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Indian
17K - 29K AED
Al Quoz
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Credence High School is an Indian school located in Al Qouz First, Dubai. The school delivers education following the Indian curriculum, serving families in the surrounding Al Qouz community.
The school provides instruction based on Indian educational standards and teaching methodologies. Students benefit from a structured academic environment aligned with Indian educational frameworks.
Credence High School follows the CBSE curriculum, preparing students through recognized Indian board examinations. The school maintains its commitment to delivering quality education within established Indian academic guidelines.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 16,923 to AED 28,736 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Al Khail, Al Qouz Fourth, and Al Qouz Second.
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KHDA rated Credence High School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.
Credence High School was rated very good overall. Inspectors praised outstanding leadership, exemplary personal development, and very good attainment in English, mathematics and science. Weaknesses included inconsistent teaching quality, particularly in Primary, and only acceptable attainment and progress in Arabic in most phases.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 25 to 29 September 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 10 improved, 0 declined and 51 kept the same rating.
and 2 more
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 5 show an improvement.
Learning skills (Primary): Good → Very good
Assessment (Primary): Good → Very good · Care and support (KG): Very good → Outstanding
Care and support (KG): Very good → Outstanding
Care and support (KG): Very good → Outstanding
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Middle): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | Outstanding |
Credence High School received a very good overall rating. Attainment and progress were strong in English, mathematics and science, with outstanding National Agenda results and strong personal development. Leadership was proactive and caring. Inspectors recommended improving Arabic teaching, critical thinking opportunities, and consistent use of assessment data, particularly in Primary.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 26 to 30 September 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
2023-2024 inspection
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