Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)
Executive Summary
Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada) received a Good overall rating in its latest ADEK Irtiqa inspection for the 2021-2022 academic year. Located in Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, the school follows the Canadian curriculum and provides education from KG to Grade 12.
Students demonstrate Good attainment and progress in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Sciences across all phases. The quality of teaching is also rated Good, contributing to effective learning outcomes. Furthermore, the school maintains Very Good standards for health and safety.
Leadership and management are generally Good, with effective self-evaluation and strong partnerships with parents. However, assessment practices and governance are areas identified for further development, currently rated Acceptable.
Overall School Performance
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Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada) Overall Rating
Good
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students achieve Good attainment and progress in English, Mathematics, and Sciences across all phases. Learning skills are also rated Good. However, attainment and progress in Islamic Education, Arabic (First and Second Language), and Social Studies are consistently Acceptable. EnglishMathematicsSciencesLearning skills
Specific indicators for students' personal and social development, Islamic values, Emirati and world cultures, and social responsibility and innovation were not applicable or rated in this report.
The quality of teaching is rated Good across all phases, ensuring effective curriculum delivery. Assessment practices, however, are consistently rated Acceptable, indicating a need for refinement. TeachingAssessment
Specific indicators for curriculum design and adaptation were not applicable or rated in this report.
Health and safety provisions are rated Very Good across all phases, ensuring a secure and protective environment. Care and support for students are rated Good. Health & SafetyCare & Support
The effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, partnerships with parents, and overall management are rated Good. Governance is rated Acceptable, suggesting an area for improvement. Effectiveness of leadershipSelf-evaluationPartnerships with parentsManagementGovernance
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Core Academics
Students achieve Good attainment and progress in English, Mathematics, and Sciences across all school phases.
Effective Learning Skills
Students demonstrate Good learning skills, contributing positively to their overall academic development.
Excellent Health & Safety
The school provides Very Good health and safety provisions, ensuring a secure and protective environment for all students.
Good Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching is consistently rated Good across all phases, supporting student learning effectively.
Strong Leadership & Partnerships
Leadership is effective, with Good self-evaluation and strong partnerships with parents contributing to school improvement.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students consistently achieve Good attainment and progress in English, Mathematics, and Sciences across all phases. However, attainment and progress in Islamic Education, Arabic (First and Second Language), and Social Studies are consistently rated Acceptable.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team demonstrates a Good level of effectiveness in guiding the school, supported by robust self-evaluation and strong partnerships with parents. While overall management is Good, governance is identified as an area requiring further development to move beyond Acceptable.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students show Good attainment and progress in English, Mathematics, and Sciences across all phases. However, attainment and progress in Islamic Education, Arabic (First and Second Language), and Social Studies are consistently Acceptable.
Personal & Social Development
Specific indicators for personal and social development were not applicable or rated in this report, however, the overall school rating is Good.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching quality is Good across all phases, ensuring effective delivery of the curriculum. Assessment practices, however, are rated Acceptable, indicating a need for refinement.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
Specific indicators for curriculum design and adaptation were not applicable or rated in this report, however, the overall school rating is Good.
Protection, Care & Support
The school provides a Very Good standard of health and safety. Care and support for students are rated Good, ensuring their wellbeing.