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Questions & answers
Common questions about Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha, 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 vision, commitment, and determination of the Principal and her leadership team.
- Students’ social and personal development, especially their positive attitudes towards school.
- Students’ appreciation of Islamic values and awareness of the heritage and culture of the UAE.
- The care, guidance and support provided by the school to ensure students’ welfare and their wellbeing.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve teaching, learning and assessment to accelerate progress and attainment by ensuring that: o leaders and teachers have full knowledge and understanding of the US curriculum standards, o leaders and teachers effectively meet the needs of students who are learning English as an additional language, o all teachers use assessment information to plan and implement lessons that meet student’s individual learning needs, o students develop the ability to become independent learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers, and o the quality and consistency of marking, feedback and follow-up by students are improved.
- Make sure that the school improvement plan is suitably prioritized and includes measurable success criteria which are clearly linked to students’ achievement.
- Provide sufficient experienced specialist teachers and support staff to match the large number of students and the high levels of need of those who are learning English as an additional language.
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: Weak, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Secondary — english attainment: Weak, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
How competitive is admission to Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 47/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 across 59 teachers (plus 38 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha is in Al Barsha South Second, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Al Barsha South First municipal community (about 13,717 residents). The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Mashreq on the Red Line, 4.5 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: None. External exams: N/A.