What age is Brain O Brain abacus for at Alpha Mindz?

The centre says Brain O Brain is for children aged 5 to 14.

How long does each abacus level take?

Brain O Brain is a level-wise programme, and each level takes three months to complete.

How are the handwriting classes run?

Either as a regular programme with classes twice a week, or as a fast-track programme of 16 back-to-back classes completed within a month.

How much do classes cost?

Fees are not published on the centre's website. Ask the provider on WhatsApp (+971 55 634 8922).

Does Alpha Mindz run holiday camps?

Yes. The centre runs Spring and Summer camps with skits, creative writing, art and craft and games. Dates, ages and fees are not published, so ask the provider.

Is there a free trial class?

The website doesn't mention one. Ask the provider.

Alpha Mindz Institute: abacus, handwriting and camps in Al Nahda

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Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Nahda

Alpha Mindz Institute is a small learning centre on the 4th floor of the Sundos Building in Al Nahda 2, running after-school programmes for children. Its main course is Brain O Brain, which the centre describes as a whole-brain development programme for children aged 5 to 14, combining abacus and mental arithmetic with NLP and life skills such as role play, storytelling and group discussion. It runs in levels, and each level takes three months. Alongside abacus there are handwriting classes, taken either twice a week or as a fast-track course of 16 back-to-back classes finished within a month, and a personality development programme called Stars of Success, covering self-confidence, public speaking, time management and emotional intelligence. The centre also runs Spring and Summer camps with skits, creative writing, art and craft and games. It is led by managing director Ruchi Rastogi, a psychologist, and is rated 5.0 on Google from 53 reviews.

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The activity

Abacus, explained

Abacus maths teaches children to calculate with a bead frame, moving beads to add, subtract and more. With practice, many children start to picture the beads in their head and work sums out mentally, which is where the name 'mental arithmetic' comes from. Classes are hands-on, mixing bead work with timed practice sheets and games, and children move up through levels as they master each set of skills. Parents often look at it for number confidence, focus and concentration. Many programmes start from around age 4 or 5, but check the starting age with each provider, as it varies from one programme to another.

Who it's for

Children aged 5 to 14 for the Brain O Brain abacus programme (as stated on alphamindz.org). The enquiry form lists child ages from 5 to 16. Age bands for handwriting, personality development and camps are not published, so ask the centre.

What to expect

Brain O Brain is taught level by level, with each level taking three months; alongside abacus and mental arithmetic, sessions include role play, group discussions and storytelling. Handwriting runs as a regular course twice a week, or as a fast-track of 16 back-to-back classes completed within a month. Stars of Success sessions use games, activities, stories, videos and music, and children are given a 'mission' to complete after each session. The centre's site does not mention a trial class, class sizes or what to bring, so ask the centre when you enquire on WhatsApp.

Highlights

Brain O Brain abacus programme for ages 5 to 14, mixing abacus, mental arithmetic, NLP and life skills (alphamindz.org)
Abacus runs in levels, each taking three months (alphamindz.org)
Handwriting twice a week, or a fast-track of 16 classes within a month (alphamindz.org)
Stars of Success personality development: self-confidence, public speaking, time management (alphamindz.org)
Spring and Summer camps with skits, creative writing, art and craft and games (alphamindz.org)
Rated 5.0 on Google from 53 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Alpha Mindz Institute is rated 5.0 on Google from 53 reviews, with 51 five-star and 2 four-star ratings. Parent reviews quoted on the centre's own site mention visible progress in handwriting, abacus classes that feel like play, a homely feel from the teachers, and regular tests and homework follow-up.

The facts

Ages: Brain O Brain abacus: 5 to 14 years
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: Abacus: each level takes three months. Handwriting: twice a week, or fast-track 16 back-to-back classes within a month. Class timings not published.
Where: #411, 4th Floor, Sundos Building, Amman Street, Al Nahda 2, Dubai
How to book: wa.me/971556348922 · +971 55 634 8922 · +971 58 589 4766 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day9am–7pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classroom is on the 4th floor, #411, Sundos Building, Al Nahda 2 (alphamindz.org)
Enquiries by WhatsApp on +971 55 634 8922, or email [email protected] (alphamindz.org)
Listed on Google as women-owned (Google listing)
Fees and class timings are not published online; ask the centre