Strengthening Community and Cultural Roots with Expansion

Khaleej Times

19-03-2025

British Orchard Nursery (BON), the UAE's leading early childhood education provider, has opened its fifth branch in Abu Dhabi, located in Al Shamkha. With this expansion, BON now operates 36 branches across the UAE and the UK, continuing its mission of providing high-quality early years education while nurturing local identity and values. The opening aligns with the UAE's 'Year of the Community' initiative, reinforcing BON's commitment to strengthening family bonds, celebrating cultural heritage, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Inaugurating the new British Orchard Nursery branch in Abu Dhabi, the chief guest, Muna Ibrahim Al Mulla, Head of Employee Welfare Unit at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), expressed her appreciation for the preschool's growth and commitment to early childhood education.
"I congratulate the British Orchard Nursery team on the opening of another wonderful facility. They have been expanding as a preschool, and I am delighted to see their continued progress in providing high-quality learning experiences for young children. I wish them continued success and look forward to welcoming them to the ADJD premises."
"Our curriculum naturally incorporates Arabic language learning through interactive and engaging methods," explained Dr. Gandhi. "We recognise that children come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, so we tailor our approach - introducing Arabic and other languages such as French, Mandarin etc through play-based activities, storytelling, and music for younger learners, while gradually building structured reading and writing skills in FS1 and FS2."
BON has collaborated with many UAE government departments for in-house nurseries like RTA , Dewa, DM, Mubadala to name a few and applauds the vision of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, and KHDA to plan a new concept and have chosen BON to operate their and UAE's first Arabic and Islamic nursery, reinforcing BON's role as a leader in culturally immersive early education.Beyond the classroom, the nursery offers cultural experiences such as heritage site visits and hands-on projects, helping children connect with their traditions in meaningful ways.
Since its inception, British Orchard Nursery has remained dedicated to creating a nurturing, high-quality learning environment that fosters holistic development having received numerous awards and ISO certifications.
As the UAE's largest and most awarded nursery chain, BON blends the UK's EYFS curriculum with Arabic and Islamic studies, ensuring children receive a well-rounded education that balances tradition with innovation.
Dr. Gandhi further emphasized the nursery's commitment to supporting working mothers and the nation's long-term vision: "We believe that learning should be natural, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, and we are excited to continue shaping the future of early years education in the UAE. Our aim has always been to support communities and societies by ensuring that working mothers - especially Emirati women - feel at ease, knowing their children are learning, thriving, and receiving the best care. By empowering women and having a strong presence in various communities, we are enabling the female workforce to flourish and contributing to the development of future leaders. In doing so, we help build the nation and lay the foundation for long-term success."
British Orchard Nursery's ongoing mission is to create successful communities. Their teacher training centers, nanny training and parenting seminars and engagement programs are a testament to this vision. The nursery is continuously exploring partnerships with both public and private sectors to bring its services closer to working parents across the UAE.