GEMS International School Al Khail

What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 14 improved, 7 declined and 64 kept the same rating.

Did GEMS International School Al Khail act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 4 show an improvement.

1. Raise teachers' expectations and increase use of Arabic in Arabic as a first language lessons, especially in MYPImproved

   Arabic as a First Language — Progress (MYP): Weak → Acceptable · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (DP): Acceptable → Good · Teaching for effective learning (DP): Good → Very good

2. Ensure consistency of classroom management among Arabic first language teachersImproved

   Arabic as a First Language — Progress (MYP): Weak → Acceptable · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (DP): Acceptable → Good · Teaching for effective learning (DP): Good → Very good

3. Reduce overly teacher-directed lessons and give students more responsibility for their own learningImproved

   Teaching for effective learning (DP): Good → Very good

4. Match work more closely to students' attainment levels and ensure appropriate challenge, particularly for more able studentsImproved

   Teaching for effective learning (DP): Good → Very good

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