Al Yahar Private School

Al Yahar School is located in Al Ain and is a private international school. The school provides all of educational and cultural activities, as well as sports which help to strengthen the skills of the students and develop their abilities. Asides from that, there is a doctor provide primary health care. The school provides certificates and awards at the end of the academic year. Students are encouraged creatively and spiritually as well should their parents request this. The teaching staff is experienced and certified. The schools standards are up to UAE standards of teaching.

Summary of ADEK Inspection

Al Yahar Private School has both the MOE curriculum section, comprising 80% of the student population, and the British curriculum section. The British section has experienced a rapid growth recently. An educational consultancy company has been supporting the management over the last two years. The MOE curriculum is followed by students from KG to Grade 12. In the British section there are currently students from KG to Grade 8 and these students will gradually move up to Grade 12.

The overall performance of the school is acceptable. The achievement of students in core subjects is overall acceptable in both sections of the school, and it is good in English and Arabic. Teachers plan interesting activities and engage students in learning though the planning does not make adequate provision for students of different abilities. Leaders monitor the quality of teaching, but their observations are not yet sufficiently focused on learning to raise attainment in all subjects. Staff are involved in systematic self-evaluation and are supportive in raising achievement further

School’s strengths

• Improving achievement of students in Arabic in primary, and progress in the high phase in Islamic education, Social Studies, English and mathematics.
• Students’ appreciation of the values of Islam and their respect for the heritage and culture of the UAE.
• Relationships and attitudes that create a positive and happy learning environment.
• The caring and secure environment of the school.
• The increasing use of sound educational practice to underpin school improvement and the day-to-day management of the school.