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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Dunecrest American School L.L.C, 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 safe and secure environment, in which students develop academically and personally.
- The high quality of support and guidance that has a positive influence on students’ behavior and attitudes to learning.
- The strong partnerships with parents.
- The development of students’ sense of social responsibility.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise achievement in all subjects, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic.
- Improve the quality and consistency of teaching and the use of assessment information to match learning activities to students’ needs and abilities. Dunecrest American School L.L.C
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone First Inspection 2021-2022 → Good (2016 to 2023). 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: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to Dunecrest American School L.L.C?
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 7.8:1 across 85 teachers (plus 14 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Dunecrest American School L.L.C is in Al Barari, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Wadi Al Safa 3 municipal community (about 9,764 residents). The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Noor Bank on the Red Line, 10.7 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: MSA, IBDP. External exams: IBDP, AP.