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The Philippine Global School

Curriculum
Philippines
ADEK
Acceptable
Location
Abu Dhabi
Fees
AED 5K - 9K

Executive Summary

The Philippine Global School received an overall performance rating of Acceptable in its latest ADEK Irtiqa inspection for the 2021-2022 academic year. This rating reflects the school's commitment to meeting the minimum performance requirements across key areas of educational provision.

The school's academic performance shows a mixed picture, with attainment and progress in subjects like Social Studies, English, Mathematics, and Sciences ranging from Good in some phases (particularly KG) to Acceptable in others. The Philippine curriculum is delivered with varying effectiveness across different cycles.

Notably, the school demonstrates Good performance in the crucial area of Protection, Care, Guidance & Support for students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Partnerships with parents are also rated as Good, indicating effective collaboration between the school and families.

Overall School Performance

Inspection Year 2021-2022

Outstanding

Very Good

Good

Acceptable

Weak

Very Weak

The Philippine Global School Overall Rating

Acceptable

ADEK Performance Standards

The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.

Students' Achievement
Acceptable

Students' attainment and progress are generally Acceptable across most subjects and phases, with notable strengths in Social Studies, English, Mathematics, and Sciences in the KG phase, where performance is rated Good. Learning skills are also Good in KG. GoodAcceptableLearning skills

Students' Personal & Social Development

Specific indicators for students' personal development, Islamic values, Emirati & world cultures, and social responsibility & innovation were marked as 'Not Applicable' across all phases in this inspection report, indicating no specific judgment was made or data was available for these areas.

Teaching & Assessment
Acceptable

Teaching and assessment practices are rated Good in the KG phase, contributing positively to early years learning. In Primary and Middle phases, teaching and assessment are generally Acceptable, indicating a need for consistent application of effective strategies. GoodAcceptable

Curriculum

Specific indicators for curriculum design and adaptation were marked as 'Not Applicable' across all phases in this inspection report, suggesting no detailed judgment was made or data was available for these areas.

Protection, Care, Guidance & Support
Good

The school demonstrates Good performance in ensuring students' health, safety, care, and support across all phases. This indicates effective systems are in place to safeguard student wellbeing and provide necessary guidance. GoodHealth & safetyCare & support

Leadership & Management
Acceptable

Leadership and management are rated as Acceptable overall, with specific strengths in partnerships with parents, which are rated Good. Other aspects like effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, governance, and management are Acceptable. AcceptablePartnerships with parentsGood

Key Highlights

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

Strong Student Support

The school provides Good protection, care, guidance, and support for all students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Effective Parent Partnerships

Partnerships with parents are rated Good, highlighting successful collaboration and communication between the school and families.

KG Academic Strengths

Students in the KG phase show Good attainment and progress in English, Mathematics, and Sciences, alongside strong learning skills.

Good Social Studies

Attainment and progress in Social Studies are consistently Good in both Primary and Middle phases.

Good KG Teaching

Teaching and assessment practices in the KG phase are rated Good, supporting effective early years education.

Academic Performance Breakdown

KGKG1-KG2
English
Good
Mathematics
Acceptable
Sciences
Good
Learning skills
Good
KG Note
The KG phase demonstrates strong performance, with Good ratings in English, Sciences, and learning skills, and Good progress in Mathematics.
PrimaryGrades 1-5
Islamic Education
Acceptable
Arabic Second Language
Acceptable
Social Studies
Good
English
Acceptable
Mathematics
Acceptable
Sciences
Acceptable
Learning skills
Acceptable
Primary Note
Students in the Primary phase show Good attainment and progress in Social Studies, while other core subjects are rated Acceptable.
MiddleGrades 6-8
Islamic Education
Acceptable
Arabic Second Language
Acceptable
Social Studies
Good
English
Acceptable
Mathematics
Good
Sciences
Acceptable
Learning skills
Acceptable
Middle Note
The Middle phase demonstrates Good attainment and progress in Social Studies and Mathematics, with other subjects generally at an Acceptable level.

Across the school, students' achievement is varied, with strengths in specific subjects and phases, particularly in the KG and Middle phases for certain subjects. Arabic First Language and Language of Instruction were not applicable for assessment.

Leadership & Management

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

Effectiveness of leadership
The overall effectiveness of leadership meets minimum expectations.
Acceptable
Self evaluation & improvement
The school's processes for self-evaluation and improvement are Acceptable.
Acceptable
Partnerships with parents
The school maintains Good partnerships with parents, fostering effective collaboration.
Good
Governance
The governance structures and oversight are Acceptable.
Acceptable
Management
The daily management and operational aspects of the school are Acceptable.
Acceptable

Leadership Approach

The leadership team ensures that the school operates at an Acceptable level across most management functions. A notable strength lies in fostering Good partnerships with parents, indicating a collaborative approach to school community engagement.

Inspection Findings

Students' Achievement

Students demonstrate Acceptable attainment and progress overall, with specific areas of strength, such as Good performance in Social Studies across Primary and Middle phases, and strong academic outcomes in KG for English, Mathematics, and Sciences.

Personal & Social Development

Specific judgments on students' personal and social development, including Islamic values, Emirati & world cultures, and innovation skills, were not applicable in this inspection report.

Teaching & Assessment

Teaching and assessment practices are Good in the KG phase, effectively supporting early learning. In other phases, these practices are Acceptable, indicating a need for more consistent application of effective pedagogical and assessment strategies.

Curriculum Design & Adaptation

Detailed judgments on curriculum design and its adaptation to meet student needs were not applicable in this inspection report.

Protection, Care & Support

The school provides Good protection, care, guidance, and support for its students, ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive environment across all educational phases.