EYFS assessment for British schools in the Middle East
Know exactly what each child needs next
Profile every child across all seven areas in minutes. Get next steps written by early years specialists. Share progress with parents, from 12 months to the end of Year 1.
UCL“Arc Pathway has a significant positive effect on teacher competence”University College London study (2025)Watch a quick product tourChosen by British international schools across the Middle East, and in 27+ countries
The whole child, at a glance
Every child's development in one clear picture
Each arc shows where a child is in an area of learning, in small steps from 12 months to the end of Year 1. Next steps are ready to use.
Illustration of a child's profile in Arc Pathway, including the optional Arabic Language Arc.
What only Arc does
Built to tell you what each child needs
See the whole child
A sensitive profile across seven areas, including wellbeing, shown as simple arcs. Minutes per child.
Know what to do next
Personalised next steps and support plans for every child, written by early years specialists. You're never starting from a blank page.
Evidence you can trust
Researchers at UCL found teachers using Arc were significantly better at assessing and supporting development than non-users, even allowing for experience and qualifications.
Read the studyArabic language assessment, in the same platform
The Arabic Language Arc lets you assess each child's Arabic from their own starting point, link observations to descriptors, and evidence progress for leaders, parents and inspectors.
Find out about the Arabic Language Arc →
Native and non-native descriptors
Choose the right descriptor set for each child, aligned to MoE Arabic descriptors.
Every domain, over time
Listening, conversation, reading and writing, tracked for every child in the class.
Reports leaders can use
Pupil reports and cohort data by class, year group and subgroup. The evidence KHDA expects in Dubai.
Everything in one place
Everything a learning journal does. And the part it can't.
Arc does all the day-to-day recording you rely on now, then adds what no learning journal can: a clear view of what each child needs next.
Everything you'd expect
All included in your Arc subscription
Only with Arc
What turns your records into next steps
In their words
What early years leaders in the Middle East say
I don't think I've ever been so blown away by a product in the 20 years I've been working in EYFS.
This is a fantastic resource for raising standards in the early years. It is a genius idea that greatly supports teachers' subject knowledge and data literacy.
Doing the assessment profiles for the first time was honestly a eureka moment. Wow!
Already using another system?
Switching is easier than you think
We train your team
By video call, at a time that suits you.
We set up your site
Send us a few details about your setting and we do the rest.
You add your children
Upload your whole cohort in minutes with bulk upload.
You can be up and running in a few hours. Training and support are free and unlimited.
Simple pricing
One subscription. Everything included.
- Priced per child, per year
- No set-up fees
- Unlimited staff and parents
- Training and support included
- Discounts for school groups
We'll give you an exact quote after the demo.
Your demo
What happens in your 20-minute demo
- 20 minutes on Microsoft Teams, in your time zone
- See a real child's profile, next steps and reports
- Bring colleagues if you like
- No obligation
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Does it work for British international schools?
Yes. Schools in 27+ countries use Arc Pathway, including across the UAE, Qatar and Egypt. It is aligned to EYFS and other frameworks, and covers FS1, FS2 and Year 1.
Can we assess children's Arabic too?
Yes, with the Arabic Language Arc, an optional add-on. It covers native and non-native speakers, links observations to Arabic descriptors, and produces individual pupil reports and cohort data, including the evidence KHDA expects in Dubai.
Need a bit longer?
Our demos last 20 minutes. If you'd like more time, send us an email at info@arcpathway.com and we'll arrange a longer meeting.
What happens after the demo?
We can send you a quote, and give you access to a demo site so you and your team can explore Arc Pathway in your own time. No pressure and no hard sell.
How is it priced?
Per child, per year. No set-up fees, no charge for staff or parents, and training and support are included. We'll give you an exact quote after the demo.
Do we still need a separate learning journal?
No. Arc Pathway includes a full learning journal, with observations, photos, videos and parent sharing, so everything is in one place.
How hard is it to switch?
We train your team, set up your site and help you upload your cohort. We can set you up in just a few hours.
Is our data safe?
Your data is stored in the UK, in Microsoft Azure UK data centres, with backups also kept in the UK. We can send our terms and data protection documents to your data protection lead.
Can we use Zoom or Google Meet instead?
Yes. We run demos on Microsoft Teams, but we're happy to use whatever works best for your school. Just let us know when you book.
What is holistic assessment in early childhood?
Holistic assessment looks at the whole child: their wellbeing, social development, physical growth and learning, rather than academic milestones alone. How a child feels has a direct impact on how they learn, so meaningful assessment should reflect every area of development.
What are personalised next steps?
Specific, practical suggestions for supporting an individual child, based on where they are now, rather than generic activities or the next item on a checklist. Arc Pathway writes them for every child, drawing on guidance from early years specialists.
Ready when you are
See how Arc Pathway could work for you
Just 20 minutes on Microsoft Teams, at a time that suits you. No obligation.
Book a 20-minute demo