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Questions & Answers
Common questions about The English College Dubai 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:
- Students' improved progress in Arabic as a first and additional language
- The excellent and respectful behaviour of students, their innovative and entrepreneurial skills
- The design of the curriculum that inspires students in FS, Primary and Secondary
- The safe and secure learning environment that enhances students’ and members of staff wellbeing
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- In Islamic Education, raise the profile of the subject across all phases of the school and align expectations
- Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to match that in other core subjects.
- Ensure special attention is given to the use of data to enable assessment to become a more informative
- Ensure transitions between year groups and phases involves parents of students of determination more
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Very 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 — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Post 16 — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to The English College Dubai L.L.C?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 58/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 across 104 teachers (plus 20 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in AL SAFA FIRST (الصفا الأولى), a community of 8,514 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Noor Bank on the Red Line, 1.7 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Level.