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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Crescent English 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:
- Children’s secure learning and the curriculum provision in KG
- Students positive and responsible attitudes to learning, their understanding of Emirati culture and respectful
- The strong partnerships developed with parents and their support for the school
- The supportive arrangements for student wellbeing.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve the effectiveness of middle leadership by:
- raising students` attainment and progress in Arabic;
- ensuring that in all lessons learning activities provide an appropriate level of challenge for all groups of
- providing regular opportunity in lessons for activities that develop students higher order thinking skills,
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Acceptable (2009 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: Good, learning skills attainment: 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: Acceptable
How competitive is admission to Crescent English School?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 43/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2011 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 2,552 to AED 3,201 — a +25% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 across 88 teachers (plus 6 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, 720 m away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: CBSE. External exams: CBSE.