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"A visual representation of UAE as a tree would find BON branches in almost every established community, skyrocketing children's accessibility to quality learning within the whole nation."
That's how Dr.dana Gandhi, CEO and founder of British Orchard Nursery and Training Center describes the UAE's most-awarded nursery chain, which has more than 30 locations in the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
It's also the largest health, safety, and quality certified nursery chain in the region, per a press release.
BON's educational philosophy, Gandhi says in the release, "is dedicated to developing future change makers and innovators and strongly believes that when children are encouraged to tap into their potential to use their imagination, then magical creative thinking is developed."
BON's curriculum includes English, Arabic, Islamic, and French studies, as well as extra-curricular activities like drumming, soccer clubs, music, and dance and gymnastics, per the press release.
It's also the first nursery in the region to introduce the EQ Curriculum in Early Years and Project-based learning with 100% focus on child development and achievement as per the latest UK Curriculum.
"Since we are constantly reviewing and updating our curriculum in line with the global and country-specific requirements and goals, our
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