Victoria International School - Almanthiqa Alwastha branch Sharjah - Maliha
Executive Summary
Victoria International School Sharjah - Almanthiqa Alwastha achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Good in its first inspection. Since opening in August 2021, the school has experienced significant growth, attributed to strong leadership that has established a high standard of education and care across all phases.
The school demonstrates Good attainment in Mathematics, Science, Islamic Education, Arabic Language, and Social Studies. Students across all phases show better than expected progress, a result of teachers' secure subject knowledge and well-planned lessons that cater to diverse ability groups. Teaching and assessment quality are also rated Good.
Students' personal and social development, along with their protection, care, guidance, and support, are given a high priority, fostering a positive, friendly, and safe learning environment. The school benefits from Very Good staffing, facilities, and resources, and maintains strong partnerships with parents who actively support the school community.
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Victoria International School Sharjah - Almanthiqa Alwastha Overall Rating
Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school provides very good care and support for students, with accurate and prompt identification of Special Educational Needs (SEN) students and effective Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs). However, identification and support for gifted and talented students are less comprehensive and prompt. Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs)Students with SEN
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are very good, with rigorous safeguarding procedures and effective arrangements for child protection. A high priority is placed on students' well-being, fostering positive relationships between students and staff, and promoting healthy living across all aspects of school life. well-beingsafeguarding procedureshealthy living
Students demonstrate a very good understanding and appreciation of Islamic values, Emirati culture, and national identity, which are actively promoted through lessons and school activities. While exempt from external benchmarking, the school effectively integrates national values and heritage into its curriculum and daily life. Islamic valuesEmirati and world culturesnational identity
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Academic Achievement
Students consistently demonstrate good achievement across various subjects in KG, Primary, and Middle phases, with most making better than expected progress.
Positive Student Development
Students exhibit very positive attitudes, behavior, and relationships, coupled with strong community involvement and a deep appreciation for UAE culture and traditions.
High Priority on Wellbeing
The school places a high priority on student well-being, fostering very positive relationships between students and staff, and ensuring effective protection and care.
Effective Leadership
The principal's leadership and management have been instrumental in achieving the school's good overall effectiveness within a relatively short period since its opening.
Excellent Facilities & Resources
The school benefits from very good staffing, high-quality facilities, and resources that significantly support and enhance children's learning experiences.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is good overall, with good progress evident in all phases. Attainment in English across all phases is acceptable.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership at Victoria International School Sharjah - Almanthiqa Alwastha is characterized by a future-focused vision rooted in local values, aiming to deliver world-class education. The principal fosters a vibrant and inclusive community that embraces UAE culture and heritage, preparing students to be confident, capable individuals who think locally and act globally.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is good overall, with good attainment in most subjects and better than expected progress across all phases. Students demonstrate good learning skills, enjoying their work and taking increasing responsibility for their own learning.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development and innovation skills are very good. They exhibit positive and responsible attitudes, a secure understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, and actively participate in a wide variety of social responsibility and innovative projects.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall. Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and employ effective strategies to engage students in well-planned, stimulating lessons. While internal assessment provides useful information, its use to consistently challenge higher-attaining students and promote innovation is still developing.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are very good. Rigorous safeguarding procedures, effective health and safety arrangements, and very positive staff-student relationships create a safe and nurturing environment. Special needs students receive effective support, though identification and support for gifted and talented students require improvement.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ attainment in English across all phases.
- •Strengthen the school’s internal and external assessment procedures to provide a comprehensive overview and inform planning for all students.
- •Enhance the school’s self-evaluation and improvement planning processes for greater effectiveness and accountability.
- •Improve the school’s governance and accountability frameworks.
- •Develop students’ independent, critical learning and innovation skills consistently across all subjects and phases.
- •Refine the curriculum adaptation to consistently meet the needs of all students, particularly in challenging higher-attaining students and fostering innovation.