Pakistan Education Academy
Executive Summary
Pakistan Education Academy provides an Acceptable overall quality of education. The school has improved its internal assessment procedures and students play a strong role in all aspects of school life.
Students' achievements have notably improved in the Kindergarten (KG) phase, as well as in Islamic Education and Science in the High phase. The provision of STEAM course options is a positive addition to the curriculum.
The principal and senior leaders provide effective direction, supported by an engaged governing body. While teaching quality is Good in KG, it remains Acceptable in other phases, with a need to better utilize assessment data to inform lesson planning.
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Pakistan Education Academy Overall Rating
Acceptable for 2+ consecutive years
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.
The school demonstrates a commitment to inclusive provision with facilities and resources addressing the needs of students of determination. However, a thorough strategic approach for supporting students of all abilities is still lacking. inclusive provisionstudents of determination
The school has a strong commitment to wellbeing, supported by an active committee and comprehensive surveys. Wellbeing initiatives are beginning to inform curriculum design, creating a positive and stimulating learning environment. active committeestimulating learning environment
The school's performance in international assessments like PIRLS and benchmark tests falls below targets. Action plans are in place but are currently having insignificant effects on students' reading outcomes and literacy skills. PIRLSbenchmark testsliteracy skills
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Learning Skills
The range of learning skills which students develop and apply, especially in KG and High.
Cultural Awareness
Students' strong awareness of Emirati culture and Islamic values.
KG Environment
The positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment in KG.
Student Roles
The enhanced role which students play in all aspects of school life.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' learning skills have generally improved, especially in KG and High.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The principal and senior leaders provide effective direction for teaching and learning, supported by an engaged and ambitious governing body. They are fully committed to school improvement and are creating effective leadership structures across the school, particularly in KG and High.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Levels of achievement have improved in KG, and in Islamic Education and Science in the High phase. Attainment in primary and middle phases remains generally acceptable.
Personal Development
Students demonstrate positive and responsible attitudes, showing strong awareness of Emirati culture and Islamic values. They enjoy opportunities for innovation and social responsibility.
Teaching Quality
Teaching is good in KG and acceptable in other phases. Internal assessment procedures have improved, though some lessons focus more on knowledge acquisition than deepening conceptual understanding.
Protection & Care
Health and safety provision is acceptable with effective medical clinic support. A newly introduced code of behaviour is effective, and school counsellors play key supportive roles.
Areas for Development
- •Ensure that the increasing amount of data and of information from assessments directly informs the planning of lessons and the quality of teaching.
- •Create professional training opportunities to ensure that that the KG curriculum also informs teaching practices in Grade 1.
- •Improve the consistency of the school’s self-evaluation process so that it accurately reflects the school's strengths and weaknesses.
- •Ensure that the appropriate use of digital technologies supports and adds value to learning.
- •Take measures to improve attendance.