Baraem Al Ain Private SchoolADEK Inspection Report & RatingsLast Updated: April 7, 2026
Executive Summary
Baraem Al Ain Private School has achieved an overall rating of Very Good for the AY 2024/25 inspection cycle, marking a significant progression from its previous 'Good' rating. This improvement reflects the school's dedicated efforts to enhance the quality of education across core areas, supported by its adherence to the MoE curriculum.
The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with students' achievement in both Arabic-medium and English-medium subjects showing overall improvement. Notably, Islamic Education, Arabic, Social Studies, English, Mathematics, and Science have seen progress, with some phases achieving Outstanding levels, particularly in Cycle 3 (Secondary) and Cycle 4 (Grade 12). This success is largely attributed to improved teaching and assessment strategies, leading to enhanced learning skills across all cycles.
Beyond academics, the school excels in health and safety, maintaining a Very Good rating for child protection and safeguarding. Leadership and management have also improved to Very Good, fostering a positive and inclusive culture. The school's recent relocation to a new, purpose-built building with modern facilities has provided a significant boost, enabling it to effectively manage staff turnover and a substantial influx of new students.
Overall School Performance
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Baraem Al Ain Private School Overall Rating
Very Good
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievement has significantly improved across all subjects, with many phases reaching 'Very Good' and 'Outstanding' levels in both attainment and progress. This is evident in strong results in MoE exams and high performance in ACER IBT assessments, particularly in Arabic, Mathematics, and Science. Learning skills have also progressed across all cycles, with Cycle 3 achieving 'Outstanding'. MoE examsACER IBTLearning Skills
Students' personal development and social responsibility are rated 'Good' across all phases, while their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is 'Very Good'. The school has focused on this area, leading to consistent positive behavior and respect for Islamic values. Islamic valuesEmirati and world culturesPositive behavior
Teaching for effective learning is 'Very Good' across most phases, reaching 'Outstanding' in Cycle 3. Assessment practices are consistently 'Very Good' in all phases, supported by strong processes and detailed data analysis. These improvements are key drivers for enhanced student attainment and progress. Effective learningData analysisProfessional development
Curriculum design and adaptation are rated 'Good' across all phases. The school effectively modifies the curriculum to meet most students' needs, integrating innovative programs like robotics and project-based learning. However, there is a need for greater focus on supporting gifted students and fostering innovation in younger grades. RoboticsProject-based learningGifted students
Health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding, remain a strong feature, rated 'Very Good' across all phases. However, the care and support for students have regressed to 'Acceptable' due to the low identification rate of students of determination and inconsistencies in support for both students of determination and gifted and talented students, exacerbated by the absence of in-school support services. SafeguardingChild protectionStudents of determinationGifted and talented
Leadership and management are rated 'Very Good', with the principal, owner, and leadership team demonstrating dedication and strategic vision. The school fosters a positive and inclusive culture, supports professional development, and implements innovative initiatives. The move to a new, purpose-built building has significantly boosted the school's capacity and overall effectiveness. Strategic visionInclusive cultureNew facilities
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Leadership & Strategic Vision
The principal, committed owner, and leadership team demonstrate dedication and strategic vision to drive continuous school improvement.
Effective Teaching Practices
Effective teaching practices consistently lead to strong results in MoE exams and high performance in IBT assessments across Arabic, Mathematics, and Science.
Data-Driven Assessment
Extensive assessment procedures and detailed data analysis effectively support targeted interventions, significantly driving improvements in students’ achievement.
Safe & Secure Environment
The school provides a very safe and secure environment, underpinned by highly effective safeguarding procedures for all students.
Positive Student Behavior
Students consistently demonstrate positive behavior and a deep respect for Islamic values across all phases of the school.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Overall, students' achievement has shown significant improvement across all subjects and phases, with a notable progression in learning skills. The school benchmarks against international standards (PISA, TIMSS, ACER IBT) and uses data effectively for development planning. Grade 12 students consistently attain above curriculum standards in MoE assessments.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The school's leadership fosters a positive and inclusive culture, actively supporting professional development and implementing innovative initiatives to enhance student outcomes and community engagement. The recent move to a new, purpose-built building has significantly boosted the school's overall effectiveness and capacity to manage change.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students demonstrate improved attainment and progress across all subjects, with strong performance in MoE exams and international assessments like ACER IBT. Learning skills have also advanced significantly across all cycles, with Cycle 3 achieving 'Outstanding' outcomes.
Personal & Social Development
Students exhibit good personal development and social responsibility, alongside a very good understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures. This reflects a recent focus on national identity and values within the school.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching for effective learning has improved to 'Very Good' across most phases, reaching 'Outstanding' in Cycle 3. Assessment practices are consistently 'Very Good' due to robust processes and data analysis, although the use of data for differentiation is still developing.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
The curriculum design and adaptation are 'Good' across all phases. The school effectively modifies the curriculum and integrates innovative programs, but needs to enhance support for gifted students and foster innovation more consistently in younger grades.
Protection, Care & Support
Health and safety, including safeguarding, are 'Very Good'. However, care and support for students have declined to 'Acceptable' due to low identification of students of determination, inconsistencies in support for SEN/G&T students, and the absence of in-school support services.
Areas for Development
- •Further raise standards of achievement in all subjects by ensuring students practice recitation skills from the Quran more effectively, improve their understanding of Hadeeth and Surahs, encourage more extended, creative, and accurate writing skills in English and Arabic, use a wider range of hands-on resources in mathematics and science, enhance opportunities for older students to use technology in scientific investigations, and improve students’ research and critical thinking skills.
- •Further enhance the quality of the curriculum by benchmarking students’ outcomes against national and international standards in English, ensuring critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning are fully developed and consistently embedded, using assessment data more rigorously to inform curriculum review and lesson planning, embedding self and peer assessment, ensuring the curriculum is better adapted and modified for all groups of students, and ensuring all students have an active role in collaborative and group work.
- •Improve the impact of school leadership to an outstanding level by engaging all stakeholders in the school’s self-evaluation (SEF) process, using a variety of evidence for more accurate judgments, ensuring all leaders have a thorough understanding of the UAE Inspection Framework, and ensuring all students have equal access to digital devices and resources.