What does an "Outstanding" KHDA rating mean?

KHDA inspects Dubai private schools and rates them on a six-point scale: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak and Very Weak. "Outstanding" is the top rating — it means inspectors judged the quality of education, students'' outcomes, teaching, leadership and wellbeing to be exceptional across the school.

A rating is a useful shortlist signal, but it''s school-wide and a snapshot in time. Read the full inspection report for the phases and subjects that matter to your child, and visit before you decide. Browse and compare schools to start your shortlist.