KHDA inspects four Dubai private schools

ONLY INSTITUTIONS THAT OPENED IN 2022 WERE INSPECTED

- BY ZAINAB HUSAIN Features Writer

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released new inspection results for just four private schools, a notably small number following the regulator’s decision in early 2024 to pause full inspections for most schools.

This pause, originally announced for the 2024-25 academic year, has been extended to include 2025-26 as well. Only schools that opened in 2022 received full inspections this year, making these the only institutions to receive fresh, detailed KHDA ratings for the 2024-25 cycle.

The KHDA temporarily stepped back from its annual inspection schedule to give schools greater time and space to focus on internal development, innovation, and self-evaluation. Instead of full reviews, most schools received targeted quality assurance visits or submitted self-evaluation reports.

Below is a breakdown of the four newly rated schools, along with their strengths and areas for improvement.

Citizens School Dubai (Rated ‘Good’)