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Questions & answers
Common questions about Abu Dhabi International School, answered from Irtiqaa inspection data and ADEK records:
What did ADEK inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent Irtiqaa inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students achieve high outcomes in international assessments, including PISA Reading and mathematics, TIMSS Grade 8 mathematics and science, and TIMSS Grade 4 science, where targets were also met.
- Students’ personal and social development is exemplary across all phases, reflected in mature conduct, strong self-discipline, responsibility, and meaningful contributions to the school and wider community. Teachers plan engaging lessons and use time and resources skillfully, creating an inspiring learning environments that support students throughout the school. The school provides an exceptionally safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, with an embedded culture of safeguarding, care, and personalized support. Leadership and governance provide clear strategic direction, ensuring strong parental partnerships and well-aligned improvement planning that support the school’s ongoing development.
What did ADEK say the school should improve?
ADEK inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve teaching and learning so that outcomes are consistently Outstanding across all subjects and phases
- Improve the Impact of leadership on students’ outcomes
- Further strengthen students’ performance in international assessments (TIMSS, PISA, and PIRLS)
How has this school's Irtiqaa rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's Irtiqaa rating has gone Good → Very Good (2015 to 2025). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
Where is the school?
Abu Dhabi International School is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, the area ADEK lists for it.