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Palestine Private Academy
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Palestine Private Academy

4.1
2020-2021Acceptable
Curriculum

UAE Ministry of Education

Annual Fees

2K - 11K AED

Location

Al Sudan Street, near Palestine Embassy

About Palestine Private Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology

Palestine Private Academy is a Ministry of Education school located on Al Sudan Street, near the Palestine Embassy. The school provides education following the UAE national curriculum framework.

The academy operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls. Students benefit from Arabic-focused instruction aligned with federal education standards and requirements.

As a Ministry of Education school, Palestine Private Academy follows the national assessment framework. The curriculum emphasizes Arabic language proficiency, Islamic studies, and UAE national identity alongside core academic subjects.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 2,460 to AED 11,000 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently situated for families residing in the Al Sudan Street vicinity.

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Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
KG1/FS22025-2026 (year unverified)2,460 AED~205 AED-
KG2/Y12025-2026 (year unverified)2,460 AED~205 AED-
G1/Y22025-2026 (year unverified)3,480 AED~290 AED-
G2/Y32025-2026 (year unverified)3,890 AED~324 AED-
G3/Y42025-2026 (year unverified)3,890 AED~324 AED-
G4/Y52025-2026 (year unverified)4,400 AED~367 AED-
G5/Y62025-2026 (year unverified)4,910 AED~409 AED-
G6/Y72025-2026 (year unverified)5,420 AED~452 AED-
G7/Y82025-2026 (year unverified)6,650 AED~554 AED-
G8/Y92025-2026 (year unverified)6,650 AED~554 AED-
G9/Y102025-2026 (year unverified)7,060 AED~588 AED-
G10/Y112025-2026 (year unverified)10,000 AED~833 AED-
G11/Y122025-2026 (year unverified)10,500 AED~875 AED-
G12/Y132025-2026 (year unverified)11,000 AED~917 AED-

Inspection Report

ADEK rated Palestine Private Academy "Acceptable" in its 2020-2021 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2020-2021)
Acceptable
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What inspectors found in 2020-2021

Inspectors rated Palestine Private Academy Acceptable overall. Most subject areas across phases were Acceptable, with some Good results in English, Mathematics and Science in certain phases. Health and safety and care and support were rated Good, while leadership and management remained Acceptable throughout the school.

Source: ADEK inspection report 2020-2021 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 15-Feb-2022 to 17-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2019-2020 inspection

Of the 5 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 1 declined and 4 kept the same rating.

Students
492 → 552
+60 (+12%)
Teachers
40 → 31
-9 (-22%)

Declined

  • Partnerships with parents: Good → Acceptable

Did Palestine Private Academy act on the 2019-2020 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2019-2020, 1 can be checked against the 2020-2021 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

  1. Raise teachers' expectations and plan differentiated tasks to meet the needs of all groups of students.Not measurable from the ratings
  2. Improve use of technology and questioning techniques to develop research and critical thinking skills.Not measurable from the ratings
  3. Increase opportunities for problem-solving, innovation and independent learning in lessons.Not measurable from the ratings
  4. Strengthen the management of self-evaluation and monitoring of actions by all leaders, including governors.No change yet

    1 related indicator kept its rating in 2020-2021

  5. Align self-evaluation more closely with the UAE Inspection Framework to target improvements more precisely.Not measurable from the ratings
  6. Improve consistency of support for less-able students and challenge for gifted and talented students.Not measurable from the ratings
Performance standards by year (101 indicators, 2 inspections)
IndicatorPhase2019-20202020-2021
Students' achievement
Overall achievementWhole schoolAcceptable—
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Islamic Education — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Arabic First Language — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Social Studies — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
English — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
English — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
English — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
English — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Mathematics — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Sciences — AttainmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Islamic Education — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Arabic First Language — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Social Studies — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
English — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
English — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
English — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
English — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Mathematics — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Sciences — ProgressPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Sciences — ProgressPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Sciences — ProgressPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Sciences — ProgressPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Students' Learning skillsPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
Students' Learning skillsPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
Students' Learning skillsPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
Students' Learning skillsPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
Students' personal and social development and innovation skills
Personal developmentKGGood—
Personal developmentPrimaryGood—
Personal developmentMiddleGood—
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesKGGood—
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesPrimaryGood—
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesMiddleGood—
Social responsibility and innovation skillsKGGood—
Social responsibility and innovation skillsPrimaryGood—
Social responsibility and innovation skillsMiddleGood—
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learningKGAcceptable—
Teaching for effective learningPrimaryAcceptable—
Teaching for effective learningMiddleAcceptable—
AssessmentPhase 1 (FS/KG)AcceptableAcceptable
AssessmentPhase 2 (P/E/C1)AcceptableAcceptable
AssessmentPhase 3 (S/M/C2)AcceptableAcceptable
TeachingPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Acceptable
TeachingPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Acceptable
TeachingPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Acceptable
TeachingPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
AssessmentPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Acceptable
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementationKGAcceptable—
Curriculum design and implementationPrimaryAcceptable—
Curriculum design and implementationMiddleAcceptable—
Curriculum adaptationKGAcceptable—
Curriculum adaptationPrimaryAcceptable—
Curriculum adaptationMiddleAcceptable—
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingKGAcceptable—
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingPrimaryAcceptable—
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingMiddleAcceptable—
Care and supportKGAcceptable—
Care and supportPrimaryAcceptable—
Care and supportMiddleAcceptable—
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadershipWhole schoolAcceptable—
Self-evaluation and improvement planningWhole schoolAcceptable—
Partnerships with parentsWhole schoolGoodAcceptable
GovernanceWhole schoolAcceptableAcceptable
Management, staffing, facilities and resourcesWhole schoolAcceptable—
Effectiveness of leadershipWhole school—Acceptable
Self evaluation & improvementWhole school—Acceptable
ManagementWhole school—Acceptable
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health & safetyPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
Health & safetyPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Good
Health & safetyPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Good
Health & safetyPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good
Care & supportPhase 1 (FS/KG)—Good
Care & supportPhase 2 (P/E/C1)—Good
Care & supportPhase 3 (S/M/C2)—Good
Care & supportPhase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)—Good

Earlier inspections

2019-2020Acceptable

Palestine Private Academy was rated Acceptable overall, improved from Weak previously, under new ownership and leadership since 2018. Strengths include improved achievement, good student behaviour, understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture, and effective leadership. Areas for improvement include differentiated teaching, technology use, innovation skills, and consistency of self-evaluation across all leaders.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Achievement has improved across most subjects since the last inspection.
  • Students show good behaviour and strong understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture.
  • Leaders have been effective in improving students' overall achievement.
  • Communication and partnership with parents and the community is strong.
  • Teachers have secure subject knowledge and there are effective internal assessment systems for monitoring student progress.

What the school was asked to improve

  • Raise teachers' expectations and plan differentiated tasks to meet the needs of all groups of students.
  • Improve use of technology and questioning techniques to develop research and critical thinking skills.
  • Increase opportunities for problem-solving, innovation and independent learning in lessons.
  • Strengthen the management of self-evaluation and monitoring of actions by all leaders, including governors.
  • Align self-evaluation more closely with the UAE Inspection Framework to target improvements more precisely.
  • Improve consistency of support for less-able students and challenge for gifted and talented students.

Source: ADEK inspection report 2019-2020 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 24 November to 27 November 2019. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2019-2020Acceptable
2017-2018Weak
2016-2017Very weak
2015-2016Very weak
2013-2014
2012-2013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palestine Private Academy's ADEK inspection rating?

ADEK rated Palestine Private Academy "Acceptable" in its 2020-2021 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.

What did ADEK inspectors say about Palestine Private Academy in 2020-2021?

Inspectors rated Palestine Private Academy Acceptable overall. Most subject areas across phases were Acceptable, with some Good results in English, Mathematics and Science in certain phases. Health and safety and care and support were rated Good, while leadership and management remained Acceptable throughout the school.

Has Palestine Private Academy improved since its 2019-2020 inspection?

Between the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 inspections, 0 of the 5 indicators rated in both reports improved, 1 declined and 4 kept the same rating. Enrolment went from 492 to 552 students (+12%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2019-2020, 1 can be checked against the 2020-2021 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

Community

Value for Money
3
Campus Facilities
3
Quality of Teachers
3
Curriculum
3
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