Dubai: Schools gear up for inspections by KHDA

Dubai: Schools gear up for inspections by KHDA

This year, the authority is looking to publish school reports designed specifically for parents

Published: Mon 5 Sep 2022, 5:53 PM

Schools in Dubai are gearing up for the Knowledge and Human Development Authority’s (KHDA) school inspections this year.

In the new academic year (or new term) the emirate’s education regulator will be emphasising student well-being as a key focus, and will inspect how school policies have been adapted to include wellness strategies.

In a recent letter sent out to parents, the KHDA stated: “Our school inspectors are ready to start their quality assurance visits of schools this year. All schools that have passed their second year of operation will be inspected starting from September. Newer schools will receive support visits.”

The letter further says, “Building on our children’s mental, emotional, and physical health—as well as their academic ability—is so important to helping them flourish later in life. In the new academic year, inspectors will be focusing on how well schools are teaching well-being, and how well they are incorporating a well-being approach into their policies and processes. They’ll also be looking at how well schools are providing an inclusive, supportive, and meaningful learning experience for children of all abilities.

This year we’re publishing school reports