Revealed: Dubai private schools’ inspection results for 2022/23

Out of 199 schools, 20 rated Outstanding; 39 Very Good; 84 Good; 55 Acceptable and 1 Weak

Last updated: April 03, 2023 | 22:45

Faisal Masudi

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Detailed reports on schools will be made available this month

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Dubai: More than three quarters (77 per cent) of students in Dubai attend private schools rated ‘Good’ or better, compared to 70 per cent during the last full inspection cycle during the 2018/19 academic year, according to inspection results released today by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

The release of inspection results coincides with school re-enrolment deadlines for the next academic year, enabling parents to make informed and timely decisions about their children’s schooling.

Results

A total of 199 schools were inspected during the latest round of inspections, including six schools that were inspected for the first time. As many as 20 schools were rated Outstanding; 39 Very Good; 84 Good; and 55 Acceptable. Only one school was rated Weak. In all, 25 schools improved their ratings, with 39,795 students benefitting from the positive change.

Customised parent summary reports and detailed inspection reports for each school will be available on the KHDA website this month.

Key findings

199 private schools inspected 244,868 students (77 per cent) attend Dubai private schools rated ‘Good’ or better 25 schools improved in ratings 6 schools inspected for the first time 76 per cent of Emirati students enrolled in schools rated ‘Good’ or better

Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director-General, KHDA, said: “Private schools in Dubai are known for their commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This year’s results show that thousands more students have access to better quality teaching and learning, a sign of the dedication and expertise of teachers and school leaders. We are grateful to the whole education community for supporting our schools to be among the best in the world.”

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Emirati students have also benefitted from the improvement in school ratings. Seventy-six per cent of Emirati students (22,876) now attend a private school rated Good or better, compared to 70 per cent in the 2018/19 academic year.

Fatma Belrehif, CEO of Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, said: “We’re pleased to see that schools in Dubai have continued their improvement journey. We will continue working with the school community and parents to ensure that all students benefit from the high standard of education offered by Dubai’s private schools.”

outstanding schools

Kings School Dubai GEMS Wellington International School Jumeirah College Jumeirah English Speaking School Dubai College GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai GEMS Dubai American Academy GEMS Modern Academy Dubai English Speaking College Repton School Lycee Francais International Geroges Pompidou School Oud Metha Dubai British School Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br) Horizons English School Dubai English Speaking School Kings School Al Barsha Dubai International Academy Deira International School Victory Heights Primary School Nord Anglia International School

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