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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Dubai Carmel 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:
- Students’ personal development in FS and at Post-16.
- Students’ understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture.
- Students’ social responses and their innovation skills.
- 🏛️ 43 years of excellence
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- As a matter of urgency, address health and safety issues by providing thorough training to all members of staff.
- Ensure a wider representation of governors with a range of expertise.
- Improve students’ attainment in all subjects.
- Develop a rigorous process which will produce accurate school self-evaluation.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → 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 — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Good, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Good, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Post 16 — islamic education attainment: Good, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Dubai Carmel School?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 47/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 across 66 teachers (plus 22 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL NAHDA SECOND (النهدة الثانية), a community of 61,936 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Stadium on the Green Line, 2.7 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: NA. External exams: IGCSE.