
“The teachers genuinely care about the children and the Islamic values taught here are something we cannot find at a more expensive school. The fees are manageable for our family, but I do wish the English program was stronger.”
— Cycle 2 Parent(representative)“The school feels like a community. The teachers know the children by name and there is a genuine warmth here. My concern is that when my son needed extra academic support, the process for getting it was unclear and slow.”
— Cycle 1 Parent(representative)All three core international subjects are rated Acceptable for both attainment and progress across every cycle. PISA 2022 scores in reading literacy (423.5), mathematical literacy (392.4), and science literacy (397.2) are below international benchmarks. ADEK recommends active learning strategies, improved differentiation, stronger phonics provision, and more scientific investigation opportunities as priority interventions.
Child protection arrangements and care and support both regressed to Acceptable since the previous inspection. The SENCO role has been terminated, leaving a gap in specialist identification and support for students of determination, gifted and talented learners, and those with additional needs. ADEK has explicitly recommended appointing a suitably qualified SEN specialist and ensuring effective implementation of the school inclusion policy.
| Phase | Year Groups | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | KG1 | 3,310 |
| Kindergarten | KG2 | 3,960 |
| Primary (Cycle 1) | Grade 1 | 4,590 |
| Primary (Cycle 1) | Grade 2 | 4,590 |
| Primary (Cycle 1) | Grade 3 | 5,310 |
| Primary (Cycle 1) | Grade 4 | 5,310 |
| Middle (Cycle 2) | Grade 5 | 5,310 |
| Middle (Cycle 2) | Grade 6 | 5,840 |
| Middle (Cycle 2) | Grade 7 | 6,380 |
| Middle (Cycle 2) | Grade 8 | 6,380 |
| Middle (Cycle 2) | Grade 9 | 6,380 |
| Senior (Cycle 3) | Grade 10 | 8,330 |
| Senior (Cycle 3) | Grade 11 | 8,330 |
| Senior (Cycle 3) | Grade 12 | 9,510 |
Arabic-speaking families in Al Khibeesi and surrounding Al Ain communities seeking an affordable, MoE-accredited, values-aligned private school for KG through Grade 12, particularly where Arabic literacy, Islamic education, and UAE national curriculum outcomes are the primary academic priorities.
Families prioritizing strong English-medium outcomes, STEM achievement, or internationally benchmarked academic results; children with complex learning needs or requiring specialist SEN support; and parents expecting a rich, documented extracurricular program or premium campus facilities.
For our budget and our community, Al Israa is the right choice. The Arabic and Islamic education is excellent and the school feels safe. I just hope they improve the English and science before my children reach the higher grades.