Focus School

“With us, every child can succeed and learn!”

Through cognitive development, neuro-exercises, and playful learning formats, we develop children’s attention and memory, prepare them for Middelbare School, teach Russian through exploring the world around them, and develop algorithmic and creative thinking in parallel — through robotics-based tasks and work in the art studio.

Why do parents trust us?

The school has been successfully operating since 2017

During this time, more than 1,500 children have studied in our offline and online programs.

A proven approach to learning

Our program combines classical educational principles with our own teaching methods that have proven effective in practice.

A strong team of teachers

Our teachers are professionals who truly love both their subject and working with children.Together, they bring over 150 years of teaching experience, knowledge, and inspiration.

Flexible learning format

Study in the way that works best for you: in person in Almere (30 minutes from Amsterdam) or online from anywhere in Europe. Interactive lessons make learning engaging, clear, and effective.

We — Focus School

Focus School Almere is a children's educational center where kids learn to think, speak, understand, and build friendships.
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Here learning becomes engaging, and knowledge turns into personal discoveries.

We create an environment where every child feels confident, calm, and interested.

Here children are heard, supported, and developed with respect for their individuality.

Our educational system and philosophy

At Focus School we believe that children learn best when they understand why they need knowledge.We help children understand the structure of language, develop logical thinking, and give them tools to work independently with information.

Class formats

In-person classes (Almere)

1. Wednesday (groups for children 2–3 years old)
Development classes: 9:30 – 11:30

2. Saturday (groups for children 2–13 years old)
Main classes: 10:00 – 13:00, including:
— Development classes for the youngest children
— Russian language and literature
— Exploring the world around us
— English language
— Mathematics in Dutch

3. Additional classes (13:00 – 16:00)
— Attention and Memory course
— Art Studio
— Robotics

*The schedule and format of classes are adapted to the child’s age, parents’ preferences, and group dynamics.

Online classes

Online lessons take place Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 20:00. On Saturdays: 10:00 – 14:00
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Format: small groups, personalized approach, and interactive lessons

1. For children 5–8 years old
Russian language through exploring the world: speech development, reading, diction
— Neuromathematics course: development of logic, memory, and counting skills

2. For children 9–13 years old
Neurotriathlon course. Development of concentration, attention, and memory — skills that can be trained just like muscles. That’s exactly what we do: we help children develop their abilities effectively and build a love for learning.

Programs by age

Ages 2-3

Preparatory group.

Play-based learning focused on speech development, vocabulary expansion, and early cognitive development.

Ages 4-5

Children explore numbers, colors, materials, and shapes while completing creative tasks and learning basic mathematical concepts.They also develop communication skills and learn how to express their ideas confidently.

Ages 5–6

Children transition from syllable reading to fluent reading, learn simple sentences and short stories, expand vocabulary, and develop strong language foundations.

Ages 6–8

Interactive learning about the world around us: nature, space, the human body, transport, music, and everyday objects.Children deepen their curiosity and understanding of how the world works.

Ages 8–9

Students expand vocabulary, strengthen reading and grammar skills, and develop attention, memory, and logical thinking.

Ages 9–10

Children explore the basics of natural sciences, including biology, physics, chemistry, geography, astronomy, history, ecology, and economics.

Ages 11–13

Students gain deeper knowledge about the world, human anatomy, and environmental systems.They also improve communication skills and may prepare for international certification in Russian as a foreign language.

Our philosophy is simple: the greatest gift we can give a child is their development.

We teach children to think, ask questions, and understand how knowledge works in real life.Education should be dynamic, inspiring, and meaningful — and that is exactly what we strive to create.

This helps children develop:
— deep understanding
— strong motivation
— confidence in their abilities

We nurture not only intelligence but also curiosity, creativity, and the ability to apply knowledge in real life.