Finding the right school for your little learner can be an overwhelming process. Thankfully, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) oversees the quality of the private educational offerings in Dubai. The KHDA enables schools, parents, children and teachers alike to ensure that the learning environment is of the level that you would expect.
Comprehensive school inspection reports are published by the KHDA that examine the standards and performance of every private school in Dubai. Within this review, there is a section specifically for parents, where the quality of education in each school is outlined. This information is invaluable when assessing the school that your little one is attending, or when trying to choose a new educational institution.
Furthermore, these reports include specific information about each school’s Early Years education programmes, as well as their offerings for children with extra educational needs. Parents can use the insights found in the KHDA report to engage with schools, finding the best fit for their child.
KHDA school ratings
KHDA uses a six-point grading system, rating the schools in Dubai in comparison to the expectations of the educational standards within the UAE.
Outstanding
The quality of performance of this school substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE.
Very good
The quality of performance of this school exceeds the expectation of the UAE.
Good
The quality of performance of this school meets the expectation of the UAE. This is the expected level for every school in the UAE.
Acceptable
The quality of performance of this school meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE. This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE.
Weak
The quality of performance of this school is below the expectation of the UAE.
Very Weak
The quality of performance of this school is significantly below the expectation of the UAE.
Transparency
Once the reports are published, schools in Dubai that may sit lower in the KHDA ratings have the opportunity to share their action plan for improvement with parents. You can read this information thoroughly to determine if you are satisfied with the approach of a certain school, or if you feel that your child would receive a more suitable education elsewhere.
The KHDA ratings are one way for parents to stay engaged with their child’s educational journey and can be a great tool to navigate the shifting sands of school life and the many factors that contribute to your little one’s academic success!
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