CESK is committed to providing a safe, caring and fun environment through which children can learn and develop. We adhere to the requirements of the British Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS), which came into force in September 2008.
Our Aims:
Phone number: 413-5675
Fax number: 416-7946
Website: www.ceskonline.com
Email: info@ceskonline.comLocation of nursery: Al Waab
GPS Coordinates: 25° 15' 36" N 51° 28' 55" E
Nearby Landmarks: Doha College, The American School of Doha and Qatar Decoration Roundabout
Students live in the following areas: Throughout Doha
Nationality of Management: British - the same management for over 20 years
Social Networking: We use a Facebook Group to keep our parents up to date on our activities and photos.
Ages of children admitted: Eighteen months to five years
Cost: Part-time rates are available for children under three years old. We offer discounts for siblings - please see our website for an up-to-date fee schedule.
Fees are paid: By the term
Registration fee: QR1000 (only payable when a place is available and is accepted)
Refund policy: See our Terms & Conditions on the CESK website
Application deposit: None - applications are accepted electronically or by hand throughout the year at no charge.
Average length of waitlist, if any: Ongoing registrations when places become available due to children moving up, starting "big" school or leaving the country. Our waiting lists fluctuate so exact waiting times cannot be estimated.
Application procedure: The CESK application is available at CESK or on the CESK website.
Adventure - field trips are fun and also help the child learn to be responsible and explore their community!
Hours of nursery: 7:05am-1:15pm
Before-school and after-school care: Yes, upon request and at an additional cost
Type of curriculum: British - Early Years Foundation Stage
Typical daily schedule: Please come for a visit and get a first-hand experience of our busy schedule!
Naps: If required - we provide a separate napping area.
Summer sessions offered: Dependant upon demand.
School Holidays: As per major British schools in Doha.
School calendar(s) most closely followed: Park House English School, Doha College, DESS
Size of classes & number of teachers: Dependant on age - all classes have a Class Teacher with at least one full-time Class Assistant.
Required teacher trainings/education: Fully trained in EYFS - Key Personnel CPR/First Aid trained (certified by Red Crescent Society) and fire/accident prevention. CESK is proud to have a low staff turnover rate!
Required teacher's assistant trainings/education: In-house training
Languages spoken by teachers: English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Languages spoken and/or taught to children: English with daily half-hour Arabic classes
Extra-curricular activities: CESK provides weekly structured PE, music, music & movement and ICT lessons as part of the curriculum. Regular field trips may incur an extra charge. CESK also has regular Family Afternoon Teas when the weather is suitable.
Do the children watch TV/videos? Yes - once weekly for limited time unless it is a curriculum-based programme.
Are webcams available for parents to view their children online: Yes, for registered parents
List of after-hours & weekend babysitters available: Yes, we are always happy to source babysitters and other activities, teachers etc. for parents.
Registered Kindergarten: In addition to being a nursery, CESK is also a Registered Kindergarten and is licensed by the Supreme Education Council.
Full-time Nurse: CESK has two full-time qualified nurses on staff.
Special Needs Students: Dependent on disability
ICT (Information & Communication technology): Technology is part of children's everyday lives. It should therefore form a vital part of their education from the very beginning. ICT does not just mean computers! ICT is used everyday in CESK and in all areas of learning. The use of CD players in music and movement and at story time, during role play using telephones and other such equipment, tape recorders are used and also cameras and video equipment.
Grassy Play area: Astroturf
Shaded outdoor play area: Yes - and our outdoor play area has been outfitted with an environmentally friendly "Air Fresh System". . .think 'OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONING'. . .it allows outdoor play for most of the year!
Dedicated indoor play area: Yes
Are snacks supplied for the children: Children bring their own snacks.
Nut Policy: No nuts!
Other food policies, if any: We have a Healthy Food policy.
Assists with potty training: Yes, when parents and children are ready.
Are cloth diapers accepted: Yes
Are diapers and wipes supplied: No
Experience - role play is important for children's social and emotional development.
My daughter has started to speak English confidently after two months of joining CESK and her big brother has done that even earlier. So, I have to speed up my English learning :) FYI, we're from Indonesia and we're very delighted with CESK
Arum Rachman Achmad
C: Care about your child like their own children
E: Education skill best ever
S: Smile is on every face
K: Knowledgeable team handling your child
That's what CESK is all about.
Mirna Younes
Both of my children spent time at CESK before moving on to Infant School and I couldn't have asked for a better place for them to be. The staff at CESK provided a caring, safe and stimulating environment for my children to develop in- not only do my girls have a fun time, they have a fun time learning! CESK offered my children a great start to school life and I have recommended it to many other happy parents over the years.
Sara Morris-Jordan
Honor absolutely loved going to CESK. Every morning I dropped her off she would be smiling and calling out her teachers' names! The care the staff offered was fantastic and certainly showed in the childrens' happiness. Honor always came home with very colourful paintings, drawings or some craft that they had done that day. A great place to send your child a very happy and friendly atmosphere.
Natasha Nicholson
I am proud to say that I have known this school for almost 16 years and it has always been known as a good school here in Doha. All my children attended CESK and have always been pleased. The owner of the school has always been attentive as to meet the parents' needs. The staff have always been great and the children happy. I will always recommend the school - it's a great school. I have been pleased all these years.
Dedie Obaidan
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