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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Collegiate 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 vibrant learning environment and resources in KG that lead to very strong progress, especially in English
- The engagement of parents as partners in their children’s learning
- The security and maintenance of the premises that ensure a safe learning environment for all students
- The students’ understanding of UAE culture and their opportunities to experience other cultures
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve the quality of teaching and teachers’ classroom management skills, particularly in the middle school.
- Governors should determine ways in which to provide adequate support for the recently appointed leaders
- Use the results of a reading literacy assessment to identify students who are reading below chronological age
- Ensure that teachers use the outcomes of reading assessments in developing literacy in their subjects.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Good (2012 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: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Post 16 — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Collegiate International School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 53/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 across 69 teachers (plus 17 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in UMM SUQEIM SECOND (أم سقيم الثانية), a community of 12,325 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Noor Bank on the Red Line, 2.2 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: IB, NEASC. External exams: IBDP, AP.