The Programme

A Structured Coaching Programme That Builds Skills for Life — Not Just the Next Exam

One-to-one executive function coaching for students aged 11–18 across Dubai. Tailored to your child. Grounded in neuroscience. Built around the IB and international school system.

New to this? Start with the executive function skills teenagers need, then see the five-domain coaching curriculum.

Is This the Right Programme for Your Child?

This programme is designed for students who are capable — but struggling to show it.

Your child might be bright, hardworking, and well-supported at home. But if they're consistently missing deadlines, shutting down under pressure, losing track of tasks, or unable to start even when they know what they need to do — the problem isn't effort or intelligence.

It's executive function.

These are the self-management skills that allow students to plan, organise, regulate their emotions, and follow through — and they're rarely taught explicitly in school.

This programme teaches them.

This is a strong fit if your child:

  • ✓Struggles with procrastination or task initiation
  • ✓Gets overwhelmed during exam season
  • ✓Has been diagnosed with ADHD or shows executive dysfunction traits
  • ✓Is capable but underperforming relative to their potential
  • ✓Relies on parents for reminders, organisation, and motivation
  • ✓Is preparing for IB, A-Level, or IGCSE and needs stronger independent study habits

How the Programme Works

Step 1 — Week 1

Free Consultation

We start with a 30-minute conversation with you and your child. I assess their current executive function profile — where they're struggling, what's driving it, and what will move the needle fastest. No forms, no diagnosis required. Just a clear picture of where we are and where we're going.

Step 2 — Ongoing

Tailored Coaching Sessions

Weekly 1-to-1 online sessions, so families anywhere in Dubai or the UAE can take part. Each session is structured around your child's actual workload — real assignments, real deadlines, real pressure — so skills are built in context, not in theory. Sessions typically run 60 minutes.

Step 3 — Every 4 Weeks

Parent Updates & Progress Reviews

You'll receive regular updates so you know exactly what we're working on and how your child is progressing. Every 4 weeks, we review goals and adjust the plan. You stay informed without needing to chase.

The 5 Core Skills We Build Together

Every student's programme is different, but all coaching draws from the same evidence-based framework targeting the five executive function domains that matter most for academic success.

Organisation & Time Management

Building systems that work independently of parental reminders.

Task Initiation

Breaking through procrastination and the paralysis of getting started.

Emotion Regulation

Managing exam anxiety, frustration, and overwhelm without shutting down.

Study Skills & Academic Performance

Revision planning, IB-specific strategies, and sustainable study habits.

Independence & Self-Monitoring

Developing the metacognitive skills to self-correct and self-advocate.

For a detailed breakdown of exactly what we build in each domain, see the full coaching curriculum.

Investment

The programme is delivered on a monthly retainer basis, giving your child consistent support and allowing genuine skill development over time.

From AED 4,000 per 4-week cycle

This includes weekly 1-to-1 sessions, a tailored coaching plan, all materials and resources, and regular parent progress updates.

Most families see meaningful change within 4–6 weeks. The skills built in this programme last a lifetime.

To discuss whether this programme is the right fit for your child, book a free 30-minute assessment. No commitment required.

Why Families Across Dubai Trust Executive Skills Dubai

Lewis isn't a generalist coach or a tutor who added "executive function" to their website. He's spent 7 years working inside Dubai's international school system.

He understands the education system, the pressure of academics, the way schools operate — because he works inside them every day.

That means your child gets coaching that's grounded in how their actual school works, built around their real curriculum, and delivered by someone who has spent years identifying exactly why capable students underperform.

"We tried tutoring for 2 years. This is what we should have done first."

— Leon Smith · Google Review

Ready to Find Out if This Is Right for Your Child?

Start with a free 30-minute assessment. We'll talk through where your child is struggling, what's driving it, and whether this programme is the right fit. No pressure. No obligation.

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