KHDA Report

DSIB Inspection Report 2023-2024 - Released April 2024

Cambridge International School - Dubai has been rated: Good

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

School’s Highlights:

The very good start children make to their school life in the early years phase.
The school’s strong commitment to inclusivity, promoting high quality wellbeing, care, support and safety for all, including students of determination.
The school’s strong partnership with parents.
Student’s highly developed social skills and their awareness of Islamic values.

Student Wellbeing:

Students take on a variety of responsibilities across the school with strong student voice shaping wellbeing initiatives.
Positive relationships and effective classroom management promote confidence and awareness of healthy and active lifestyles.

Student Achievements:

Achievement levels in Mathematics and English remain consistently high in Secondary and Post-16 phases with continued improvement in Islamic Education.
Foundation Stage students show strong independence, leading to steady progress across all learning areas.

Personal and Social Development:

Students display confidence, maturity and respect for values such as honesty, modesty and tolerance. They are proud of their own cultures and appreciative of others, reflecting Dubai’s diverse community.

Inclusion:

An inclusive ethos is embedded throughout the school, supported by accurate identification of learning needs and effective collaboration with outside specialists. Parents are closely involved and express strong satisfaction with the support provided.

Leadership and Management:

Strong leadership from the Principal and leadership teams ensures effective teaching, learning, and wellbeing. The Governing Body and Parents Association actively contribute to maintaining a well-organised, caring and safe school environment.

Cambridge International School - Dubai has been rated: Good

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

The school provides a safe, secure and supportive environment for students.
The arrangements for health, safety and child protection are very good.
The provision for students' health, safety, care and support, and the effective promotion of their welfare, wellbeing and mental health.
Students’ Islamic values, social responsibility, innovation skills and understanding of world cultures.
Support for students of determination is good.
The curriculum has a very clear rationale aligned to the school, Dubai and UAE visions. It promotes innovation and challenge well.
Teachers have secure subject knowledge and strong understanding of how students learn.
Assessment procedures are well matched to the curriculum.
The dedication of senior leaders to improvement.

Cambridge International School - Dubai has been rated: Developed

According to the report, the Distance Learning Team engaged in a range of activities, this is what the school does best:

Students Distance Learning and Wellbeing
Teaching and Monitoring Students Learning
Leading and Managing Students Learning
Clear policies and procedures for safeguarding and wellbeing
Careful attention and modification of curriculum standards, ensuring continuity of learning
Extensive planning that responds to short-term needs and considers long-term scenario

Cambridge International School - Dubai has been rated: Good

According to the report, this is what the school does best:

Implementation of relevant actions that are successfully improving provisions and outcomes
The very successful start that young children make in their learning and personal development
Above average standards achieved by most students at the end of their school career
students' personal and social development, including high levels of understanding of different cultures and awareness of social responsibilities
The wide range of curriculum options and the continuity of learning pathways