Get your child confident in SABIS Elementary Art.
One-to-one online sessions with a specialist SABIS Art tutor, built around your child's Art syllabus and grade level. Book a trial in minutes.
What every parent should know about SABIS Elementary Art.
SABIS Elementary Art develops foundational creative and visual skills in younger learners. Understanding how the subject is structured and assessed helps families choose the right support at the right time.
SABIS Elementary Art is the structured visual arts programme delivered in SABIS-network schools for primary-age students. It builds core skills in drawing, colour, composition, and creative expression across the elementary years.
Assessment in SABIS Elementary Art combines in-class project work, sketchbook portfolios and periodic SABIS Subject Achievement Tests (SATs). Grades reflect both creative output and an understanding of the taught techniques across each unit.
Support is most valuable ahead of term assessments and SABIS SAT periods. Beginning one-to-one sessions a few weeks before a test series gives students time to consolidate technique and build creative confidence.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around your child's gaps
The tutor identifies exactly which techniques or concepts are holding your child back and focuses every session on closing those specific gaps.
Syllabus-matched project practice
Every task and creative brief is drawn from the actual SABIS Art units your child is working through, so practice directly supports what the school is assessing.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session you receive a brief progress note covering what was covered, what improved, and what to focus on next.
Creative foundations built lesson by lesson.
SABIS Elementary Art is the visual arts programme taught across SABIS-network primary schools. It introduces young learners to drawing, colour theory, and composition through a structured, skills-based curriculum delivered year by year.
Students are assessed through in-class projects, portfolio submissions, and SABIS Subject Achievement Tests. Grades reflect both technical skill and creative understanding, with the SAT results feeding directly into a student's overall academic record.
One-to-one lessons follow the exact SABIS unit sequence the student's school uses. Nothing drifts from the real assessment criteria, so every session builds skills that show up in graded work and SAT results.
What a one-to-one SABIS Elementary Art lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a four-phase structure: recap what was taught, introduce the target skill, apply it through a guided project task, then review and set next steps. Clear, repeatable, and built around your child.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick check
The tutor opens with two or three quick questions to see what the student remembers from the last session and where any uncertainty remains.
Example: The tutor asks the student to name the three primary colours and explain what happens when two are mixed, revisiting the previous session on colour theory.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target skill
The tutor introduces the new technique or concept from the current SABIS Art unit, demonstrating step by step and checking understanding as they go.
Example: Introducing shading techniques using hatching and cross-hatching, tied to the SABIS unit on form and three-dimensional drawing.
- 25-50 min
Guided project practice
The student works through a short creative task that mirrors the type of project assessed in school, with the tutor giving live feedback on technique and composition.
Example: The student sketches a simple still life using the hatching techniques just taught, with the tutor annotating the shared screen to guide corrections in real time.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was achieved, agrees a short practice task for before the next session, and logs the session notes for the parent.
Example: Homework set to complete a coloured version of the still life sketch and photograph it to share at the start of the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a session note covering the skill taught, what the student did well, and the homework set. All session recordings and shared resources are saved to the student's account and accessible at any time.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's grade, SABIS unit, and upcoming assessment.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist SABIS Art tutor.
Trial lesson
Book a trial session to see how the tutor and child work together.
Start regular sessions
Schedule weekly lessons around your family's timetable.
The creative foundation that carries forward through every SABIS year.
SABIS Elementary Art is the structured visual arts programme in SABIS-network primary schools. It covers drawing, colour, and composition, assessed through projects, portfolios, and SABIS Subject Achievement Tests across each academic term.
One-to-one online tutoring maps directly to the SABIS unit your child is studying right now, reinforcing the exact skills and concepts their teacher is assessing. Support is specific, not generic.
SABIS Elementary subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for SABIS tutoring.
My daughter was really struggling to keep up with the SABIS Art projects. After just a few sessions her confidence jumped and her teacher actually commented on the improvement. We couldn't be happier.
The tutor was so patient and always prepared with materials that matched exactly what the school was doing. It saved us so much stress in the weeks before the SAT.
I used to find Art boring but now I actually enjoy it. My tutor shows me new techniques every session and explains why they matter for the projects we get graded on.
Flexible scheduling made all the difference for us. We booked sessions around swimming practice and the tutor was always ready on time. My son's Art grades have gone up noticeably this term.
SABIS Elementary Art tutoring - your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the SABIS Art syllabus specifically?+
Yes. Every SABIS Art tutor on Tuitional is trained on the SABIS curriculum and works from the same unit sequence your child's school follows. Sessions cover the exact topics and project types assessed in class and in SABIS SATs.
?What age is SABIS Elementary Art tutoring suitable for?+
SABIS Elementary Art tutoring is suitable for students in Grades 1 through 5, typically aged 6 to 11. Whether your child needs help with a specific project, a technique, or building confidence ahead of a SAT period, sessions are adapted to their exact grade and unit.
?How many sessions does my child need before seeing improvement?+
Most students see a noticeable improvement in technique and confidence within three to five sessions. Progress depends on the starting point and how close an assessment is. Your tutor will review progress after each lesson and adjust the plan accordingly.
?Can sessions fit around our school and activity schedule?+
Yes. Tuitional offers flexible scheduling around each family's timetable. You choose the days and times that work, and the platform is available 24/7. Many families in the GCC book evening or weekend slots without any difficulty.
?What happens if the first tutor isn't the right fit?+
Tuitional offers a free re-match if the first tutor pairing doesn't feel right. There is no penalty and no delay. We reassign your child to another SABIS Art specialist and the next session goes ahead as planned.
?How much does SABIS Elementary Art tutoring cost?+
Rates for elementary-level tutoring start from AED 35 per hour. You can pay per session or purchase a package with no lock-in commitment. Full pricing details are on the Tuitional tutoring packages page.
Book a SABIS Elementary Art trial lesson today.
Tell us your child's grade and current SABIS unit. We'll match them with the right tutor and confirm a session time that suits your family.
- Matched to your child's exact SABIS Art unit
- Live one-to-one session with a specialist tutor
- Flexible times, no long-term commitment
- Session recorded and saved to your account