Brilliant International Private School, Sharjah
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
The overall effectiveness of Brilliant International Private School is rated as Good, marking an improvement from the previous Acceptable rating in February 2024. This positive shift reflects the school's strategic planning and focus on recommendations from the prior review, successfully achieving most of its goals.
Significant improvements are noted across almost all core subjects and phases, with teaching, learning, and assessment now rated as Good in most subjects. Students demonstrate very good personal and social development, an outstanding level of attendance and punctuality, and a strong understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture. The curriculum design and implementation, along with its adaptation for all student groups, are also rated as Good.
The school's leadership and management are rated as Good, with parental engagement in children's learning being Very Good. Procedures for safeguarding and student protection are also Very Good, supported by well-maintained learning environments and facilities. Key areas for further development include raising attainment in Arabic across all phases, enhancing support for Students of Determination and Gifted and Talented students, and increasing opportunities for student-initiated enterprise and innovation.
Overall School Performance
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Brilliant International Private School Overall Rating
Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The provision for Students of Determination (SoD) is rated as Good, with effective procedures in place for identification and assessment of needs. However, the provision for Gifted and Talented (G&T) students is currently acceptable, indicating a need for more comprehensive and highly focused support to enable these students to reach their full potential. Students of DeterminationGifted and Talented
Students' personal and social development, along with their innovation skills, are rated as Very Good overall. Students exhibit positive and responsible attitudes, exemplary behavior, and strong, respectful relationships with staff and peers. The school effectively promotes healthy lifestyles, and attendance and punctuality are outstanding. personal and social developmentoutstanding attendance and punctualityhealthy lifestyles
Students demonstrate a very good understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture and heritage, actively participating in national celebrations. Performance in international benchmark tests like TIMSS and PISA is above expected levels. The school also shows a secure environmental awareness, recognized for excellence in green education practices. Islamic valuesEmirati culture and heritageTIMSSPISAgreen education practices
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Academic Achievement
Students demonstrate good achievement across almost all core subjects, reflecting effective teaching and learning strategies.
Excellent Personal Development
Students exhibit very good personal and social development, including positive attitudes, strong relationships, and outstanding attendance and punctuality.
Quality Teaching & Assessment
The school maintains a good quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in most subjects, contributing to student progress.
Robust Protection & Care
Very good protection, care, guidance, and support systems are in place for all students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Committed Leadership
Leaders show a strong commitment to improving all aspects of the school, driving continuous development and positive change.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is good overall, with notable improvements across most core subjects and phases since the previous review. While English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects show strong attainment and progress, Arabic language achievement remains acceptable in some phases, indicating a need for targeted development.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership at Brilliant International Private School is rated as Good, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous improvement. The principal and senior leadership team have effectively driven the school's strategic planning, leading to significant advancements across various aspects of performance. They foster very good partnerships with parents and ensure well-maintained facilities, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students’ achievement is good overall. The majority of students across all phases demonstrate better than expected progress and attain above curriculum standards in most core subjects, with particular strengths in English, Mathematics, Science, and Other subjects. Arabic language achievement remains acceptable in some phases.
Personal Development
Students’ personal and social development and their innovation skills are very good overall. Students exhibit positive attitudes, exemplary behavior, and strong relationships. They show a deep understanding and appreciation of Islamic values, Emirati culture, and other world cultures, with outstanding attendance and punctuality.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall. Teachers possess secure subject knowledge and employ varied approaches, including group work and practical activities. While interactions are supportive and questioning is used effectively, consistency in challenging tasks for all abilities and promoting higher-order thinking remains an area for development.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are very good overall. The school maintains rigorous safeguarding procedures, a safe environment, and effective health and safety measures. Students receive very good care and support, including for their wellbeing, with strong partnerships with parents and external agencies.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ attainment in Arabic across all phases.
- •Enhance support for students who have special educational needs (SEN) and those who are gifted and talented (G&T).
- •Increase opportunities for students to initiate activities promoting enterprise and innovation.