Emirates International School – Meadows

Across all phases, students achieve very well in English, mathematics and science and well in Islamic Education and Arabic as an additional language. Achievement in Arabic as a first language is rapidly improving and students now make good progress in phase 4. Students develop very strong learning skills.

Students typically behave well and have very positive attitudes to learning; most consistently so in PYP and DP. Students value the culture and heritage of the UAE, their own and wider world culture. They both understand and respect Islamic values. Across the school they are very socially engaged, many welcoming opportunities to take on leadership roles.

Teaching across all phases is very good, with examples of outstanding teaching for effective learning in every phase. Rarely is teaching less than good overall although standards are least consistent in the Middle Years (MYP). Most teachers use their subject knowledge and skills well to plan engaging lessons and they use assessment information to differentiate work in an attempt to meet the learning needs of groups of students.

School leaders prioritise the well-being of students, staff, and the community. They have established comprehensive systems to assess students' well-being and conduct structured meetings with student groups. Both formal and informal information guides tailored academic and emotional support. Well-being lessons are integrated into the curriculum, fostering students' understanding of emotions and self-awareness. Leaders promote student voice through feedback mechanisms, offer leadership roles, and provide strong learning support.

School leaders prioritise inclusivity, welcoming students of all abilities. A strong inclusion team effectively manages diverse student needs. Most students make significant progress towards individual education plan targets and access a comprehensive curriculum; alternative pathways like BTEC are available. However, there are occasional lapses in curriculum adaptation and support for students of determination. Robust parental support includes well-crafted and regularly reviewed individual learning plans, fostering positive home-school links. Teacher understanding of student needs is vital, and consistent in-class support is essential for all students.

The principal leads a capable team of senior and middle leaders who ensure that very high standards of provision and student achievement are maintained. Self-evaluation procedures are robust and well-informed improvement plans are in place. Parents are very satisfied with the level of care and support their children receive and the progress they make. Governance, including the advisory council exert a positive impact on the school's development.