The Philippine Global School, Abu Dhabi
ADEK Inspection Report & Ratings
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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
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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' 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
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 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
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.
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 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
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.
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.