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Questions & Answers
Common questions about Universal American School - 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:
- Students' exemplary behavior, deep respect for and modeling of Islamic values
- The very good performance of students in English, mathematics and science, and improving outcomes in Islamic Education
- Very good teaching and learning in the Kindergarten (KG), and in the elementary and high schools
- The excellent commitment of parents to the school, their support and respect for students’ wellbeing and inclusion
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Prioritize the gaps in teaching, learning and students’ progress.
- Involve governors fully in the self-evaluation process.
- Ensure that the outcomes of the school’s self-evaluation are based securely on the evidence generated by the school’s assessment processes.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Very good (2008 to 2024). 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: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to Universal American School - Branch?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 58/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2017 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 66,870 to AED 70,667 — a +6% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 across 103 teachers (plus 42 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Universal American School - Branch is in Ras Al Khor, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Al Kheeran municipal community (about 4,982 residents). The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Emirates on the Red Line, 2.2 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: IB. External exams: MAP, CAT4, NGRT.