Al Tafawwuq Al Ilmi Private School
Executive Summary
Al Tafawwuq Al Ilmi Private School, operating under the MoE (UAE) curriculum, has maintained an Acceptable overall rating in its latest ADEK Irtiqa inspection for the 2024-2025 academic year. This rating reflects a consistent performance since the previous inspection in 2022. The school is located in Al Khibeesi, Al Ain.
While overall students' achievement remains Acceptable, notable improvements were observed in Mathematics and Science in Cycles 1 and 2, and in Arabic progress in Cycle 3. Students demonstrate a strong appreciation for Islamic values and UAE culture and heritage. However, areas such as Quranic recitation, Arabic fluency, English writing, and problem-solving skills require further development.
The inspection highlighted the need to enhance teaching strategies for active engagement and critical thinking, improve the use of assessment data for differentiation, and strengthen the identification and support for students of determination. Leadership and management, though maintaining performance amidst enrolment growth, must refine self-evaluation and ensure adequate resources to drive sustained improvement.
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Al Tafawwuq Al Ilmi Private School Overall Rating
Acceptable for 2+ consecutive years
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievement remains Acceptable overall, with attainment and progress consistently Acceptable in Islamic Education, Social Studies, and English across all phases. Improvements were noted in Mathematics and Science in Cycles 1 and 2, and in Arabic progress in Cycle 3. However, skills in Quranic recitation, Arabic fluency, English writing, and problem-solving need further enhancement. MathematicsScienceArabic progress
Students' personal development, social responsibility, and innovation skills are Acceptable across all cycles. A strong understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is rated Good. Punctuality remains an area for improvement, and students rarely lead projects or develop innovation and enterprise skills. Islamic valuesEmirati and world culturesPunctuality
The quality of teaching for effective learning and assessment remains Acceptable. Teachers use a limited range of strategies and do not sufficiently utilize resources that promote discussion and language skills. While assessment data is analyzed, it is not yet effectively used to differentiate learning and meet the needs of all student groups. limited range of teaching strategiesdifferentiation
Curriculum design, implementation, and adaptation are Acceptable. The curriculum is coherent and aligns with MoE guidelines, but it emphasizes knowledge acquisition over skill development. Curriculum modifications are not sufficiently robust due to the use of inaccurate assessment data. knowledge acquisitionskill developmentinaccurate assessment data
The quality of health and safety, including child protection, and the provision of care, guidance, and support are Acceptable. However, certain aspects of health and safety present challenges, and the identification and support for students with additional learning needs, including students of determination and gifted and talented students, remain insufficient. health and safetychild protectionstudents of determination
Leadership and management are Acceptable in all aspects, having maintained overall performance despite significant increases in student enrolment and staffing. However, the effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, and the school improvement process require further development to demonstrate impact on students’ achievement, and the governing board's impact on premises and resources is inadequate. effectiveness of leadershipself-evaluationgoverning board
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
TIMSS Mathematics Success
Students in Grades 4 and 8 met or exceeded school targets in TIMSS 2023 Mathematics, with Grade 4 students reaching the intermediate international benchmark.
Grade 8 TIMSS Science
Grade 8 students achieved their target in TIMSS 2023 Science, demonstrating strong performance in this international assessment.
Islamic Values & Culture
Students consistently demonstrate a clear appreciation and understanding of Islamic values and the culture and heritage of the UAE.
Effective Safeguarding
The school has an effective safeguarding system in place, supported by clearly defined policies for child protection and student welfare.
Professional Relationships
Relationships and communications throughout the school are professional and effective, fostering a positive environment.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Overall student achievement has remained Acceptable, with specific improvements noted in Mathematics and Science in Cycles 1 and 2, and Arabic progress in Cycle 3. However, consistent development across all subjects and cycles is required.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team has maintained the school's overall performance despite significant increases in student enrolment and staffing. However, the effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, and the school improvement process require further development to demonstrate a tangible impact on students’ achievement. The governing board's responsibility in ensuring adequate premises and resources is also noted as inadequate.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students' achievement is Acceptable, with some improvements in Mathematics and Science in Cycles 1 and 2, and Arabic progress in Cycle 3. However, students' skills in Quranic recitation, application of Tajweed rules, Arabic fluency, English reading comprehension, extended writing, and problem-solving in Mathematics and Science need significant development across all cycles.
Personal & Social Development
Students' personal development, social responsibility, and innovation skills are Acceptable. While students show a Good understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, they rarely lead projects or develop innovation skills. Punctuality in the morning remains an area for improvement.
Teaching & Assessment
The quality of teaching and assessment is Acceptable. Teachers use a limited range of strategies, do not sufficiently promote discussion or language skills, and assessment data is not effectively used to differentiate learning for diverse student needs, including higher and lower attainers.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
Curriculum design and adaptation are Acceptable. The curriculum aligns with MoE guidelines but focuses more on knowledge acquisition than skill development. Modifications are not robust enough due to inaccurate assessment data, limiting its effectiveness in meeting diverse student needs.
Protection, Care & Support
The provision for health, safety, child protection, care, guidance, and support is Acceptable. However, challenges persist in certain health and safety aspects, and the identification and support for students with additional learning needs, including students of determination and gifted and talented students, are insufficient, with IEPs/ALPs not consistently implemented.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ achievement across all subjects and cycles by enhancing Quranic recitation, Arabic fluency, social studies understanding, English reading comprehension and writing, and mathematical/scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- •Improve the quality of teaching for effective learning and assessment by using a wider range of engaging strategies, consistently differentiating lessons, providing practical activities, utilizing resources better, asking open-ended questions, and strengthening assessment procedures and feedback.
- •Improve the school’s provision of health and safety, care, and support by strengthening supervision, improving facility maintenance (AC, playgrounds, water), ensuring safe accessibility features, refining punctuality systems, and enhancing identification and support for students with additional learning needs.
- •Improve the effectiveness of school leadership by clarifying middle leader roles, refining self-evaluation, monitoring teaching and assessment more precisely, implementing detailed improvement plans, and ensuring the governing board fulfills its responsibility for premises and resources.
- •Improve outcomes in international assessments PISA and TIMSS Science in Grade 4 by replicating effective strategies, enhancing scientific information interpretation, strengthening applied literacy/numeracy, using assessment data strategically for interventions, and increasing student/parent awareness.