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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Darb Al Saada Private School, established in 2021, is a private school located in Al Ghubaiba, Sharjah. The school delivers Arabic-medium instruction following the UAE ministerial curriculum framework for kindergarten through grade 12.
Students at Darb Al Saada Private School receive education aligned with Ministry of Education standards and requirements. The curriculum emphasizes Arabic language proficiency alongside core academic subjects including mathematics, science, and Islamic studies. The school serves boys and girls and has 35 students with special educational needs.
The school prepares students for Ministry of Education examinations and assessments. All programmes follow the official UAE educational guidelines set by the Ministry of Education. A 2024 Sharjah Private Education Authority review rated the school's overall effectiveness as acceptable.
Darb Al Saada Private School serves families in the Al Ghubaiba community seeking an Arabic-language education rooted in UAE national curriculum standards.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Darb Al Saada Private School improved to Good overall, up from Acceptable in the previous review. Achievement, personal development, curriculum, protection and leadership all rose to Good, with strong understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture. Assessment remains Acceptable, and raising attainment and consistency of teaching are key areas for further improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–26), inspected 17 to 20 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 60 performance indicators rated in both reports, 36 improved, 0 declined and 24 kept the same rating.
and 28 more
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2024, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 1 show an improvement.
Arabic (as a First Language) — Attainment (Kindergarten): Acceptable → Good · Arabic (as a First Language) — Attainment (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good · Arabic (as a First Language) — Progress (Kindergarten): Acceptable → Good · Arabic (as a First Language) — Progress (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (as a First Language) — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Attainment | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | KG | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | Cycle 1 | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | Cycle 2 | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | Cycle 3 | N/A | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | Kindergarten | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Kindergarten | — | Very good |
| Personal development | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Personal development | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Personal development | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Kindergarten | — | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and UAE/world cultures | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Kindergarten | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Kindergarten | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Kindergarten | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Kindergarten | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including safeguarding/child protection | Kindergarten | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including safeguarding/child protection | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including safeguarding/child protection | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including safeguarding/child protection | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Care and support | Kindergarten | — | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Good |
In its first review as a new school, Darb Al Saada Private School was rated Acceptable overall. Most students meet expected curriculum standards, though teachers focus more on delivering content than building skills. Personal development, teaching, curriculum, support, and leadership are all acceptable, with the school showing acceptable capacity to improve.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–49), inspected 29 January to 1 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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