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Indian
3K - 10K AED
Al Qusais
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Crescent English School is an Indian school in Al Qusais that has been serving families since 1984. The school operates from a well-established campus in Al Qusais First, providing education rooted in Indian academic traditions.
The school welcomes 1,555 boys and girls aged 4 to 18. Students are enrolled from KG 1 through Grade 12, with the campus catering to both primary and secondary education under one roof.
Crescent English School follows the Indian curriculum with students preparing for CBSE examinations. The school holds CBSE accreditation, ensuring alignment with standards set by the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. KHDA has rated the school as "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 2,859 to AED 10,374 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Qusais School Zone, near Lulu Supermarket, along Doha Road, and close to Emirates Driving Institute.
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KHDA rated Crescent English School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 13 times since 2009-2010.
Crescent English School received an acceptable overall rating. Kindergarten achievement is good, but Arabic attainment and progress are weak in Middle and Secondary. Personal development is very good, while leadership, teaching, and assessment remain acceptable, with middle leadership identified as needing strengthening.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 02 to 06 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 10 improved, 3 declined and 48 kept the same rating.
and 2 more
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 1 a mixed picture, 3 no change yet.
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Curriculum design and implementation (KG): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum design and implementation (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Learning skills (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Learning skills (Middle): Good → Acceptable · Social responsibility and innovation skills (Middle): Very good → Good
7 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| 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 | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Weak | Weak |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Weak | Weak |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Weak | Weak |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Personal development | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | KG | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
Crescent English School received an overall acceptable rating. Kindergarten performance and personal development were strong, and parent partnerships were good, but teaching, curriculum, and assessment remained acceptable in most phases. Arabic as an additional language was weak, and self-evaluation was inaccurate, limiting the school's ability to plan improvements effectively.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 26 to 30 September 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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