Dubai: KHDA releases inspection results of nearly 200 schools

Dubai: KHDA releases inspection results of nearly 200 schools

25 educational institutes improved their ratings, with 39,795 students benefitting from the positive change

Published: Mon 3 Apr 2023, 12:39 PM Last updated: Mon 3 Apr 2023, 12:53 PM

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of students in Dubai attend private schools rated ‘Good’ or better, according to inspection results released by education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This is an improvement from the last full inspection cycle during the 2018/19 academic year, when 70 per cent students studied in ‘Good’ or better schools.

The release of inspection results 2022-23 coincides with school re-enrolment deadlines for the next academic year. A total of 199 schools were inspected during the latest round of inspections, including six that were assessed for the first time.

Twenty schools were rated Outstanding; 39 Very Good; and 84 Good. About 55 schools were rated ‘Acceptable’, while only one was ‘Weak’. Twenty-five schools improved their ratings, with 39,795 students benefitting from the positive change.

Dr Abdulla Al Karam, director-general of 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