KHDA reveals top schools of 2023

Dubai: 20 private schools in Dubai were rated ‘outstanding’ in the latest round of school inspections conducted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

KHDA released the latest figures, which showed about 199 schools were inspected.

Around 25 schools showed improved performance from the previous inspection in 2019.

“Private schools in Dubai are known for their commitment to quality and continuous improvement,” said Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, director general of the KHDA.

“This year’s results show that thousands more students have access to better quality teaching and learning, a sign of the dedication and expertise of teachers and school leaders. We are grateful to the whole education community for supporting our schools to be among the best in the world.”

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According to recent inspection results by the KHDA, 77 per cent of students in Dubai now attend private schools that have been rated as ‘Good’ or higher, which is an improvement from the 70 per cent recorded during the last inspection cycle in the 2018-19 academic year.

These results have been released at a time when parents are making decisions about re-enrolling their children for the next academic year, giving them the necessary information to make informed choices, the KHDA website reads.

Outstanding schools in Dubai

Source: KHDA

Mark Ford, Principal – The English College, which is ranked as very good, says: “Our new rating is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, our incredible students and our wonderful parents. It is good that the high-quality education provided by The English College has been validated by the DSIB report and we were pleased that the DSIB team identified so many areas of outstanding and very good practice.

The Principal added that the Very Good rating will not cause the school to rest on its laurels, with the senior leadership team constantly striving to maintain and improve the high standards pupils and parents have come to expect from the school – which first opened its doors in 1992.

While 20% of pupils hail from the UK, the school celebrates the diversity of many other cultures, with more than 79 different nationalities represented by more than 1000 students.