Sara Al-Naimi
Doha · QA
Mathematics · IGCSE
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Every session is built around the SABIS English curriculum, from phonics and sentence structure in Grade 1 to comprehension, grammar, and composition in Grade 5.
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SABIS English — Grades 1 to 5
The SABIS Elementary English curriculum moves students from letter recognition and early phonics through to paragraph writing, reading comprehension, and grammar analysis. Every skill is tracked through the SABIS Point System, so tutors know exactly which objective to address next.
Phonics and decoding — Letter-sound correspondence, blending, and CVC word recognition in Grades 1 and 2
Reading comprehension — Identifying main idea, sequencing events, and inferring meaning from SABIS-set texts
Grammar and punctuation — Subject-verb agreement, sentence types, tenses, and punctuation rules assessed per unit
Vocabulary development — Tier 2 academic vocabulary introduced progressively across all five elementary grades
Written composition — Sentences, paragraphs, descriptive writing, and structured responses aligned to SABIS Point System objectives
Talimat tutors support students across the full SABIS Elementary curriculum. Explore other subjects your child studies alongside English.
+ Additional SABIS subjects available on request. Contact us to discuss your child's needs.
SABIS Elementary uses a percentage-based grading system tracked through the Point System. Students receive weekly and periodic assessment scores that map directly to subject mastery.
Top Performers — Grade A Award
Achieving a consistent Grade A in SABIS English requires mastery of all Point System objectives for that term, demonstrated through both weekly quizzes and periodic assessments.
The grading descriptors shown here reflect the SABIS Elementary internal assessment framework and may differ from other curricula or external qualifications. Speak to your Academic Consultant for guidance specific to your child's school and year group.
Our students consistently achieve top grades.
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Personalised preparation from Day 1.
Matched to your child's grade and current SABIS unit in under 10 minutes.
Sara Al-Naimi
Doha · QA
Mathematics · IGCSE
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Dubai · AE
English · IB / SAT
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Riyadh · SA
Physics · A-Levels
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Manama · BH
Arabic · KG–G6
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The SABIS English curriculum moves faster than most parents expect. By Grade 3, students are writing structured paragraphs and identifying grammatical structures in unseen texts. This section explains what makes each stage demanding and what a 1:1 tutor changes.
The SABIS Point System breaks English into precise, sequential objectives. A student who misses one objective in phonics or sentence construction carries that gap into the next unit.
A live 1:1 tutor can identify exactly which Point System objective is unresolved and address it directly, something a classroom of 25 students cannot accommodate.
For families in the GCC following the SABIS Elementary English curriculum, online tutoring means consistent support without the logistics of commuting, and sessions can be scheduled Monday to Saturday in Gulf Standard Time.
Key takeaways
From the first session, your child's tutor works directly from the SABIS Point System objectives for their grade. Every step is visible to you on the parent dashboard.
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Your Academic Consultant matches your child with a tutor who knows the SABIS Elementary English curriculum and your child's current grade unit, usually within 10 minutes.
In the first session, the tutor identifies which SABIS Point System objectives your child has not yet secured, from phonics and decoding to paragraph construction and grammar rules.
Every live 1:1 session focuses on the specific English objectives your child needs. The tutor works through SABIS-style questions, reading tasks, and written exercises in real time.
After each session, the parent dashboard updates with what was covered, what was achieved, and what the next session will address. You see the detail, not just a summary.
Measured outcomes from students who joined Talimat for SABIS Elementary English support.
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Real feedback from GCC families whose children study the SABIS Elementary English curriculum.
Book Your Free Trial“My daughter was struggling with the SABIS reading comprehension units in Grade 3. After six sessions, she started identifying the main idea and supporting details on her own. The tutor knew exactly which Point System objectives she had missed.”
Hessa Al Mansoori
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Select your child's grade to see which English objectives we focus on and how sessions are structured.
Phonics, letter-sound blending, CVC word reading, and early sentence formation using SABIS Point System objectives for Year 1.
See Grade 1/sabis-tutors/elementary/english/grade-2Sight word fluency, short reading passages, punctuation basics, and simple paragraph comprehension aligned to SABIS Grade 2 objectives.
See Grade 2/sabis-tutors/elementary/english/grade-3Reading comprehension strategies, grammar rules, paragraph writing, and vocabulary expansion through the SABIS Point System.
See Grade 3/sabis-tutors/elementary/english/grades-4-5Multi-paragraph composition, inferencing, grammar analysis, and preparation for the SABIS Middle School English transition.
See Grades 4-5Other SABIS Elementary subjects
Everything GCC parents ask before booking a SABIS English session with Talimat.
During the first session, the tutor reviews your child's most recent SABIS assessment scores and identifies which Point System objectives are incomplete. Every subsequent session targets those specific gaps rather than covering the whole unit again.
Yes. Tutors work with the SABIS English course materials for the relevant grade, including the textbook exercises and workbook tasks your child is already using at school. Sessions reinforce the same content, not a parallel curriculum.
Absolutely. Phonics and decoding are foundational SABIS Point System objectives in Grades 1 and 2. The tutor will identify exactly which letter-sound correspondences or blending skills need attention and work through them in a structured sequence.
All Talimat sessions are live and 1:1. There is no recorded or asynchronous content. Your child works directly with the tutor in real time, which means the tutor can respond to errors, explain a rule differently, and adapt the session immediately.
Yes. The parent dashboard is updated after every session with a summary of which Point System objectives were addressed, what progress was made, and what the next session will focus on.
Most families in the GCC book one to two sessions per week. For students preparing for a SABIS periodic assessment or catching up after a gap, two sessions per week gives faster, more measurable progress.
Talimat tutors cover Grades 1 through 5 of the SABIS Elementary English curriculum, from early phonics and reading readiness through to multi-paragraph composition and grammar analysis in Grade 5.
No. There is no enrolment deposit, no hidden fees, and no minimum commitment. You can cancel anytime. Sessions start from AED 30 per hour for Grades 1 to 8.
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SABIS English Curriculum Specialist, BA English Language, PGCE Primary
Sarah Pemberton has over twelve years of experience teaching English within the SABIS Educational System at elementary level across the UAE and Qatar. She holds a BA in English Language and a PGCE in Primary Education, and has worked extensively with the SABIS Point System to design targeted intervention programmes for students in Grades 1 through 5. Sarah has supported curriculum alignment projects at SABIS-affiliated schools and contributes to Talimat's tutor vetting and training for the SABIS elementary strand. Her expertise spans phonics instruction, reading comprehension development, and written composition at the elementary level.
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