Sabis International Private School LLC- Aljada

Curriculum
SABIS
SPEA
Good
Location
Sharjah
Fees
AED 25K - 40K

Executive Summary

The school's overall effectiveness is Good, marking an improvement from the previous review and aligning with the school's self-evaluation. This positive trajectory reflects dedicated efforts in enhancing educational provision.

Students demonstrate good achievement in all core subjects in Phase 1, with improved achievement across subjects in Phase 2. The quality of teaching, assessment, and curriculum are consistently good across all phases, while students' personal and social development is rated Very Good, reflecting a clear understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture.

The Student Learning Organisation (SLO) provides excellent opportunities for student leadership and a wide range of activities. Safeguarding, health and safety arrangements are Very Good, supported by leadership focused on improving student outcomes and staff development, alongside very good management, facilities, and resources.

Overall School Performance

Inspection Year 2024-2025

Outstanding

Very Good

Good

Acceptable

Weak

Very Weak

Sabis International Private School LLC- Aljada Overall Rating

Good

SPEA Performance Standards

The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.

Inclusive Education
Acceptable

The school provides good care and support for students, including those with special educational needs. However, there are identified areas for improvement in the procedures used to identify students with special educational needs across all phases, ensuring timely and accurate support. Students of DeterminationCare and supportSEN identification

Wellbeing
Very Good

Students' personal and social development is consistently Very Good across all phases, demonstrating positive attitudes, self-discipline, and respectful interactions. The Student Learning Organisation (SLO) actively promotes student wellbeing through various activities and initiatives, including sports and wellness programs. Personal developmentSLO programHealthy lifestyles

National Agenda
Acceptable

The school participates in external benchmarking tests like TIMSS and PIRLS, providing comparative performance data. While some external benchmark data indicates weak performance in certain phases and subjects (e.g., English in Phases 2 and 3), there is also good performance in Grade 9 English. A key challenge is the misalignment between the school's internal assessment data and external benchmark results. External benchmarkingTIMSSPIRLSNational Agenda Benchmark Tests

Key Highlights

Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.

Strong Phase 1 Achievement

Students in Phase 1 consistently demonstrate good achievement across all core subjects, laying a solid foundation for their learning journey.

Very Good Personal Development

Students exhibit very good personal development, coupled with a strong understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati culture.

Effective Teaching & Curriculum

The quality of teaching, assessment practices, curriculum design, and its adaptation are consistently strong across all phases of the school.

Robust Safeguarding

The school maintains very good arrangements for safeguarding students and ensuring their health and safety within the school environment.

Strong Leadership & Management

Leadership is effective in driving improvement planning, supported by very good management, staffing, facilities, and resources.

Academic Performance Breakdown

Phase 1KG to Grade 3 (approx.)
Islamic Education
Arabic (as a First Language)
Arabic (as an additional Language)
Social Studies
English
Good
Mathematics
Good
Science
Good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Good
Phase 1 Note
Students' achievement in all core subjects in Phase 1 is good.
Phase 2Grades 4-6 (approx.)
Islamic Education
Good
Arabic (as a First Language)
Good
Arabic (as an additional Language)
Acceptable
Social Studies
Good
English
Good
Mathematics
Good
Science
Acceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Acceptable
Phase 2 Note
Achievement across subjects in Phase 2 has improved.
Phase 3Grades 7-9 (approx.)
Islamic Education
Acceptable
Arabic (as a First Language)
Acceptable
Arabic (as an additional Language)
Acceptable
Social Studies
Acceptable
English
Good
Mathematics
Acceptable
Science
Acceptable
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Acceptable
Phase 4Grade 10 (approx.)
Islamic Education
Acceptable
Arabic (as a First Language)
Acceptable
Arabic (as an additional Language)
N/A
Social Studies
Acceptable
English
Acceptable
Mathematics
Good
Science
Good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Acceptable

Students’ achievement is good overall.

Leadership & Management

Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.

The effectiveness of leadership
Leaders are committed to improving students’ outcomes and developing staff skills, ensuring a clear vision and effective strategic planning.
Good
Self-evaluation and improvement planning
Self-evaluation processes are accurate, leading to effective improvement planning that addresses key areas for development.
Good
Partnerships with parents and the community
Partnerships with parents and the community are good, fostering positive relationships and supporting students’ learning.
Good
Governance
Governance is good, providing effective oversight and support for the school's strategic direction and operational management.
Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources
The management, staffing, facilities, and resources are very good, providing a high-quality learning environment that meets students' needs.
Very Good

Leadership Approach

Leadership is focused on improving students’ outcomes and developing the skills of staff. Leaders are committed to a clear vision and effective strategic planning, which is reflected in the school's accurate self-evaluation and robust improvement planning.

Inspection Findings

Students' Outcomes

Students’ achievement is good overall, with notable good performance in all core subjects in Phase 1. Achievement across subjects in Phase 2 has improved, and students' learning skills are consistently good across all phases, demonstrating responsibility for their own learning.

Personal Development

Students’ personal and social development and their innovation skills are very good overall. They exhibit positive and responsible attitudes, commendable self-discipline, and a clear understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, fostered through various school initiatives and the SLO program.

Teaching Quality

The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall. Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge, engage effectively with students, and use the integrated learning system (ILS) to adapt planning and address misunderstandings. Internal assessment processes are coherent and consistent, though alignment with external benchmarking data is an area for development.

Protection & Care

The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are very good overall. The school has robust arrangements for safeguarding and health and safety, with respectful staff-student relationships. Initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles and student wellbeing are effectively implemented, contributing to a harmonious learning environment.

Areas for Development

  • Improve Achievement across all subjects and phases, especially in Arabic as a second language (ASL) and science in Phases 2 and 3.
  • Strengthen Procedures to identify students with special educational needs (SEN) across all phases.
  • Develop systems to seek the views of parents and students, as part of the decision-making process that affects students’ outcomes.