Dubai: KHDA reveals top private schools for 2023

Dubai: KHDA reveals top private schools for 2023

More than three-quarters or 77 per cent of students in Dubai attend private schools rated ‘good or better’, according to inspection results released by the city’s education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The figures, which were released on Monday, show that 25 schools improved their performance from the previous inspection cycle during the 2018/19 academic year. The report shows that 39,795 students benefitted from the schools’ positive change. KHDA inspected 199 schools in the latest round including six schools that were inspected for the first time. The education regulator rated 20 schools outstanding, 39 very good and 84 good. “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,” said Dr Abdulla Al Karam, director-general of KHDA. “We are grateful to the whole education community for supporting our schools to be among the best in the world,” Al Karam added The report revealed that Emirati pupils had benefited from the improvement in school ratings with 76 per cent of students (22,876) now attending a private school