Pre-school education in Sudan covers two years, targeting children aged 4 to 6. The pre-primary programs are offered by the Government, private institutions, and also by the community. The standards for the delivery of pre-primary education are developed by the Federal Ministry of Education, with localities and private organizations executing the delivery process.
Sudan, just like most countries, is currently increasing focus on pre-primary education due to the immense benefits of Early Childhood Development and Education. Most basic schools in Sudan have a pre-school attached to them, though many private centers are offering early childhood education.
Pre-primary education
- Ages : 4-6 years
- Duration: 2 years
- Primary Languages: Arabic
- Terms : 2 semesters
- Admission Term: Beginning of the term
- School types: kindergarten, crèche, nursery
The early childhood curriculum in Sudan promotes learning and development in each of the following areas: social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive. Children at this stage learn through play and need a rich range of practical activities and the time and independence to investigate and find out things on their own. They also need to be encouraged to grow socially and emotionally, to be given opportunities to work and play by themselves and with others, to take some responsibilities, and develop the independence to do things on their own. In short, the ECD stage prepares children for primary school, lifelong learning, and their future.
The early childhood curriculum focuses on The seven key areas namely:
- Language Activities
- Mathematic Activities
- Environmental Activities
- Personal and Social Activities
- Outdoor and Physical Activities
- Artstc and Creatve Actvites
- Religious Education
Examples of International Pre-Schools in SUDAN
Gina’s Nursery
This is a professional, personal, and child-centered nursery school located in Riyadh, Khartoum. The nursery offers education to children from the ages of 2 to 3 years. The school offers experienced and highly trained teachers. The school combines the UK early years foundation stage program with a flexible approach. Gina embracing children from a variety of cultures, countries, and backgrounds.
- Established: 1996
- Address: Riyadh, Khartoum
- Ages: 2-3 years
- Language of instruction: English
- Type: nursery
- Terms: 2 semesters (August to December, and January to May)
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday- 7:30 am to 12 pm
- Gina allows children to learn through self-directed play and well-chosen equipment to develop their physical, emotional, and social skills.
Curriculum- the curriculum here focuses on 7 main areas namely:
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development- Making relationships, Self-confidence, and self-awareness, and Managing feelings and behavior.
Physical Development- Moving and handling, Health and self-care.
Communication and Language- Listening and attention, Understanding, Speaking
Literacy- Reading, Writing
Mathematics- Numbers, Shape, space, and measure
Understanding the world- People and communities, The world, Technology
Expressive Arts and Design- Exploring and using media and materials (Singing songs, making music and dancing, and Experimenting with color, design, texture, form, and function).
Facilities- the nursery provides a variety of facilities where children can learn in a variety of areas. These include the main room with a variety of free play activities, sensory play and arts and crafts (for student arrivals and departures), A room for messy play activities, natural resources and cooking, a well-stocked library, a large central area for fun gatherings, an outdoor area with a range of large and small equipment to inspire imaginations, physical skills, risk-taking, and communication.
Little Hands Nursery and School
This is one of Sudan’s leading schools which opened in 2010, and hosting more than 200 students from the Playgroup class to year 7. The school aims to develop internationally minded children who recognize their place in the world and strive to make it a better place and to assist students to take major steps towards their progression and lifelong learning, to develop them into future leaders.
- Established: 2010
- address: House No. 108, Block No. 1 Garden City, Khartoum, Sudan
- Student population: 200+
- Primary Languages: English, Arabic
- Terms : 2 semesters
Why Little Hands Nursery and School?
- Offers a Learning program with an after-school program
- Children get opportunities to do scientific experiments
- Offers a Positive learning environment
- Children learn through play
- Individual attention in small classes
students here are offered a wide range of subjects where they are encouraged to develop a global mindset, recognize their place in the world, and build a future for themselves and others
Khartoum American School
This is a non-discriminatory community school located in Khartoum. Learning here is focused on an inquiry-based curriculum that caters to all of the needs of students and that aims to shape the students into global citizens and the concept of citizenship itself and the skills necessary in becoming outstanding members of society. The school offers a student-centered program from Early Childhood to Grade 12.
- Established: 1957
- Address: Mohamed Najeeb Street, Khartoum, Sudan.
- Student Population: 200+
- International student representation: 23+
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 2 semesters
- Accreditation: Middle States Association (MSA) of Schools and College, Council of International Schools (CIS).
The Kindergarten program is part of the Elementary School which offers a variety of activities that prepare students for the first grade. The Kindergarten program includes oral and visual reading readiness, activities, and elements of all regular subjects.
Curriculum- the early childhood curriculum revolves around areas including Language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), Mathematics, Music, Drama, Visual Arts, to mention but a few. This is done through fun and games.
Prospective students- parents of prospective students must prepare soft copies of the following documents to complete the application process. Eligibility cannot be assessed until all items are submitted.
- Copies of academic records from each school attended for the past 2 years (in English)
- Any standardized testing information from the current school.
- Completed Medical Information and Health History form
- Vaccination Records.
- Copy of the data page of the student’s passport.
- recent passport size photographs for applicants.
- Recommendation form
facilities-KAS provides a variety of state of the art facilities including classrooms, a library, a science laboratory, art room, music room, full-size soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, a covered area for PE classes, weight-training room, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and 2 up-to-date computer labs with high-speed Fiber-optics connection, to mention but a few.
