Sharjah International Private School (MoE) branch Sharjah - Al Qarain 5
Executive Summary
Sharjah International Private School (MoE) branch Sharjah - Al Qarain 5, known as SIPS, has maintained its overall effectiveness rating of Good in the latest inspection for the 2024-2025 academic year. The school has demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous improvement, particularly under its restructured leadership team.
The school has seen positive developments, with students' achievement improving from Good to Very Good in most subjects within Phase 4 and Cycle 3. Students' personal development, understanding of Islamic values, and awareness of Emirati and world cultures have also improved to Very Good overall. Teaching quality, assessment use, and curriculum adaptation are now Very Good in Phase 4 and Cycle 3, and Good overall.
SIPS maintains Very Effective procedures for safeguarding children, and its learning environment and facilities are exceptionally well-maintained. Partnerships with parents and the community are rated Very Good, and the governors are highly supportive. The current leadership team's clear vision and professional relationships indicate a strong capacity for further improvement.
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Sharjah International Private School (MoE) branch Sharjah - Al Qarain 5 Overall Rating
Good for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The provision for students of determination (SoD) is rated Good. While the school provides support, there are instances where students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) do not always make the expected progress, particularly noted in Mathematics. Students of DeterminationSEN provision
The school places a high priority on ensuring students' welfare, health, and safety, with very effective procedures in place. The overall protection, care, guidance, and support for students are rated Very Good, contributing to a positive learning environment. welfare, health and safetycare and support
Students demonstrate a Very Good understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures. External benchmark assessments like TIMSS show students performing above national and international averages in Grades 4 and 8, indicating strong alignment with national agenda goals. Islamic valuesEmirati and world culturesTIMSS results
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Improved Student Achievement
Students' achievement has improved in most subjects, particularly in Phase 4 and Cycle 3, demonstrating effective academic strategies.
Positive Student Development
Students exhibit very good behavior, strong relationships, consistent attendance, and a deep understanding and respect for Islamic values and Emirati culture.
Effective Learning Environment
Teachers consistently provide a high-quality learning environment that actively supports and enables students' successful academic progress.
Strong Safeguarding Measures
The school prioritizes and effectively implements procedures to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all students.
Visionary Leadership & Partnerships
Leaders demonstrate a clear vision, foster professional relationships, and maintain very good partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students’ achievement is good overall. Students’ learning skills are good overall, and they are very good in Phase 4 and in Cycle 3 in most subjects. Students are very keen to learn and demonstrate positive and responsible attitudes to their learning.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, under an inspirational principal, has a clear vision focused on continuous improvement, particularly in enhancing students' attainment and progress. They demonstrate a strong capacity to improve further, fostering professional relationships and a culture of professional learning and development across the school.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students’ achievement is rated Good overall, with notable improvement to Very Good in most subjects within Phase 4 and Cycle 3. Students demonstrate positive and responsible attitudes towards learning and are keen to improve their work.
Personal Development
Students' personal development, including their behavior, relationships, attendance, and understanding of Islamic values and Emirati and world cultures, has improved to Very Good overall.
Teaching Quality
Teaching quality, the effective use of assessment, and the adaptation of both the NCfE and MoE curricula are rated Very Good in Phase 4 and Cycle 3, and Good overall, supporting successful student learning.
Protection & Care
The school maintains very effective procedures for safeguarding children. The overall provision for students' protection, care, guidance, and support is rated Very Good, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Areas for Development
- •Students’ achievement to be at least very good in all subjects in both curricula across all phases.
- •The quality of teaching, the use of assessment and the adaptation of the curriculum in all subjects to be raised to the next level in both curricula across all phases.
- •The leadership teams’ training and upskilling of teachers and middle leaders to further improve the school’s performance.