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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Mirdif American 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 very good personal development and social skills that contribute to a positive learning
- Students’ appreciation of Emirati culture and the Islamic values that underpin UAE society.
- Rigorous health and safety procedures that ensure all students are safe and secure at school.
- The high level of care and support that ensures all students are nurtured in an inclusive community.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Build students’ reading skills with urgent, targeted, well-designed and data-driven interventions to raise
- Integrate students’ use of technology more fully to support learning, including independent research,
- Accelerate students’ progress in all subjects, addressing specific learning needs, lifting expectations, and
- Ensure the National Agenda action plan includes clear targets and is monitored and reviewed regularly.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Unsatisfactory → Good (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 — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Not Applicable, learning skills attainment: Not Applicable
How competitive is admission to Mirdif American School?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 53/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 across 46 teachers (plus 47 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL MIZHAR FIRST (المزهر الأولى), a community of 16,552 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Etisalat on the Green Line, 4.1 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: NEASC. External exams: MAP.