ECA & school enrichment

ECA activities & school enrichment in Dubai.

Classroom-based English, robotics, AI and space programmes for primary and secondary schools across Dubai and the UAE — designed as extracurricular, after-school or curriculum enrichment.

8–10 weeks

One session each week

60–90 minutes

Adapted to age and school context

One specialist

Consistent facilitator wherever possible

Six ECA programme options

After-school and classroom enrichment for every age.

Each primary or secondary programme complements the school curriculum while giving students space to explore, create, collaborate and apply learning in authentic contexts.

Chinese and Russian primary students practising English storytelling together in a Dubai classroom
Primary

English Language Learning

English Explorers

Build confidence, vocabulary and communication through stories, speaking, games, drama and collaborative activities.

  • Speaking and listening
  • Vocabulary and reading for meaning
  • Storytelling and role-play
  • Questioning and collaboration

Final outcome: English Explorers Showcase — storytelling, presentation or performance.

Chinese and French secondary students presenting together during an English communication enrichment session
Secondary

English Language Learning

English Communication & Future Skills

Develop authentic communication skills for school, university and future professional contexts.

  • Presentation, discussion and debate
  • Persuasive and academic communication
  • Interview and networking skills
  • Responsible AI-supported language development

Final outcome: Communication Challenge — presentation, debate, pitch or interview simulation.

Primary students building robots alongside humanoid robots in a robotics workshop
Primary

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

Future Inventors — Robotics & AI

Introduce robotics, coding and AI through playful experimentation, construction and problem-solving.

  • Robots, coding and sequencing
  • Sensors and simple automation
  • Pattern recognition and introductory AI
  • Safe and responsible technology use

Final outcome: Future Inventors Challenge — demonstrate a robotic or AI-inspired solution.

Secondary students flying and programming drones during an AI and future technologies session
Secondary

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

AI, Robotics & Future Technologies

Explore how intelligent technologies work, where they are applied and the ethical questions surrounding their use.

  • Robotics, automation and computational thinking
  • Machine learning and generative AI
  • Prompting and human-AI interaction
  • Bias, privacy and future careers

Final outcome: AI & Robotics Innovation Challenge — develop or pitch a technology-enabled solution.

Primary students dressed as astronauts exploring a classroom full of planets
Primary

Space Science & Exploration

Young Space Explorers

Inspire curiosity about the universe through hands-on astronomy, space science and mission-based activities.

  • Earth, Moon, Sun and the Solar System
  • Stars, planets, rockets and astronauts
  • Satellites and space exploration
  • UAE achievements and mission design

Final outcome: Young Space Explorers Mission — present a model, investigation or proposed mission.

Secondary students in a classroom planetarium beneath a galaxy projection, with an observatory dome outside
Secondary

Space Science & Exploration

Space Science, Technology & Exploration

A STEM-focused programme exploring the science, engineering and technologies behind modern space exploration.

  • Astronomy, orbital science and satellites
  • Rocket science and planetary exploration
  • AI and robotics in space
  • UAE missions, careers and the space economy

Final outcome: Space Mission Design Challenge — design and present a scientific mission.

Space partnership opportunities: where appropriate and subject to confirmation, the Space Science strand can include enrichment developed with relevant organisations in Sharjah’s space and astronomy sector.

A consistent learning journey

Explore. Learn. Apply. Create. Share.

Students begin with a stimulating question, build knowledge, test ideas through practical activity, create something meaningful and share their outcome.

ExploreLearnApplyCreateShare

What schools can expect

  • Consistent specialist delivery
  • Learning beyond the classroom
  • Project-based, active sessions
  • Age-appropriate challenge
  • Visible end-of-programme outcomes
  • Flexible delivery around school needs

What students develop

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Digital literacy
  • Confidence and independent thinking

Questions from schools

ECA programme FAQs

What ECA activities does Umiverse offer to schools in Dubai and the UAE?

Umiverse offers six classroom-based programmes for primary and secondary students: English Explorers, English Communication & Future Skills, Future Inventors — Robotics & AI, AI, Robotics & Future Technologies, Young Space Explorers, and Space Science, Technology & Exploration.

Can the programmes run as after-school activities?

Yes. Schools can schedule the programmes as after-school activities, extracurricular activities, or curriculum enrichment. Delivery is adapted to the school timetable, facilities, cohort size, and learning priorities.

How long does a school enrichment programme last?

A typical programme runs for 8–10 weeks, with one 60–90 minute session each week. Umiverse can discuss a different format where a school needs it.

Are the ECA programmes suitable for primary and secondary students?

Yes. Each strand has a primary and a secondary option, with age-appropriate activities, challenge levels, and final outcomes.

What do students produce at the end of the programme?

Every programme ends with a visible outcome, such as a showcase, presentation, debate, robot or AI solution, or a designed space mission.

How can a school request an ECA proposal?

Use the Umiverse contact page to share your school, student age group, preferred programme, cohort size, and timetable. The team will then prepare a tailored proposal.

Designed around your school

Build the right enrichment cycle for your students.

We adapt cohort size, timetable, facilities and programme focus to your school’s priorities.

Request a proposal