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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Al Maaref American School L.L.C, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students’ personal and social development and their understanding of Islamic values and Emirati
- The protection, care, guidance and support of students.
- The support of parents and the effective communication between home and school.
- 🏛️ 38 years of excellence
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve the quality and consistency of teaching to raise the achievement of students in all subjects,
- Ensure that school self-evaluation is based on accurate information and provides a valid and secure
- Make more effective use of reliable assessment information to guide curriculum modifications in order
- Clarify the roles of all staff with leadership functions and ensure that they have the capacity to bring
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Unsatisfactory → Acceptable (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Primary — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Secondary — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Post 16 — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
How competitive is admission to Al Maaref American School L.L.C?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 43/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 across 100 teachers (plus 11 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL QUSAIS FIRST (القصيص الأولى), a community of 45,657 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Stadium on the Green Line, 1.1 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: US. External exams: AP.