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Questions & Answers
Common questions about GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch, 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 focused leadership of the newly appointed principal and the vice principals which is spearheading
- Students’ excellent understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati heritage and culture
- The rich and vibrant provision in FS
- The daily management, staffing, facilities and resources for teaching and learning
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve students’ attainment and progress in all subjects and in all phases.
- Ensure that teachers make full use of assessment information in lesson planning to match learning
- Establish an accurate and rigorous identification process so that teaching strategies fully meet the
- Ensure that middle leaders have an accurate oversight of their subject areas and are held fully
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Not inspected yet → Acceptable (2016 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: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — english attainment: Acceptable, 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 GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 43/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 across 90 teachers (plus 27 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL BARSHA SOUTH SECOND (البرشاء جنوب الثانية), a community of 7,509 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Mall of the Emirates on the Red Line, 5.5 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: IGCSE/GCSE/A Levels.