Emirates International School Jumeirah, Dubai
KHDA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
The Emirates International Private School L.L.C provides a Very Good quality of education, as confirmed by the 2023-2024 inspection. The school is known for its harmonious learning atmosphere and positive student attitudes, which contribute significantly to excellent personal development.
Students consistently make at least Good and often better progress in all core subjects from the Foundation Stage onwards, with attainment being similar, though slightly lower in MYP, Islamic Education, and Arabic. Teaching is Outstanding in FS and Very Good in other phases, supported by a well-designed IB curriculum that offers high-quality learning experiences, especially in FS and DP.
Key highlights include the excellent provision in FS, strong student progress in core subjects (particularly in DP), and the commitment of senior leaders, governors, and staff to student wellbeing and achievement. The school fosters a supportive and caring atmosphere with numerous leadership opportunities, underpinned by very strong partnerships with parents and excellent safeguarding arrangements.
Overall School Performance
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Emirates International School Jumeirah Overall Rating
Very Good
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.
Leaders of inclusion effectively oversee the provision of support for students of determination, ensuring effective admission procedures and thoughtfully constructed individual plans. This leads to very good academic and personal progress for these students, who are successfully integrated into the school community. students of determinationindividual plans
The school demonstrates a strong commitment to the wellbeing of students, staff, and the community, using surveys and student feedback to guide provision. The IB program successfully engages students with themes like resilience and creativity, fostering a positive environment where all students, including those of determination, thrive. IB programmeresiliencecreativitycritical thinkingbest buddies system
The school has achieved Very Good overall standards in the National Agenda Parameter, exceeding PIRLS targets and showing good progress in English and mathematics benchmark assessments. However, attainment for Emirati students in external tests remains a focus, with achievement in science rated good, English acceptable, and mathematics weak. Very GoodPIRLS targetsEmirati students
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Excellent FS Provision
The Foundation Stage provides excellent provision, fostering rapid progress across all areas of children's learning and development.
Strong Academic Progress
Students demonstrate strong progress in core subjects, with particularly notable achievements observed within the Diploma Programme (DP).
Commitment to Wellbeing
Senior leaders, governors, and staff are deeply committed to placing student wellbeing and achievement at the core of the school's inclusive educational approach.
Supportive Environment
A supportive and caring atmosphere, coupled with abundant leadership opportunities, cultivates a strong sense of social responsibility among students.
Strong Parent Partnerships & Safety
The school maintains very strong partnerships with parents and implements excellent arrangements for student safety and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Learning skills are rated Outstanding in Foundation Stage and Very Good in PYP, MYP, and DP, showing improvement in PYP and MYP since the previous inspection.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The principal and senior leaders form a cohesive and effective team, providing a clear vision for the school's future. Their improvement planning is guided by effective self-evaluation, and they benefit from outstanding support from parents and contributions from governors and advisory council members. The school's management, staffing, facilities, and resources are all of high quality.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
From the Foundation Stage onwards, students make at least good and often better progress in all core subjects. Attainment is similar, although not as high, in MYP and in Islamic Education and Arabic as in the other phases and subjects. Learning skills are outstanding in FS and very good elsewhere in the school. Students of determination make very good progress.
Personal Development
The respectful behaviour of almost all students makes a significant contribution to the school’s harmonious learning atmosphere. Their positive attitudes to learning contribute to their excellent personal development. Students’ appreciation of Islamic values and of the culture and traditions of the UAE is particularly strong in MYP and DP. They are keen to take on leadership roles and display well-developed innovative and entrepreneurial skills.
Teaching Quality
Teaching is outstanding in FS, and very good in the other phases. Most teachers use their subject knowledge and teaching skills very effectively to plan purposeful and engaging lessons. In most cases, teachers use questioning to extend students’ thinking. Assessment processes are consistent and informative, with external assessments rigorously analysed to identify learning gaps.
Protection & Care
Students’ welfare and wellbeing are high priorities. Safeguarding procedures are supported by clear policies and appropriate staff training. Students are effectively supervised and kept safe both within the school and when on school transport. Care and support are of very good quality, with strong support provided for students of determination, and a nurturing ethos evident throughout the school.
Areas for Development
- •Raise attainment in MYP and in Islamic Education and Arabic to at least match that in the other phases and subjects.
- •Improve the consistency of teaching in PYP and MYP by ensuring that, in all lessons, teachers make full use of students’ capacity for independent learning.
- •Ensure that assessment information is collated and presented with clear and understandable summaries of the attainment and progress of different groups.
- •Continue to close the attainment gaps in external tests results between Emirati students and others.
- •Widen the provision of alternative pathways for students less suited to academic study.
- •Improve punctuality and attendance.