Gowbell Abacus Academy builds Concentration, Visualization and Listening skills through a proven, structured abacus and mental arithmetic program — for children aged 4 to 13.
As a young UAE brand that has become globally known, Gowbell Abacus Academy is a leading ISO 9001:2008-certified brand and has proven to be one of the best in the abacus education industry — a top education brand across Asia and beyond.
Through our concept of "Think Quick," Gowbell has sparked a revolution in the education industry, with more and more parents choosing Gowbell Abacus Academy as their preferred knowledge-improvement centre for their children.
Gowbell Abacus Academy has carved a systematic development program designed to take Abacus education to every child aged 4 to 13, worldwide.
The abacus is a whole-brain training tool — every level of practice builds these core skills further.
The core skill practiced throughout — a child's ability to focus fully on the task at hand.
Children learn to picture the abacus in their mind, building strong visual memory along the way.
Listening-based calculations sharpen focus and train the ear alongside the mind.
From basic addition to multi-digit multiplication and division — all performed in the mind.
Regular practice strengthens visual memory, helping children retain and recall information faster.
As speed and accuracy improve, children carry that confidence into schoolwork and beyond.
The abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool that has been in use since ancient times — in the Near East, Europe, China and Russia — long before the written numeral system. It consists of rows of movable beads representing digits, manipulated to add, subtract, and even find square or cube roots.
Modern designs, like the Japanese soroban, are still used for real calculations today. While calculators have taken over daily use, the abacus remains one of the most effective tools for teaching children arithmetic — training the brain, not just the fingers.
Instead of dull, opaque beads, the Gowbell Abacus uses bright colours to strengthen visualization and leave a stronger impression on visual memory — making every practice session more effective.
Designed by child experts to build Concentration, Visualization and Listening skills — progressively, level by level. Every level runs 3 months and ends with a completion certificate.
Focus: Introduction to the Abacus frame, beam, pointers and rod; correct posture and discipline; play-way learning to build focus and interest.
Syllabus: Basic introduction; addition & subtraction; speed writing; mental & flash cards; Abacus 1-digit (3 rows), 1–2 digit (3/4/5 rows).
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: Speed writing, direct & indirect view; number familiarity; visualization skill introduced — activating the right brain.
Syllabus: Addition & subtraction; Abacus 2-digit (3 rows), 3-digit (3 rows); mental 1-digit (3 rows); fixed-number exercises, speed writing, listening, flash cards.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: Speed writing strengthened further; listening-based calculations introduced; visualization practice advances.
Syllabus: Addition & subtraction; Abacus 2-digit (5 rows), 3-digit (3/4 rows); mental 1–2 digit (5 rows); single-digit mental multiplication; jumbled dictation, fingering, flash cards.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: Concentration strengthens appreciably; faster fingering exercises translate to calculation speed; visualization range increases.
Syllabus: Table practice 1–99; addition & subtraction; Abacus multi-digit combinations (up to 8 rows); mental 1-digit (7–8 rows); 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: Goal-planning skills emerge; memory and calculation speed reach higher levels; meditative concentration begins.
Syllabus: Addition & subtraction; multi-digit Abacus & mental work up to 9 rows; multiplication and division (2–3 digit); backward fingering exercises.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: More complex calculations strengthen concentration for faster, more accurate image manipulation; memory skills strengthen further.
Syllabus: Addition & subtraction; multi-digit Abacus & mental (up to 12 rows); 3–4 digit multiplication & division; oral tables, rapid sums, flash cards.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: Decimal calculations introduce new challenges to concentration and speed; listening-based calculations strengthen listening skills.
Syllabus: Addition & subtraction with decimals; multi-digit Abacus (up to 15 rows) & mental work; 4-digit multiplication, 5-digit division; rapid rounds, flash cards.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
Focus: Writing and calculation speed reach a peak; division brings new challenges; concentration, visualization and listening skills become life-long abilities.
Syllabus: Addition & subtraction; multi-digit Abacus (up to 15 rows) & mental; 2–3 digit multiplication and division; extensive oral Abacus and mental drills, flash cards.
Duration: 3 months (plus 10–15 minutes daily home practice)
| Day | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | Slot 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Primary Classes | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | 4:15 – 6:15 PM |
| Sunday Primary Classes | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | 4:15 – 6:15 PM |
| Tue / Wed / Thu Special Classes | 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM | |||
Gowbell Abacus Academy invites students from centres across the country to test their Mental Arithmetic and Brain skills — a healthy, motivating way to benchmark progress.
Brings together students from across the state on a single platform to test Mental Arithmetic and Brain skills.
State qualifiers go head-to-head on a national platform for the next level of recognition.
National qualifiers compete at the highest platform, with the top achievers recognised nationally.
Every qualifier and participant is recognised with certificates, medals, trophies and gifts — a rewarding way to celebrate genuine progress.
Every student receives a Starter Kit upon joining Gowbell Abacus Academy — including the abacus and all the materials they'll need throughout their learning journey.
A dedicated Starter Kit for every student — everything they need to begin, right from Level 1.
We welcome a one-to-one conversation to help you understand the program and find the right fit for your child. Book a free demo class and see the Gowbell Abacus Academy method in action.
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