Al Muneera Private School has achieved an overall Good rating in its latest ADEK Irtiqa inspection for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking an improvement from its previous Acceptable performance. The school, which follows the MoE (UAE) curriculum, demonstrates a strong commitment to student safety and well-being, alongside a positive partnership with parents.
Academically, the school has shown significant progress, particularly in Phase 4 (Secondary), where students' achievement in Arabic, English, and Science has improved to Good. Furthermore, the school successfully exceeded its targets in the PISA 2022 international assessments for English reading, mathematics, and science, with mathematical literacy showing particularly high results. Students also demonstrate a clear appreciation for Islamic values and Emirati culture.
The inspection highlights well-organized health and safety procedures and effective systems for identifying and supporting students of determination. Leadership effectiveness and school self-evaluation have also improved to Good, supported by strategic appointments such as an academic supervisor and specialist staff, reflecting the school's dedication to raising standards.
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Al Muneera Private School Overall Rating
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The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievement shows mixed attainment and progress across subjects and cycles, with internal data not always aligning with observed lessons. However, there is notable improvement in Phase 4 for Arabic, English, and Science, and the school exceeded its targets in the PISA 2022 assessments, particularly in mathematical literacy. PISA 2022Phase 4 achievement
Students consistently demonstrate responsible attitudes, a strong understanding of Islamic values, and awareness of Emirati and world cultures. They show consideration and respect towards others, contributing to a collegial environment. Social responsibility and innovation skills are developing, with some students achieving success in innovation competitions. Islamic valuesEmirati cultureresponsible attitudes
Teaching for effective learning is generally acceptable across most phases, with an improvement to good in Phase 4. Assessment practices remain acceptable, with a need for teachers to more consistently use data analysis and adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Phase 4 improvementdata analysis
Curriculum design and implementation are acceptable across all phases. Curriculum adaptation is also generally acceptable, showing improvement to good in Phase 4. There is a need to further enhance curriculum adaptation to provide appropriate challenge for all learners. Phase 4 adaptation
The school maintains well-organized and effective health and safety procedures, including robust arrangements for child protection and safeguarding, which have improved to good. Care and support for students are consistently good, with effective systems in place for identifying and supporting students of determination. health and safetychild protectionstudents of determination
The effectiveness of leadership and school self-evaluation have improved from acceptable to good, demonstrating a strong commitment to raising standards. Partnerships with parents are good. However, governance and the management of staffing, facilities, and resources remain acceptable. leadership effectivenessself-evaluationparent partnerships
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
The school has well-organized health and safety procedures and effective systems for child protection, ensuring students' safety and well-being.
Effective systems are in place for identifying and consistently supporting students of determination across all classes.
Students show a clear appreciation and understanding of Islamic values and demonstrate consideration and respect towards each other.
The school has successfully established and maintained a positive partnership with parents, fostering a supportive community.
Significant improvement in students' achievement in Arabic, English, and Science has been noted in Phase 4 (Secondary).
The school successfully exceeded targets in the PISA 2022 international assessments for English reading, mathematics, and science.
The school has demonstrated significant improvement in academic achievement in the Secondary phase, particularly in English, Mathematics, and Science, and exceeded PISA targets. However, attainment and progress in Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies remain acceptable across all phases, and there is a need to improve learning skills in KG, Primary, and Middle phases.
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership has demonstrated a strong commitment to raising standards, evidenced by the improvement in effectiveness and self-evaluation from acceptable to good. Strategic appointments, such as an academic supervisor and specialist staff, reflect a forward-thinking approach to supporting middle leaders, coaching teachers, and enhancing provision for students of determination and KG children.
Students' achievement is mixed, with internal assessment data often not aligning with observed classroom performance. While PISA 2022 targets were exceeded and Phase 4 shows good attainment in key subjects, there are consistent acceptable ratings in Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies across all phases, and a need to improve learning skills in KG, Primary, and Middle.
Students exhibit responsible attitudes, a strong understanding of Islamic values, and awareness of Emirati and world cultures. They are courteous and respectful, contributing to a positive learning environment. While personal development is good, social responsibility and innovation skills are still developing, particularly in the younger phases.
Teaching for effective learning is generally acceptable, with an improvement to good in Phase 4. Assessment practices are consistently acceptable, but there is a need for teachers to provide more challenging activities, use open-ended questioning, and effectively utilize data to inform planning and adapt teaching to meet diverse student needs.
Curriculum design and implementation are acceptable across all phases. Curriculum adaptation is also generally acceptable, improving to good in Phase 4. Further development is needed to ensure the curriculum consistently offers appropriate challenge and promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills across all subjects and cycles.
The school has robust and well-organized health and safety procedures, including effective child protection and safeguarding arrangements, which have improved to good. Care and support for students are consistently good, with strong provision for students of determination, including specialist staff and individualized education plans.