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Also known as Dubai Schools Corporation Al Barsha
American
31K - 54K AED
Al Barsha
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Al Barsha is a US school established in 2021 in Al Barsha. The school serves the Dubai community, accommodating boys and girls aged 4 to 12, covering grades from KG 1 to Grade 6, with a current enrolment of 1,233 students.
The school follows the US curriculum, ensuring a structured academic journey for its students. Although there is no formal accreditation, the school is rated "Acceptable" by KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 30,603 to AED 49,742, depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Second, and Al Barsha South.
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KHDA rated Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Al Barsha "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection.
The school was rated acceptable overall. Attainment in English, mathematics and science is weak in elementary and middle grades, while Islamic Education, Arabic and KG outcomes are acceptable. Personal development, care and parental engagement are strong, but teaching, independent learning skills, and support for English language learners need improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 24 May 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Elementary | Weak |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Weak |
| English — Progress | KG | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Elementary | Weak |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Weak |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Elementary | Weak |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Weak |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | KG | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Middle | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | ||
| Personal development | KG | Good |
| Personal development | Elementary | Good |
| Personal development | Middle | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Elementary | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Elementary | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | ||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Elementary | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Elementary | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good |
| Care and support | KG | Good |
| Care and support | Elementary | Good |
| Care and support | Middle | Good |
| Leadership and management | ||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable |
2023-2024 inspection
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