A school's current KHDA rating is a snapshot. But the trajectory matters more. A school that has moved from Acceptable to Good, or Good to Very Good, is demonstrating that its leadership and teaching are getting better year on year.
85 schools in Dubai have improved their rating. Here are some notable examples.
Schools With Rating Improvements
| School | Journey | Current Rating | Curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Basateen Private Nursery | Acceptable → Good | Good | MOE |
| Al Diyafah High School L.L.C | Acceptable → Good | Good | UK |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha L.L.C | Acceptable → Good | Good | US |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.C | Acceptable → Good | Good | US |
| Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School | Acceptable → Good | Good | MOE |
| Apple International School | Acceptable → Good | Good | UK |
| Cambridge International School | Acceptable → Good | Good | UK |
| Deira International School | Acceptable → Outstanding | Outstanding | UK |
| Dubai British School | Acceptable → Outstanding | Outstanding | UK |
| Dubai College | Good → Outstanding | Outstanding | UK |
| Dubai English Speaking College | Good → Outstanding | Outstanding | UK |
| Dubai English Speaking School | Good → Outstanding | Outstanding | UK |
| Dubai Gem Private School | Acceptable → Good | Good | UK |
| Dubai International Academy L.L.C | Acceptable → Outstanding | Very good | IB |
| Dubai Scholars Private School | Acceptable → Good | Good | UK |
Why This Matters
An improving school often offers better value than a school that has always been Outstanding. The fee is usually lower (because the historical rating kept prices down), but the quality of teaching may be catching up quickly.
These schools have typically invested in new leadership, teacher development, or curriculum changes. The improvement is earned, not accidental.
How to Spot a School on the Rise
Look at the rating history on each school's page on DubaiSchools.ai. A school that has moved up in the last 2-3 inspection cycles is likely still on an upward trajectory. Also check wellbeing and inclusion ratings — these often improve before the overall rating follows.