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Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
SABIS International School - Ruwais is a SABIS curriculum school located in Al Dhanna City, within the Western Region of Abu Dhabi. The school opened in 2001 and is part of the global SABIS Network. It operates as a private, English-medium day school fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies.
The school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls from Pre-KG through Grade 12. Students aged 3+ to 18+ receive instruction following the SABIS educational system through a comprehensive international curriculum drawing from American, British, and Emirati systems.
As a member of the SABIS Network, the school implements a structured educational approach. The curriculum prepares students for standardized exams including American (AP®, SAT), British (IGCSE, AS/A Level), and U.A.E. national exams.
The campus relocated to purpose-built premises in September 2016, occupying a 60,000 square metre site within Ruwais Housing Complex. This facility is located approximately 250 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi city centre.
ADEK rated SABIS International School - Ruwais "Good" in its 2021-2022 inspection.
This ADEK inspection rated Sabis International School Al Ruwais as Good overall. English, Mathematics and Science attainment and progress were strong, particularly in the senior phase, while Arabic Second Language and Social Studies remained Acceptable. Care and support were rated Very Good, and leadership and management were Good.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1-8), inspected 28-Feb-2022 to 03-Mar-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment in English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support of students | ||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Leadership and management | ||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good |
| Management | Whole school | Good |
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