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Questions & answers
Common questions about Diyafah 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:
- The school has met TIMMS 2023 international benchmark targets for math in Grade 8 and for science in grades 4 and 8.
- Students’ behavior, attitudes, and relationships create a calm, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Students demonstrate a secure understanding and appreciation of Islamic values, UAE culture, and global diversity, which is evident in their respectful conduct and active participation in cultural, charitable, and community-based initiatives.
- Health, safety, and safeguarding arrangements include robust child protection systems, well-trained staff, and consistently applied procedures that place students’ welfare at the center of school life.
What did ADEK say the school should improve?
ADEK inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise students’ attainment and progress to the next level across all subjects and phases
- Improve the quality of teaching, assessment, and curriculum provision
- Improve students’ performance in international assessments (PISA, TIMSS, and PIRLS)
- Strengthen leadership capacity to evaluate impact and sustain improvement
How has this school's Irtiqaa rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's Irtiqaa rating has gone Good → Good (2015 to 2025). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 across 89 teachers.
Where is the school?
Diyafah International School is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, the area ADEK lists for it.