What Dubai Schools are saying about kidsFIRST*
94% rate kidsFIRST services as very good.
84% find kidsFIRST classroom recommendations helpful.
“I have always been impressed by the dedication to children’s progress and the professional service provided.”
“Communication is excellent. The range of expertise available is very valuable to us.”
With such positive results, you might think we are satisfied. We are not. At kidsFIRST, we are always looking for ways to improve so that every child, family, and classroom receives the highest possible level of service and communication.
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What Educators are Saying
“As an educator, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with kidsFIRST. Their staff is highly qualified, knowledgable and dedicated to helping educators like me provide students with the support needed. They often go above and beyond expectations, working closely in class with teachers, providing workshops on successful classroom strategies and assisting families with early intervention and on going assistance. kidsFirst provides services to open pathways to learning which might otherwise have been closed. Thank-you for caring kidsFIRST!”
Susan Botosh
Former KG teacher
Dubai American Academy
“I worked with KidsFIRST as a school counselor and partnered with them to provide services to many students in Abu Dhabi. They helped provide Assessments and often could complete them quickly and without a long wait list. The Assessments were thorough and they were always willing to meet with the school and the parents to discuss the reports. They often would come and do an observation at school and then meet with the child 2 times. This was great as they got to see strengths and concerns first hand, but then they also were willing to not pressure the child to complete the assessment in one sitting. They also partnered with us to provide Speech and Occupational Therapy. This allowed constant communication with home and school, which meant best care for the child and that strategies were being implemented at home and school.
They also put on regular workshops for counselors, learning support specialist, parents, and teachers which help provide up to date professional development in the UAE. They are a wonderful center that communicate open and honestly. I always felt I could provide feedback and that we were all working towards support the child and meeting their needs to be successful at school, home, and in life. I saw many students make progress when working with their amazing staff, if the student was diagnosed with Autism, Dyslexia, Select Mutism, Sensory concerns, or etc. They have some of the highest trained staff in the UAE that are always open for a conversation, supporting schools and specialist, and putting the child first. Thank you for all you hard work!”
Stephanie Herzog
Former Counselor and Head of Student Support Services
The American International School of Abu Dhabi
*Survey conducted in June 2022 among learning support heads at 16 Dubai private schools.