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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Cambridge International School, 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:
- The very good start which children make to their school life in FS.
- The school’s strong commitment to inclusivity, promoting high-quality wellbeing, care, support and safety
- The school’s strong partnerships with parents.
- Students’ highly developed social skills and their awareness of Islamic values.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Develop effective teaching strategies to provide appropriate challenge for students, particularly in Islamic
- Ensure that the high-quality student data and information which the school has assembled are used
- Review the various curricular strands and initiatives.
- Develop a digital learning vision, strategy and plan for the whole school.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Good (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: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to Cambridge International School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 50/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 across 157 teachers (plus 35 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL TWAR FIRST (الطوار الأولى), a community of 11,509 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Dubai Airport Free Zone on the Green Line, 600 m away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: IGCSE, A Level, BTEC, ASDAN.