Al Basaier Private School - Branch Shargan

Al Basaier follows the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) curriculum, delivered entirely in Arabic as the primary language of instruction. The school covers KG1 through Grade 9, encompassing kindergarten, primary (Cycle 1), intermediate (Cycle 2), and the early secondary phase (Cycle 3). Core subjects include Islamic Education, Arabic Language, Social Studies, English Language, Mathematics, Science, and a range of electives including Design and Technology, Physical Education, and Fine Arts. This is a traditional, structured curriculum model rather than an inquiry-led or project-based framework - lessons are teacher-directed with incremental skill-building, which suits families who value academic rigour within a familiar Arabic cultural context. The SPEA inspection found student attainment and progress rated Good across all subjects and all cycles, a consistent and notable finding. In Islamic Education, students across all stages demonstrate sound understanding of Islamic values, Quranic recitation, and the Sunnah. Arabic language skills show strong listening and reading competencies, with students using formal Arabic (Fusha) during lessons. In Mathematics, students across cycles demonstrate good grasp of core numeracy, with Cycle 3 girls showing particular strength in geometry and trigonometry. Science outcomes are Good, with students developing understanding of forces, energy, cell biology, and environmental science, though practical experimentation and hypothesis-writing skills remain areas for development. In English Language, attainment is Good across all stages, with students in Cycle 1 showing solid listening and speaking skills, and Cycle 3 students engaging analytically with texts - though reading fluency and intonation need further development. The school participates in the IBT (International Benchmark Test) as its primary external standardised assessment, alongside Tala'a and Mubakkir assessments. At the time of the SPEA inspection, IBT results had not yet been published, so external benchmarking data is limited. Internally, the school's own assessment data consistently shows higher ratings than those observed in lessons, which the inspection team flagged as a calibration concern - internal grades appear inflated relative to observed classroom performance. In terms of inclusion provision, the school identifies and supports 25 students of determination. The SPEA inspection specifically highlighted the school's identification and support procedures for students with special educational needs as a key strength. Gifted and talented provision exists - a calligraphy workshop programme for talented students was documented - but the inspection noted that support for gifted and high-achieving students requires further development. There is no EAL provision noted, consistent with the Arabic-medium model. University pathway data is not applicable at this stage, as the school does not offer Grades 10-12.