Sabis International Private School LLC- Aljada, Sharjah
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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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.
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Sabis International Private School LLC- Aljada Overall Rating
Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
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
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
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
Students’ achievement is good overall.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
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.