The Philippine School
Executive Summary
The Philippine School in Abu Dhabi has been rated as Acceptable in its latest ADEK Irtiqa inspection. The school provides education following the Philippine curriculum, serving students from KG to Grade 12.
The inspection highlighted consistent strengths in students' attainment and progress in English, Social Studies, and Sciences, which are rated as Good across most phases. Similarly, the school demonstrates Good provision for health, safety, care, and support for its students.
While leadership and management, along with teaching and assessment, are generally rated as Acceptable, the school shows Good performance in its partnerships with parents and governance. Certain areas, such as Arabic Second Language attainment and progress, require improvement.
Overall School Performance
Outstanding
Very Good
Good
Acceptable
Weak
Very Weak
The Philippine School Overall Rating
Acceptable
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students demonstrate Good attainment and progress in English, Social Studies, and Sciences across most phases. However, attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Mathematics are Acceptable, while Arabic Second Language is Weak. EnglishSocial StudiesSciencesGoodWeak Arabic Second Language
The report indicates that indicators for Students' Personal and Social Development, including personal development, Islamic values, Emirati & world cultures, and social responsibility & innovation, were not applicable or assessed during this inspection.
Teaching quality is rated Good in the KG and Secondary phases, but is Acceptable in the Primary and Middle phases. Assessment practices are consistently Acceptable across all educational phases. Good TeachingAcceptable Assessment
The report states that the curriculum and curriculum adaptation indicators were not applicable or assessed during this inspection.
The school provides Good provision for health and safety, as well as care and support for students across all phases, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment. Health & SafetyCare & Support
Leadership and management are rated Acceptable overall. Strengths include Good partnerships with parents and effective governance, while the effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, and general management are Acceptable. Partnerships with parentsGovernance
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong English Performance
Students consistently achieve Good attainment and progress in English across all educational phases.
Good Science & Social Studies
Attainment and progress in both Science and Social Studies are rated Good across all applicable phases.
Effective Safeguarding
The school demonstrates Good provision for health, safety, care, and support for all students.
Positive Parent Partnerships
The school maintains Good partnerships with parents, fostering strong community engagement.
Robust Governance
Governance practices within the school are rated as Good, contributing to effective oversight.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Attainment and progress in Arabic First Language and Language of Instruction were not applicable for assessment across all phases.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team demonstrates an Acceptable approach to school management and self-evaluation. Strengths lie in fostering Good partnerships with parents and maintaining effective governance, contributing positively to the school community.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students show Good attainment and progress in English, Social Studies, and Sciences. However, performance in Islamic Education and Mathematics is Acceptable, and Arabic Second Language is Weak across relevant phases.
Personal & Social Development
The report indicates that personal and social development, including Islamic values, Emirati & world cultures, and social responsibility & innovation, were not applicable or assessed during this inspection.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching quality is Good in KG and Secondary, but Acceptable in Primary and Middle phases. Assessment practices are consistently Acceptable across all phases.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
The report states that curriculum design and adaptation were not applicable or assessed during this inspection.
Protection, Care & Support
The school provides Good health and safety measures, along with Good care and support for students across all phases.