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Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Polaris Private Academy is a private school affiliated with the Ministry of Education located on Al Najda Street in Abu Dhabi. The school first opened in September 2011 and has since established itself as a provider of quality education. The academy welcomes both boys and girls from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with approximately 1,200 students currently enrolled across all year groups. The mixed-gender environment allows students to learn alongside peers in a collaborative educational setting.
Students at Polaris Private Academy follow a curriculum aligned with UAE national educational standards. The school has produced notable academic achievements, with students earning top positions in subjects including English, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Studies, and Classical Arabic at the UAE level. Graduates are prepared for admission to universities both within the UAE and internationally. The school also provides special support for students with determination, identifying and nurturing gifted children.
The academy maintains an 'Acceptable' rating from the Abu Dhabi Department of Knowledge (ADEK), the government body responsible for school inspections in Abu Dhabi. This rating reflects the school's commitment to maintaining standards of efficiency and accountability in its operations.
Polaris Private Academy aims to embed respect for culture and religion in students' hearts and help them achieve academic success. The school serves a diverse student body and strives to help all students achieve their full potential while strengthening their civic, ethical, and moral values.
ADEK rated Polaris Private Academy "Acceptable" in its 2017-2018 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2012-2013.
Polaris Private Academy was rated Acceptable overall in 2018-2019, despite significant leadership and student turnover. KG achievement and science improved to good, and personal development was strong, but students with special needs and gifted learners were not consistently challenged, and innovation and critical thinking skills remained underdeveloped across most phases.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 03/02/2019 to 06/02/2019. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 36 performance indicators rated in both reports, 9 improved, 3 declined and 24 kept the same rating.
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| Indicator | Phase | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Learning Skills | KG | Good | — |
| Learning Skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Learning Skills | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Learning Skills | High | Acceptable | — |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | Good |
| Personal development | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Personal development | Middle | Acceptable | Good |
| Personal development | High | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Acceptable | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Weak | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Weak | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Weak | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Middle | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | High | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
Polaris Private Academy was rated Acceptable overall in 2016-2017. The Kindergarten performed well, with good attainment and progress, while Primary, Middle and High phases were mostly acceptable. Teaching, curriculum, and care were acceptable overall, and students' social responsibility and innovation skills were weak outside the KG.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2016-2017 (PDF, pages 1–16), inspected January 23, 2017 to January 26, 2017. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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