Dubai private schools earn higher ratings for inclusive education

Students of determination at Dubai's private schools are now benefiting from improved inclusive education.

According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), around 74 per cent of schools (146) have achieved a rating of ‘Good’ or higher for their inclusion provision in the 2022-2023 academic year.

A total of 199 schools were evaluated in several areas, including curriculum modification to suit pupils' needs.

Overall, 24 were rated Outstanding for their inclusive education programmes, 48 Very Good and 75 were rated Good, while 45 were rated Acceptable.

These were the first inspections focused on inclusive learning since the 2018-19 academic year, when 121 schools achieved a rating of Good or better.

This year, the number of schools that achieved the Outstanding ranking has nearly doubled from seven per cent to 12 per cent.

Dubai's private schools currently cater to 16,418 students of determination.

"A true mark of a high-quality education sector is in how well it inspires and enables student of all abilities to strive for their best. Private schools in Dubai have made great progress in reducing barriers to learning and ensuring equitable access to education," said Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of KHDA.