From what age can my child start mental arithmetic at IQ007?

The centre's English site lists the mental arithmetic course from 4 years old. Its Russian page says the abacus course is designed for preschool and school-age children, with preschoolers starting on numbers, shapes and single-digit counting.

How long is the course and how often are classes?

The mental arithmetic course is listed as 72 lessons, two to three times a week. Lesson length and class times for mental arithmetic are not published, so ask the provider.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The first lesson is free: the centre describes it as a chance to meet a teacher, see the method and plan lessons. For English, the trial is with your child's future teacher.

How much does it cost?

Fees are not published on the website. Ask the provider by phone or WhatsApp on +971 55 598 1700.

Is the Russian primary programme an after-school class?

No. It follows the School of Russia curriculum for grades 1-4 (ages 6-11) and runs Monday to Friday, typically 9AM-12:10PM, with 45-minute lessons. Monthly payment and family discounts are offered; fees are not published, so ask the provider.

What language are lessons taught in?

The website is in Russian and English, and the Growing Minds educators are described as Russian-speaking. English classes are taught in English, and the Russian primary programme in Russian. Speed reading and the literacy course are presented in Russian on the site, so ask which language your child's group uses.

IQ007: mental arithmetic, speed reading and English in JLT

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IQ007 is the Dubai centre of a network of learning centres, teaching from an office in Indigo Tower, JLT. Its mental arithmetic course is built on the abacus: younger children start with numbers, shapes and single-digit counting on the beads, then move on to adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing two- and three-digit numbers, and finally to working sums in their heads. The English site lists it from age 4, as 72 lessons at two to three sessions a week. The centre also runs speed reading (from 4), a literacy and handwriting course (spelling, punctuation and calligraphy, taught in Russian; the English site calls it Creative Writing, from 6), English for children in mini-groups, and Growing Minds, a development programme from 2.5 years with Russian-speaking educators. Separately, a Russian-curriculum primary programme (School of Russia, grades 1-4, ages 6-11) runs in school hours, Monday to Friday mornings, usually 9AM-12:10PM. The first lesson is free. Fees are not published on the site.

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The activity

Abacus, explained

Mental arithmetic starts on the abacus, a frame of beads where each rod stands for ones, tens, hundreds and so on. Children first learn to add and subtract by moving the beads with their fingers, then gradually picture the abacus in their heads and do the same sums without touching it. Parents usually choose it to build number confidence, concentration and working memory alongside school maths. Classes tend to mix bead work, worksheets and quick-fire mental sums, and many centres take children from around four or five, once they know their numbers to ten and can sit at a table for a lesson.

Who it's for

Mental arithmetic and speed reading: children from 4 years (the courses also take adults). Literacy and handwriting (called Creative Writing on the English site, taught in Russian): from 6 years. Russian-curriculum primary programme: grades 1-4, ages 6 to 11, held on weekday mornings in place of regular school hours. Growing Minds development programme: from 2.5 years. English: children at any level, from beginners up. Much of the site is in Russian and the Growing Minds educators are described as Russian-speaking, so it will particularly suit Russian-speaking families, though English is taught to all.

What to expect

The first lesson is free: the centre describes it as a chance to meet a teacher, see the school and its method, find out how interested your child is and where their strengths lie, and plan lessons from there. For English, the trial is taken with your child's future teacher rather than a sales manager. The mental arithmetic course runs as 72 lessons, two to three times a week. For English, groups are capped at six and classes last 60-90 minutes. Lesson length and group size for mental arithmetic, and what to bring, are not published: ask the provider when you book the trial.

Highlights

Abacus-based mental arithmetic from age 4, 72 lessons at 2-3 sessions a week (iq007.ae)
First lesson free, a chance to meet a teacher and see the method (iq007.ae)
Speed reading from 4, and a Russian-language literacy and handwriting course from 6 (iq007.ae)
English for children in mini-groups of up to 6, 2-3 times a week, 60-90 minute classes; ask whether children's groups run online (iq007.ae)
Russian-curriculum primary programme (grades 1-4, ages 6-11) on weekday mornings, usually 9AM-12:10PM, and Growing Minds from 2.5 years (iq007.ae)
4.9 on Google from 34 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

IQ007 has 4.9 on Google from 34 reviews: 33 are five stars and one is a single star.

The facts

Ages: Mental arithmetic and speed reading: from 4
Literacy and handwriting (Creative Writing): from 6
Russian primary programme grades 1-4: 6-11
Growing Minds: from 2.5 years
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Russian primary programme (grades 1-4): Mon-Fri mornings, typically 9AM-12:10PM, 45-minute lessons; Growing Minds (from 2.5 years): daily, weekly or monthly (5 days a week) memberships, hours: ask the provider; mental arithmetic: 72 lessons, 2-3 times a week; English for children: 2-3 times a week, 60-90 minutes per class. Class times for mental arithmetic, speed reading and Growing Minds: ask the provider
Trial: First lesson free (for English, with your child's future teacher)
Languages: Russian, English
Where: Office 205, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
How to book: iq007.ae · +971 55 598 1700 · wa.me/971555981700 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Fri9am–7pm
Sat10am–3pm
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Good to know

Office 205, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, JLT; the centre says you can walk from Dubai Marina Mall via the DMCC metro footbridge over Sheikh Zayed Road (iq007.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating and toilet (Google listing)
The website is in Russian and English; the Growing Minds educators are Russian-speaking, and the speed reading and literacy courses are presented in Russian (iq007.ae)
Fees are not listed on the site; the Russian primary programme offers monthly payment and family discounts (iq007.ae)