Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)

What inspectors found in 2018-2019

Since the 2017-2018 inspection

Of the 60 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 10 declined and 43 kept the same rating.

Did Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada) act on the 2017-2018 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2017-2018, 4 can be checked against the 2018-2019 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 a mixed picture, 1 a decline.

1. Improve teacher accountability for student progress and raise achievement in Islamic education and Arabic through better identification of weaknesses, targeted professional development, and analysis of…Mixed

   Islamic Education — Progress (Middle/Cycle 2): Good → Acceptable · Arabic First Language — Progress (Primary): Good → Acceptable · Arabic Second Language — Progress (Secondary/High School): Weak → Acceptable

2. Increase challenge for higher-attaining students by analysing data and providing challenging extended or alternative learning activitiesDeclined

   Assessment (Foundation Stage/KG): Good → Acceptable · Assessment (Primary): Good → Acceptable · Assessment (Middle/Cycle 2): Good → Acceptable · Assessment (Secondary/High School): Good → Acceptable

3. Use assessment data more effectively to inform teaching and personalise learning, especially in Islamic education and Arabic as a second languageMixed

   Arabic First Language — Attainment (Foundation Stage/KG): Acceptable → Good · Arabic Second Language — Attainment (Secondary/High School): Weak → Acceptable · Islamic Education — Progress (Middle/Cycle 2): Good → Acceptable · Arabic First Language — Progress (Primary): Good → Acceptable

4. Improve activities in Arabic medium subjects, particularly in grades 10 to 12Mixed

   Arabic First Language — Attainment (Foundation Stage/KG): Acceptable → Good · Arabic Second Language — Attainment (Secondary/High School): Weak → Acceptable · Arabic First Language — Progress (Primary): Good → Acceptable · Arabic Second Language — Progress (Secondary/High School): Weak → Acceptable

5. Develop extended learning opportunities for more able studentsNot measurable from the ratings
6. Improve provision of outdoor play and learning spaceNot measurable from the ratings

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