builds confidence and self-esteem
Children present their work, lead class jobs and set their own goals, so progress is something they can see and describe themselves.
Improves focus and independence
Clear routines and steadily increasing choice teach children to start a task, stay with it and finish without being asked twice.
Elementary school programme highlights
The parts of the elementary day that parents ask about most.
Reading, writing and number work every day
Specialist lessons in art, music and PE
Programme benefits
What Grades 1 to 6 build, term by term.
Strong foundations
Reading, writing and number work are taught explicitly and practised daily.
- Alberta programme of studies
- MAP assessments twice a year
Learning how to learn
Students build the study habits that carry them into middle school.
- Guided independent work
- Regular feedback on progress
Character and community
Class routines teach responsibility, respect and working with others.
- Character education
- Group projects and presentations
Frequently asked questions
Maplewood Canadian International School follows the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, taught by Canadian-certified teachers. Alongside it, every student studies Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK, plus Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Career & Technology Studies and Fine Arts.
We accept students from KG1 through to Grade 12. For younger children, our sister nurseries take babies and toddlers from 45 days old and progress straight into KG1 at Maplewood Canadian International School.
The official school uniform is worn for all regular classes, with a separate P.E. uniform for physical education. Grades K-6 may wear P.E. kit all day on their timetabled day; Grades 7 to 12 change for each gym class. On theme or free-dress days, modest and culturally appropriate attire is still required. A uniform shop operates on site with flexible opening hours.
Students in Grades 1 to 9 sit MAP assessments each October and May, Grade 3 begins with Student Learning Assessments, Grades 6 and 9 sit Provincial Achievement Tests, and Grade 12 sits Alberta Diploma Exams. Written reports covering academic performance, behaviour and social development are issued at regular intervals.
Yes. School transport is available to all students including KG1 and KG2, one-way or two-way, operated by a dedicated transport team under Department of Transport regulations. Complete the transportation form during admissions.
Yes. Our After School Care Programme lets KG1 and KG2 students stay until the Grades 1 to 12 dismissal time. It is deliberately non-academic, arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement, outdoor play and free play, supervised by our experienced staff.