Al Tharawat National Private School is located in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi. Previously a villa school in Mussafah, it opened in September 2014 as a new school in purpose‐built accommodation and caters for students from Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 9. The school’s vision is: ‘Our Children are Today’s Hope and Tomorrow’s Fortune’. Leadership has gone through a period of turbulence with a succession of 4 principals in the first two terms. The current principal was appointed in February 2015. The vice‐principal has been absent on long‐term sick leave since November 2014. Staff turnover is low. The owner of the school visits regularly.
There are 568, students, 53% are boys; 71 children in KG, 253 in the primary section (grades 1 – 5) and 244 in secondary (grades 6 – 9). Students from KG – Grade 5 are taught in mixed classes and from Grade 6 upwards they are taught in separate classes for boys and girls. Almost all students are Muslim and of Arab heritage: 4% are Emirati, 35% Syrian, 14% Yemeni, 9% Jordanian, 9% Egyptian, 8% Sudanese, 7% Somali and 4% Palestinian. A further 14 nationalities are represented in the school making up 6.5% of the school population. There are 8 students identified with special educational needs (SEN): 2 with physical disabilities and 6 with autism. Almost all students are fluent in the main language of teaching, which is Arabic. The admissions policy is inclusive, in line with ADEK guidelines. No external tests have yet been undertaken.
The school has seen significant changes since the last inspection. The previous principal departed along with over 50% of the staff and a new principal joined the school towards the end of last term. The other members of the senior team took on their roles recently. Despite a large number of students leaving after the last inspection the numbers on roll continue to be buoyant, helped by the re-introduction of Grade 12 in September 2018. Staff turnover is now low. The Board of Trustees have undergone changes and are now more involved in the monitoring of the work of the school. The school is currently looking to appoint a specialist music teacher.
The overall effectiveness of the school has improved and it now provides an acceptable level of education. The school has taken the necessary steps to improve the systems that ensure the welfare and safety of the students. This is now good. Most students behave well and are interested in learning. As a result, achievement is now acceptable. The senior leadership team is driving improvements in teaching and learning which are also now acceptable. The SEF accurately identifies the key issues facing the school and there are appropriate plans in place to tackle them. The drive to improve the school is clear but there is a recognition that there is still much work to be done.
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My children have attended Al Tharawat National Private School. Since we have all developed a wonderful relationship with the teachers, staff, and principal. I can honestly say that the staff genuinely cares for each and every child. They are constantly going above and beyond any and all expectations to help the children and families.
By Asghar K (Jun, 2022) |
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At this school in Abu Dhabi, the dynamic curriculum and dedicated staff have sparked my child's enthusiasm for learning, and I couldn't be happier with their blossoming progress!
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