Samia Khwaja
Head of Curriculum - Kids First Group
I am an education and compliance leader with over 20 years of experience across the UAE and North America. I served as Group Compliance and Standards Director at Kids First Group for 7 years, overseeing quality assurance and regulatory alignment across 36 nurseries, with more than 5,000 children and 1,000 staff. Currently I am serving as the Head of Curriculum at Kids First Group.
With a background that bridges Montessori education, early childhood development, and regulatory compliance, I have played a key role in building frameworks with ADEK and embedding sustainable, child-centered practices across multiple settings. I am a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – International (CCEP-I) and have led initiatives in academic standards, staff training, quality assruance , and parent engagement.
Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments, I bring both strategic oversight and hands-on experience in shaping educational ecosystems that prioritize child identity, wellbeing, and holistic development.
