During the academic year 2024–25, private schools in Dubai will not be subjected to inspections, except those that are new and entering their third year of operations.
School heads commend the decision, citing benefits like enhanced stability, reduced administrative workload, and better data quality for achieving teaching and learning targets.
“The school teams will get adequate time to implement areas identified ‘for improvement’ during the previous inspection and are better positioned to focus more intently on innovative teaching and learning, teachers’ professional development, and holistic student achievement.” Suggested Sangita Chima, Principal of Amity School Dubai However, the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) will conduct additional visits and include continuous monitoring for specific areas and activities; schools can still request a full inspection nonetheless, which will be reviewed and approved at the discretion of the KHDA. They must submit their requests by July 5, 2024, and will be notified about approval during the second term of the academic year.
Additionally, schools must regularly update the self-evaluation forms provided and their online school profiles throughout the next academic year.
Zubair Ahmad, COO of Springdale’s School, Dubai, remarks on the need for change, stating that the decision “provides ‘breathing space’ to everyone and supports the teaching-learning process, aiming to make things more efficient and productive and allowing schools to diversify.”
