Early Years - Pearson Edexcel Reception Pathway
A two-year start for ages 3 to 5
Pearson Edexcel Reception and Early Years is a two-year programme for children aged 3 to 5. At Hayl International School, this stage gives every child a warm, structured start to school life while helping teachers understand the level each learner is working at and how learning progresses over time. The programme is built around three Pearson Edexcel curriculum areas: English, Maths, and World Around Us. In class, children listen, speak, count, compare, explore, create, and play through carefully planned activities that build confidence, communication, number sense, curiosity, independence, and strong learning habits. This stage lays the foundation for the Pearson iProgress pathway. Learners finish Early Years ready to move confidently into Key Stage 1 and the wider iPrimary curriculum.
What Pupils Learn in Early Years at Our School
Reception & Early Years at Hayl International School
We offers Pearson Edexcel Reception and Early Years programme as a two-year stage for children aged 3 to 5. It forms the first step of the iProgress pathway, preparing learners for progression to iPrimary, iLowerSecondary, and International GCSE.
Five curriculum areas
Pearson Edexcel Early Years focuses on English, Maths, World Around Us, Arabic & Islamic study, giving young learners an age-appropriate balance of language, numeracy,discovery, Arabic words, and Foundational Islamic studies .
How learning happens
- English - stories, talk, listening, early phonics, and mark making.
- Maths - counting, comparing, pattern, shape, measure, and practical problem solving.
- World Around Us - people, places, nature, technology, and everyday discovery.
- Arabic & Islamic study - introducing basic Arabic letters, sounds, and simple words, alongside Dua recitation and foundational Islamic studies from a young age.
We follow a structured approach to planning, teaching, and assessment.
Hayl International School utilises high-quality teaching and learning resources to support lesson planning, effective classroom delivery, and continuous assessment, ensuring children develop secure routines and make steady progress throughout the two years.
What children build by the end of this stage
- Confidence in speaking, listening, and joining in.
- Early reading, writing, and number readiness.
- Curiosity about the world and how things work.
- Independence, routines, and positive relationships.
Progression to Key Stage 1
- Moves directly into Pearson Edexcel iPrimary.
- Builds the habits and vocabulary needed for Key Stage 1.
- Gives children a confident start to formal subject learning.
