Al Ittihad National Private School - Khalifa has maintained its overall ADEK rating of Very Good since its previous inspection in 2022, demonstrating a sustained commitment to high performance and continuous improvement. The school successfully fosters a positive learning environment and strong student engagement.
Students' achievement in Arabic-medium subjects has improved overall, with attainment and progress in Arabic as a first language now rated Very Good across most phases. Performance in Islamic Education and Social Studies remains consistently Very Good. While English-medium subjects generally maintain strong performance, there has been a slight decline in English attainment in KG and Science in Phase 4 (Cycle 3). Mathematics achievement remains consistently Very Good across all phases.
The school excels in students' personal and social development, with Outstanding attitudes and behavior, and a strong sense of national identity, aligning with its vision of 'Heritage Guardians and Global Thinkers'. Curriculum design and implementation are rated Outstanding, providing a well-structured and inclusive learning experience. Safeguarding, health, safety, and student care and support are also consistently Outstanding, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for all learners.
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Al Ittihad National Private School - Khalifa Overall Rating
Very Good for 2+ consecutive years
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievement in Arabic-medium subjects has improved to Very Good across phases, with Islamic Education and Social Studies maintaining Very Good performance. English-medium subjects generally remain strong, though English attainment in KG and Science in Phase 4 (Cycle 3) have seen slight declines. Mathematics achievement is consistently Very Good. Arabic-medium subjectsEnglish-medium subjectsMathematicsScience
Personal development is rated Good, with students demonstrating Outstanding attitudes and behavior. Understanding of Islamic values, awareness of Emirati and world cultures, and social responsibility and innovation skills are all Outstanding, reflecting the school's vision of 'Heritage Guardians and Global Thinkers'. Outstanding attitudes and behaviorHeritage Guardians and Global ThinkersIslamic valuesEmirati and world culturesinnovation skills
Teaching quality remains Very Good across all phases, supported by teachers' strong subject knowledge and effective instructional approaches. Assessment judgments are also Very Good, with valid and reliable data used to track students' academic, personal, and social development. effective approachesassessment datatracking systems
Curriculum design and implementation are Outstanding, offering a well-structured, flexible, and inclusive program aligned with national priorities. Curriculum adaptation is Very Good, successfully meeting the diverse learning needs of most students, with an excellent range of choices in later phases. well-structured, flexible, and inclusive curriculumnational prioritiescurricular choices
Health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding arrangements, remain Outstanding. The school maintains rigorous systems, well-planned protocols, and well-equipped facilities. Care and support for students, including those with additional learning needs, are also Outstanding, though attendance rates require further improvement. safeguardinghealth and safety protocolscare and supportadditional learning needs
Leadership effectiveness, self-evaluation, and governance are Very Good, while partnership with parents, management, staffing, facilities, and resources are Outstanding. Leaders demonstrate thorough knowledge of curricula and implement systematic self-evaluation, supported by an informed Board of Trustees and high-quality resources. clear strategic directionsystematic and rigorous self-evaluationhigh-quality learning environment
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
The school has successfully raised students' achievement in Arabic across all phases to a Very Good level, while maintaining strong performance in other subjects.
Students demonstrate strong pride in their UAE national identity and actively embrace the school's vision of fostering 'Heritage Guardians and Global Thinkers'.
Expert teachers foster a positive learning environment, encouraging student participation and developing strong learning skills and responsible attitudes.
The curriculum is expertly planned and consistently reviewed, effectively preparing students for their subsequent stages of learning.
The school maintains very effective arrangements for safeguarding, health, safety, and behavior, alongside robust care and support for all students, including those with additional learning needs.
Leadership, including the principal and Board of Trustees, provides a clear strategic direction, fostering a highly inclusive school environment and sustaining strong performance.
The school actively tracks student progress using ACER IBT for Arabic and MAP assessments for English, Mathematics, and Science. Standardized assessment results for AY2023/24 indicate Weak attainment and progress in MAP English reading, language use, mathematics, and science for most grades (2-9), with some exceptions in Grade 9. ACER IBT for Arabic also shows Weak attainment for grades 3-9. International assessments (PISA 2022, TIMSS 2023, PIRLS 2021) show student performance below international standards in most domains, highlighting areas for further improvement in critical thinking, problem-solving, and literacy skills.
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leaders at all levels, including the principal and vice principal, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the American Common Core and MoE curricula, with a clear understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment practices. A systematic and rigorous self-evaluation process is established and implemented by senior leaders, utilizing valid internal and external assessment data and lesson observations.
Students generally attain levels above curriculum standards in Islamic Education, Arabic, UAE Social Studies, English, Mathematics, and Science. Progress is mostly better-than-expected, though variations exist among student groups and phases. External assessment results (MAP, IBT, PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS) indicate areas for improvement in meeting international benchmarks.
Students' personal development is Good, characterized by Outstanding attitudes and behavior. They show remarkable pride in their UAE national identity and demonstrate Outstanding understanding of Islamic values, awareness of Emirati and world cultures, and strong social responsibility and innovation skills.
Teaching quality and assessment judgments are Very Good across all phases. Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and employ highly effective approaches to consolidate learning. Assessment data provides valid and comprehensive measures of student development, supported by coherent and effective tracking systems.
Curriculum design and implementation are Outstanding, offering a well-structured, flexible, and inclusive program aligned with national priorities. Curriculum adaptation is Very Good, successfully meeting the diverse learning needs of students and providing an excellent range of curricular choices in later phases.
Health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding, are Outstanding. The school maintains rigorous systems, well-planned protocols, and well-equipped facilities. Care and support for students, including those with additional learning needs, gifted and talented, and students of determination, are also Outstanding.