The City School International PVT L.L.C has achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Good, marking a significant improvement from its previous Acceptable rating. This positive trajectory is attributed to the clear strategic direction set by leaders, which is deeply embedded in the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning.
The school has demonstrated improvements in teaching and learning, leading to enhanced student progress across nearly all subjects. Students' personal and social development remains strong, and the school's safeguarding arrangements are effective. Furthermore, the school benefits from highly effective governance and robust partnerships with parents, contributing to a well-designed learning environment.
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The City School International PVT L.L.C Overall Rating
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The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school demonstrates good provision for inclusive education, with students showing sensitivity to the needs and differences of others, including those with special educational needs. Teachers provide some challenge and support in most lessons, though personalized support for individuals could be further developed. special educational needspersonalized support
Students' personal and social development is consistently good across all phases, characterized by positive attitudes, self-reliance, and responsible behavior. The school effectively promotes healthy lifestyles through activities and initiatives, and bullying incidents are extremely rare, fostering a respectful environment. positive attitudeshealthy lifestylesbullying is extremely rare
While students show good appreciation of UAE culture and traditions, their attainment in international benchmarking examinations is an area for improvement. External data from CAT4, GL Progress Tests, and TIMSS indicates weak or low attainment in certain subjects and phases, suggesting a need to enhance performance against international standards. international benchmarking examinationsUAE culture and traditionsTIMSS results
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Students demonstrate better than expected progress across almost all subjects, reflecting enhanced teaching and learning strategies.
Students exhibit positive relationships and mature attitudes towards learning, contributing to a productive school environment.
Students show a strong appreciation and understanding of UAE culture, heritage, and Islamic values through various school activities and displays.
The school has robust arrangements in place for the protection, care, guidance, and support of all students, ensuring their health and safety.
The school's governance and partnerships with parents are highly effective, providing strong support for continuous improvement.
Students’ achievement is good overall, with notable improvements in progress across almost all subjects since the previous review.
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership at The City School International is characterized by a clear strategic vision and effective self-evaluation processes, which have successfully driven school improvement. The principal and senior leaders are effective, fostering strong partnerships with parents and ensuring good governance, all contributing to a positive learning environment.
Students' achievement is good overall, demonstrating better than expected progress across most subjects. Learning skills are also good, with students showing enthusiasm and collaboration, particularly in practical activities.
Students' personal and social development, along with their innovation skills, are good. They exhibit positive attitudes, self-discipline, and a strong understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, contributing positively to the school and wider community.
The quality of teaching for effective learning is good across all phases, with teachers demonstrating secure subject knowledge and creating positive learning environments. Differentiation is evident in planning, though consistent challenge for gifted and talented students and deeper questioning could be further developed.
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are good across the school. Arrangements for health and safety, including safeguarding, are effective, and students demonstrate positive attitudes towards healthy living and punctuality.