Al Arqam Private School

In Alibd dream was to establish a school contribute to download breeding emerging secretariat and education, and provide for the children of meaningful educational services provide them with the skills and abilities and knowledge, which enables them to run in the arena of life. Began to really embody when the school opened in the academic year 88/1989 m under the name "schools, Kindergarten Hebron, "in a small circuit (Villa) leased area of Jumeirah in Dubai, a number of students did almost thirty and teaching body at five-milestone of whom Adaritan, and three semesters.

It is - without doubt - a modest start, but full of hope in success, and the determination to reach the end and with the help of God and the Almighty, and the fruit of the efforts tireless of those in charge of the school, managed a school - Arqam to prove its presence on the educational arena, and to elevate went up the ladder of growth and development in all areas: building and the level of curriculum and programs and curricula, and facilities and equipment, and educational services, and with the steady growth in the number of pupils and students.

The transition to the current building area of Al Barsha to enable the school to accommodate the growing demand for them, and copes with the constant growth in the early stages and the classroom, and to be able to expand the facilities and educational services, grown school in stages and grades steadily.

Summary of KHDA Inspection

Al Arqm Private School was inspected by DSIB from 9 to 11 January 2017. The overall quality of education
provided by the school is acceptable. The section below summarises the inspection findings for each of the
six performance indicators described in the framework.

• Students‘ attainment and progress are mainly acceptable in all subjects and cycles. Exceptions are; English, mathematics and science in Kindergarten (KG), which are weak, and progress in Cycle 1 Islamic education, and attainment and progress in English and mathematics in Cycle 3 which are good. Students’ learning skills are acceptable in all cycles except in KG.
• Students’ personal development is acceptable, except in Cycle 3 where it is good. Students across the school have a good understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures. Their skills of social responsibility and innovation are developing.
• Teaching in Cycles 1 to 3 is acceptable. Students are provided with too few opportunities to systematically develop their learning skills. The teaching and assessment in KG are weak. Teachers’ understanding of best early years assessment or teaching practices is underdeveloped.
• The design of the curriculum is compliant with requirements but lacks an appropriate balance of skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding. Adaptations are not linked to assessment outcomes or specifically matched to the learning needs of different groups of students.
• The provision for the care and support and the health and safety of all students is acceptable.
• The director has set a vision for the school. He is supported in its implementation by the senior and middle management team. There are improving processes for evaluating the school to accurately identify weaknesses and design improvement plans. Partnership with parents, governance and the management of staffing, facilities and resources are acceptable.

School’s strengths

• Students’ attainment and progress in English and mathematics are good in Cycle 3, as is progress in Islamic education in Cycle 1.
• The good understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures across the school.