Al Ettehad Private School

The school’s aims are to use ‘the expertise of our academic and non-academic staff to achieve excellent outcomes for our students, imbuing them with the spirit of good citizenship’. The vision of Al Ettehad Private School (AEPS) is to foster excellence in world class standard education through collaboration, informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Our learners will be well repared and responsible citizens to meet the global challenges.

The school gives priority to siblings of present students and Pakistani nationals. Depending on the spaces available and with the approval of ADEK, students from other backgrounds are accepted.

The school is administered through a Board of Trustees that includes the two owners, the principal and vice principal. The other members of senior leadership team include three section heads (co-ordinators). The governing board is managed by the chair who is also the managing director.

Summary of ADEK Inspection

The quality of education provided is very weak. The principal and other senior leaders have made little effort to improve the performance of the school in almost all areas of its work. Attainment is weak and the progress of students remains very weak throughout the school, including in the Kindergarten (KG). The procedures to ensure students have a safe and secure environment are very weak. Personal and social development is weak although the school does ensure students learn respect for the UAE heritage and culture. Teaching is very weak because it is mostly based on worksheets and fails to engage students. The planning and delivery of lessons does not cater for the needs of the most and least able students. The curriculum is not sufficiently broad. There are few cross-curricular or enrichment opportunities. Attendance is low and there is persistent lateness.

School’s strengths

• Students’ respect for the UAE national anthem and flag during morning assemblies
• Girls show better attitudes towards learning than boys
• Adequate clinic facilities provided by the qualified nurse.