Al Mawakeb School - Al Khawaneej, Dubai
KHDA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
The overall quality of education provided by Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C is Good. The school has demonstrated significant progress since the previous inspection, particularly in the Kindergarten (KG) and High school phases. Leaders have effectively improved provision in these areas, contributing to the school's positive trajectory.
Students exhibit very strong personal development, behavior, and respect across the school, coupled with an excellent understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture. The American curriculum is broad and enhanced by a compassionate care and support system, ensuring a nurturing learning environment for all students.
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Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C Overall Rating
Good for 3+ consecutive years
Dubai Focus Areas
These three pillars represent the Dubai education authority's priorities: ensuring inclusive practices, prioritizing student wellbeing, and meeting UAE National Agenda targets.
The school is inclusive and warmly welcomes students of determination, overseen by a capable leader and experienced learning support teachers. Identification procedures are effective, and communication with parents is strong. While most teachers differentiate, the school needs to provide more support for teachers and alternative education pathways for students with complex needs. students of determinationlearning support teachersindividual education plan
Wellbeing is a school priority, consistently promoted by leaders and staff, aligning with the school's vision. Student voices are heard through various channels, informing provision and enhancing daily initiatives. The school is piloting a social-emotional curriculum, and students demonstrate an understanding of their own wellbeing and internet safety. wellbeingsocial-emotional curriculuminternet safety
The school's achievement in the National Agenda Parameter is good, with thorough analysis of benchmarking assessments by leaders. While international assessment results (PIRLS) place the school at an intermediate benchmark, MAP test outcomes remain weak. Reading literacy is improving, with Very Good NGRT scores, though Elementary school results are less secure. National Agenda ParameterPIRLSMAP testsreading literacyNGRT
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Emirati Values
The school's vision is deeply rooted in strong Emirati values, receiving full endorsement from parents and leaders.
Student Personal Development
Students across all phases demonstrate very strong personal development, exhibiting excellent behavior and respect.
KG Provision Improvements
Significant improvements have been made in the provision for children in the Kindergarten phase, enhancing their learning experience.
High School Excellence
The High school consistently demonstrates strong academic outcomes and high-quality educational provision.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievements have improved in the Kindergarten (KG) and the High school in English, mathematics and science. Their attainment in English in the Elementary phase has declined to acceptable. Students’ achievements in Islamic Education and Arabic are good. Students’ learning skills are strong; they are most effective in the Kindergarten (KG) and the High school.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Leadership across the school is strong, with leaders demonstrating good knowledge of educational issues and a proven ability to improve the school. They empower teachers and students, focusing on Emirati values, and systematically gather stakeholder opinions to inform realistic improvement plans.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievements have improved in KG and High school for English, mathematics, and science, while Elementary English attainment has declined to acceptable. Islamic Education and Arabic achievements are good. Students demonstrate strong learning skills, particularly in KG and High school.
Personal Development
Students across the school exhibit positive attitudes, Very Good behavior, and strong relationships. They show excellent understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, with a strong sense of social responsibility and innovation, engaging in local and international service efforts.
Teaching Quality
Teachers possess secure subject knowledge and systematic lesson planning, particularly effective in KG and High school. Assessment practices have improved, especially in KG, though gaps between internal and external measures persist. Teachers skillfully use assessment information to deliver engaging and challenging experiences in better lessons.
Protection & Care
The school provides a Very Good compassionate care and support system, fostering a nurturing learning environment. Effective policies ensure student safety and security, with exemplary buildings and rigorous safety checks. Health and safety, including child protection, are high priorities, and provision for healthy living is a strong feature.
Areas for Development
- •Ensure that the good assessment practices are consistently applied to improve the levels of challenge for the more able students.
- •Improve the reading literacy skills of students by more rigorously coordinating provision for it.
- •Raise students' achievements on external and international assessments, with particular focus on those in the Elementary grades.
- •Broaden the representation on the Board of Governors to ensure that they have an objective view of how to improve the school.
- •Improve the visibility of wellbeing promotion in the boys’ section of the school.
- •Provide all teachers with the support they need to meet the learning needs of students of determination.
- •Ensure that all students of determination have access to appropriate education programs that lead to certification.