Private International English School
Executive Summary
The Private International English School, following the Indian curriculum, has maintained its overall ADEK Irtiqa rating of Very Good for the 2023-2024 academic year. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, with notable strengths in student achievement, personal development, and safeguarding.
Students consistently achieve above curriculum standards in English in the middle and secondary phases, and in mathematics in the secondary phase. Progress in science is better than expected across all phases. The school actively participates in international assessments like PISA and TIMSS, with results in reading literacy exceeding high targets and overall attainment in scientific, mathematical, and reading literacy being above international averages.
The school fosters highly positive and respectful student behavior, with strong attendance rates. Teaching and assessment practices are very effective, supported by a well-implemented curriculum that ensures continuity and progression. Health, safety, safeguarding, and child protection protocols are outstanding, reflecting the school's robust commitment to student welfare. Leadership and management remain very good, ensuring high academic standards and alignment with UAE national priorities.
Overall School Performance
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Private International English School Overall Rating
Very Good for 2+ consecutive years
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students generally achieve levels above curriculum standards in core subjects, particularly English in middle and secondary phases, and mathematics in the secondary phase. Progress in science is consistently better than expected across all phases. However, attainment and progress in Arabic as a second language and in KG subjects require further improvement. EnglishMathematicsSciencePISATIMSS
Students exhibit highly positive and responsible attitudes, demonstrating self-discipline and respectful relationships with peers and staff. They show a secure understanding of Islamic values and a strong awareness of Emirati and world cultures. Social responsibility and innovation skills are rated Good, indicating areas for further development. positive behaviorIslamic valuesEmirati culture
Teaching and assessment processes are very effective, characterized by consistent and detailed lesson planning across the school. Teachers effectively promote learning, and assessment practices are generally robust. However, there is a need to further strengthen the reliability of assessment in KG and enhance the integration of ICT for independent learning. effective teachingconsistent lesson planningICT integration
The curriculum design and implementation are very good, ensuring continuity and progression across all grades. Modifications to the taught curriculum are of high quality, effectively meeting student needs. The school ensures a broad and balanced curriculum that supports students' learning journeys. curriculum implementationhigh quality modificationscontinuity and progression
Health and safety, including safeguarding and child protection procedures, are outstanding, demonstrating rigorous and effective protocols. However, the overall care and support provided is rated Good, with specific areas for improvement in aligning with best practices for identifying and supporting students with additional learning needs. Outstanding health and safetysafeguardingchild protection
Leadership and management are very good, with effective leadership ensuring high academic standards and commitment to UAE national priorities. School self-evaluation, improvement planning, and engagement with parents and the community are strong. However, middle leaders need to further focus on the impact of teaching on active learning and progress. effective leadershiphigh academic standardsUAE national priorities
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
High Academic Attainment
Students achieve above curriculum standards in English (middle & secondary) and Mathematics (secondary), with better than expected progress in Science across all phases.
Strong International Assessment Results
The school exceeded PISA reading literacy targets and achieved results above international averages in scientific, mathematical, and reading literacy.
Positive Student Behavior
Students demonstrate highly positive and respectful behavior, maintaining high attendance levels and positive relationships with staff.
Outstanding Safeguarding
Highly effective and rigorous health, safety, safeguarding, and child protection protocols ensure a safe, bullying-free environment.
Effective Curriculum Implementation
Curriculum implementation is effective, ensuring continuity and progression with high-quality modifications across all grades.
Committed Leadership
School leadership ensures high academic standards and is committed to UAE national priorities, maintaining overall very good management.
Academic Performance Breakdown
The school demonstrates strong academic performance in English, Mathematics, and Science, particularly in higher phases, with consistent better-than-expected progress in Science. Areas for development include Arabic medium subjects across all phases, especially writing and critical thinking, and ensuring consistent high attainment and progress in KG across all subjects. Mathematics in Cycles 2 and 3 has regressed to Very Good.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team at Private International English School maintains a very good overall performance, ensuring high academic standards and a strong commitment to UAE national priorities. They have effectively managed infrastructure and resource investments, including digital interactive boards and new facilities, to enhance the learning environment. The leadership fosters strong engagement with parents and the community, and their self-evaluation and improvement planning processes are robust.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students generally attain levels above curriculum standards in English, Mathematics, and Science, with outstanding results in higher phases. Progress in science is consistently better than expected. However, attainment and progress in Arabic medium subjects, particularly Arabic as a second language, and in KG across all subjects, require further improvement.
Personal & Social Development
Students demonstrate highly positive and responsible attitudes, showing self-discipline and respectful relationships. They have a secure understanding of Islamic values and a strong awareness of Emirati and world cultures. Social responsibility and innovation skills are good, with consistent high attendance rates.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching and assessment are very effective, characterized by consistent lesson planning and effective learning strategies. However, there is a need to strengthen assessment reliability in KG and enhance the integration of ICT to maximize students’ independent learning skills and differentiate activities for high attainers.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
The curriculum design and implementation are very good, ensuring continuity and progression across all grades. Modifications to the taught curriculum are of high quality, effectively meeting student needs and providing a broad and balanced learning experience.
Protection, Care & Support
Health and safety, including safeguarding and child protection procedures, are outstanding and robust. However, the overall care and support provided is good, with a need to strengthen processes for identifying and supporting students with additional learning needs and to align fully with ADEK inclusion policy.
Areas for Development
- •Further improve students’ high level of attainment and progress in Arabic medium subjects, especially Arabic as a second language, by maximizing progress in reading and writing, developing fluency and extended vocabulary, and enhancing critical thinking skills.
- •Further improve students’ level of attainment and progress in KG so that it is outstanding across all subjects by developing children’s application of knowledge in numbers, fostering inquiry and exploration skills, and building confidence in reading and writing.
- •Further strengthen teaching and assessment so that it is outstanding across the school by ensuring maximum progress for all student groups, enhancing ICT integration for independent learning, strengthening assessment reliability in KG, and improving differentiated activities.
- •Strengthen the care and support provided for students by training teachers in best practices for inclusive education, strengthening identification and support processes for students with additional learning needs, and aligning with all expectations of ADEK inclusion policy.
- •Further strengthen the effectiveness and impact of leadership at all levels by focusing middle leaders on effective teaching components and their impact on student active learning and progress, and ensuring school development plans include student achievement-focused success criteria.