Dubai English Speaking School (College)

What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 47 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 3 declined and 37 kept the same rating.

Did Dubai English Speaking School (College) act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

1. Ensure the very high standards of teaching are consistent across the whole schoolNo change yet

   1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

2. In Islamic Education, use internal assessment data better to plan lessons and meet learning needs, and use external assessments to benchmark students' progress and attainmentImproved

   Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding

3. Develop students' ability to speak and write extensively in ArabicImproved

   Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Post-16): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Post-16): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good

4. Improve the impact of leadership in Islamic EducationImproved

   Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding

Earlier inspections