Abu Dhabi to review private school records

ADEK AIMS TO ENSURE STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED FAIRLY AND CONSISTENTLY

- BY NATHANIEL LACSINA Senior Web Editor

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) launched the first phase of a comprehensive review targeting grade inflation and inconsistencies in academic records across private schools in the emirate.

This initiative aim to ensure that grades are an accurate reflection of students’ learning experience and quality and is in line with Adek’s commitment to academic integrity, fairness, and transparency.

This initiative is part of Adek’s role as an education regulator to ensure that students are assessed fairly and consistently. It aims to ensure that each student earns their credentials through genuine academic achievement.

The initiative seeks to prevent unfair practices that can lead to unreliable outcomes or inflated school rankings and to create equitable opportunities for all students in the emirate.

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