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Questions & answers
Common questions about Wales 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’ progress is very good across all subjects taught in phase 1; in phase 2 in Arabic as a second language and Islamic Education; in phase 3 in Arabic as a first language, and in phase 4 across the taught Arabic medium subjects.
- Students have positive attitudes to learning, interact well with teachers and peers, and can work with little supervision, especially in the girls’ section.
- Students in all phases have a clear appreciation of Islamic values and how they influence day-to-day life in the UAE.
- Students demonstrate an appreciation of the UAE heritage and culture and take pride in their National Identity.
What did ADEK say the school should improve?
ADEK inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise achievement in all subjects to a very good level
- Embed strategies for effective teaching, learning, and support for groups, to accelerate students’ progress in lessons to very good across all subjects
- Improve the impact of school leadership to a very good level
How has this school's Irtiqaa rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's Irtiqaa rating has gone Weak → 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 17.9:1 across 63 teachers.
Where is the school?
Wales International School is in Al Shamkhah, the area ADEK lists for it.