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— The World’s Leading Neuroscience-Based Nursery & Kindergarten in Dubai (Ages 1.5–6).
Masterminds ELC is an internationally awarded center where world-class research shapes the "First 2,000 Days" of a child's life. Our model blends academic excellence with neuroscience and whole-child development to ensure your child stays years ahead of traditional benchmarks. At Masterminds ELC, education is bespoke, joyful, and rigorous—designed to develop intellectual strength, physical confidence, and social intelligence from the very beginning.
— In Collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative
Masterminds maintains an ongoing research collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the world’s leading centers for neuroscience and human behavior. This collaboration informs how our youngest students learn and develop—ensuring our approach evolves alongside the latest scientific understanding of the developing brain. At Masterminds ELC, neuroscience is foundational.
- At Masterminds ELC, neuroscience is not a trend—it is foundational.
— Designed for Families Who Expect More Than “Good Enough”
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Education is intentionally designed around how the young brain actually learns. We integrate six decades of child development research to create an environment that is precise and evidence-based.
An architecture for exceptional development that integrates intellectual, physical, and social growth across every dimension of a child’s potential.
Real-world learning and experiential education ensure even our youngest students apply knowledge meaningfully.
With micro-class sizes of just 5–6 students, every learner is seen, supported, and challenged daily during their most critical years.
Our educators are subject-matter experts and mentors who know each child deeply, guiding their growth with trust and continuity.
Education is intentionally designed around how the young brain actually learns. We integrate six decades of child development research to create an environment that is precise and evidence-based.
An architecture for exceptional development that integrates intellectual, physical, and social growth across every dimension of a child’s potential.
Real-world learning and experiential education ensure even our youngest students apply knowledge meaningfully.
With micro-class sizes of just 5–6 students, every learner is seen, supported, and challenged daily during their most critical years.
Our educators are subject-matter experts and mentors who know each child deeply, guiding their growth with trust and continuity.
Recognized globally for innovation, academic excellence, and holistic development, Masterminds represents a new standard in education—designed for families who value depth, rigor, and long-term impact.
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Foundational language immersion, sensory mastery, and purposeful movement.
Accelerated inquiry-based learning, social confidence, and introductory logic.
Advanced primary readiness, leadership foundations, and complex problem-solving.
— From Early Excellence to Primary Mastery.
The Masterminds journey does not end at age six. Our ELC graduates receive priority matriculation into Masterminds VIP Dubai, our exclusive micro-school for Primary and Middle Years (Ages 6–14). This ensures the same neuroscience-backed rigor and personalized 5–6 student groups continue through their most formative academic years.
Hear from our academic team as they share how ultra-small classes, holistic child development, and our award-winning neuroscience approach unlock each child’s highest potential.
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Masterminds is part of a growing global network of micro-schools committed to redefining education for the future.
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Discover the Masterminds VIP Dubai Pathway (Ages 6–14).
Masterminds is redefining what school can be — blending rigorous academics, daily enrichment, and real-world learning in small groups of 5–6. Backed by decades of educational research and global experience, we prepare children not just for school, but for life.
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Core Program: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Comprehensive Program: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Extended Enrichment: Until 3:00 PM
Extra Enrichment Activities: until 3:00 PM
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