Dubai: Nearly 75% schools achieve rating of ‘Good’ or higher for inclusive education programmes

Dubai: Nearly 75% schools achieve rating of ‘Good’ or higher for inclusive education programmes

Around 74 per cent of Dubai schools have achieved a rating of ‘Good’ or higher for their inclusion provision in the 2022-2023 academic year, with students of determination now benefiting from improved inclusive education. That’s according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority’s (KHDA) most recent data, where 146 schools achieved this rating, marking an increase from 121 schools recorded during the previous full inspection cycle in 2018-19. The number of schools rated ‘Outstanding’ for their inclusive education provision has nearly doubled from seven per cent to 12 per cent. Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of KHDA said, “A true mark of a high-quality education sector is in how well it inspires and enables student of all abilities to strive for their best. Private schools in Dubai have made great progress in reducing barriers to learning and ensuring equitable access to education. “This improvement is not only a result of the systemic steps that school leaders have taken to promote individual learning experiences, but of the commitment of the whole school community to build a school culture and environment that nurtures achievement, personal growth and overall wellbeing. We thank teachers and school leaders for their expertise and dedication to