Future Leaders International Private School - Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi
ADEK Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
Future Leaders International School, Abu Dhabi Island has achieved a Good overall rating in the 2023/24 ADEK Irtiqa inspection, demonstrating significant improvement from its previous 'Acceptable' performance. This positive trajectory reflects the school's commitment to enhancing educational standards and student outcomes.
The school's strengths include good standards across all English medium subjects, effective teaching, particularly in English-medium subjects and KG, and an American curriculum design that fosters student choice and cross-curricular links. Notable improvements have been observed in mathematics, UAE social studies, and science attainment and progress across various phases.
Under the guidance of committed senior leadership, the school has seen a positive impact, including increased student numbers and investments in new facilities like a Snoezelen room for students with sensory needs. Strong relationships between students and adults, coupled with very good standards for health, safety, and well-being, contribute to a nurturing learning environment.
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Future Leaders International Private School - Madinat Zayed Overall Rating
Good
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students achieve at least good standards in English-medium subjects, mathematics, UAE social studies, and science across most phases. However, attainment and progress in Arabic (first and second language) and Islamic education remain acceptable, with inconsistencies in deep understanding and application. English medium subjectsmathematicsUAE social studiesscience
Students consistently demonstrate very good personal development, social responsibility, and innovation skills. Their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is good, fostering a strong sense of belonging and positive relationships within the school community. personal developmentsocial responsibilityinnovation skillsIslamic valuesEmirati and world cultures
Teaching for effective learning is good, particularly in English-medium subjects and KG, driven by intensive teacher training. However, assessment practices are acceptable, with a need for teachers to improve questioning skills, differentiate content, and effectively analyze assessment data to inform lesson planning and provide constructive feedback. effective learningEnglish-medium subjectsteacher trainingassessment practices
Curriculum design and implementation are good, offering student choice and embedding effective cross-curricular links. However, curriculum adaptation is acceptable, requiring further development to stretch and challenge higher-achieving students, strengthen modification processes, and enhance opportunities for innovation and enterprise skills. curriculum designcross-curricular linkscurriculum adaptationinnovation and enterprise skills
The school maintains very good standards for health, safety, and child protection, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment. Care and support for students are good, with notable investments in facilities like a Snoezelen room to support students with sensory and behavioral needs. health and safetychild protectionSnoezelen room
Leadership and management have improved to good, demonstrating innovation and a realistic self-evaluation process. Committed senior leadership and positive parent relationships have contributed to academic improvements, though governance is acceptable and middle leadership in Arabic medium subjects needs strengthening. innovationself-evaluationsenior leadershipparent relationships
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Academic Standards
Students have achieved at least good standards across all English medium subjects, demonstrating consistent academic performance.
Positive Student Development
Students’ personal and social development is a strong feature, reflected in positive staff-student relationships and a cohesive sense of belonging and community.
Effective Teaching
Teaching is effective, especially in English-medium subjects and KG, contributing to improved learning outcomes.
Well-Designed Curriculum
The curriculum design allows for students’ choice and embeds effective cross-curricular links, enhancing the learning experience.
Secure Environment
The school’s child protection, health and safety procedures ensure a secure and nurturing environment for both students and staff.
Committed Leadership
Committed senior leadership and positive parent relationships have contributed to significant improvement in the school’s academic standards.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Attainment and progress in mathematics, UAE social studies, and science have improved across various phases. However, Arabic (first and second language) and Islamic education consistently remain at acceptable levels across all cycles.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Under the direction of the founding principal and senior leaders, the school has shown innovative leadership, resulting in improvements across multiple areas. Self-evaluation processes are aligned with the inspection framework, reflecting a realistic assessment of strengths and areas for improvement, and fostering positive parent relationships.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students achieve at least good standards in English-medium subjects, mathematics, UAE social studies, and science across most phases. However, attainment and progress in Arabic (first and second language) and Islamic education remain acceptable, with inconsistencies in students' deep understanding and application of concepts.
Personal & Social Development
Students consistently demonstrate very good personal development, social responsibility, and innovation skills. Their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is good, contributing to a strong sense of belonging and positive relationships within the school community.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching for effective learning is good, particularly in English-medium subjects and KG, driven by intensive teacher training. However, assessment practices are acceptable, requiring further development for teachers to improve questioning skills, differentiate content, and effectively analyze assessment data to inform lesson planning and provide constructive feedback.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
Curriculum design and implementation are good, offering student choice and embedding effective cross-curricular links. However, curriculum adaptation is acceptable, requiring further development to stretch and challenge higher-achieving students, strengthen modification processes, and enhance opportunities for innovation and enterprise skills.
Protection, Care & Support
The school maintains very good standards for health, safety, and child protection, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment. Care and support for students are good, with notable investments in facilities like a Snoezelen room to support students with sensory and behavioral needs.
Areas for Development
- •Improve the quality of teaching, assessment, and students’ achievement, to reach a very good level in English medium subjects and UAE social studies and to at least a good level in Arabic medium subjects, across all phases of the school.
- •Improve the adaptation of the curriculum to cater to the needs of all students, by providing tasks, activities and resources in lessons, clubs and activities in extra-curricular sessions that stretch and challenge all students, particularly the more able.
- •Improve aspects of the leadership to raise effectiveness to at least a very good level, by improving systems and procedures for the Governing Board to regularly monitor the school’s performance, including the achievements and personal development of all students.