Smart Vision School
British curriculum, Al Barsha Second, FS1–Year 7
Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 7
- Languages of instruction
- English, Arabic
- Founded
- 2014
- Extra-curricular activities
- Art, confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 387 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 39 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 55 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 62 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 3 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Rachael Wilding Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 8 Jan 2020, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Contact.
- Principals since 2018–19
- 2 changes of principal
- Rachel Cashin, 2018–19 → Rachael Wilding, 2021–22 to 2023–24 → Stephen Farish, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
Contact
- Address
- Al Barsha Second
- Phone and email
- +971 4 288 0965mona.s@svschool.aePrincipal: Stephen Farish
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Quality
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report and Acceptable in 3 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Up from Acceptable Earlier: Acceptable in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||
| Assessment | ||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Across the school, students’ achievements in mathematics, English, and science are good. Children in Foundation Stage make better progress in English and mathematics. In Islamic Education and Arabic, students’ achievements are acceptable. Students’ personal and social development is strong across the school. Students have sustained their learning skills at good.
Personal and social development
Students have positive and responsible attitudes. They work well together in and out of classes. Students are courteous to each other and fully immersed in the inclusive culture of the school and reflect in their actions its ethos. Students are knowledgeable and appreciative of the heritage and culture that identify and influence contemporary life in the UAE. Students are knowledgeable about environmental issues and the importance of sustainability.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teachers across the school demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies. In Foundation Stage, teachers employ active play-based learning effectively. The school’s assessment processes are generally well-structured and consistent across all subjects and are linked to the defined curriculum standards in both phases. Information from internal and external assessments enables school leaders to track students' progress and provides with a realistic overview of the students’ performance .
Wellbeing
Staff across the school are deeply committed to fostering well-being. Through ongoing reviews, the school develops clear and effective policies. Well-being data is meticulously gathered and evaluated from both formal and informal sources. Staff, students, and parents are all engaged in the evolution of well-being initiatives, with their insights informing strategic planning. Parents are kept well-informed about the support services on offer, and students are well-versed in how to access help, aware of referral processes, and assured of the high quality of support available.
Inclusion
The school leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive ethos. The premises and resources such as the library and specialist software programmes, offer effective support for students' learning and enable them to progress steadily from their different starting points. Rigorous identification procedures produce accurate analyses of the range of students' needs. Parents are able to attend training sessions with school staff and share planning, so that there is efficient continuity between school and home.
Leadership and management
The principal, with the support of the senior leaders, foster a shared vision of inclusion and well-being throughout the school, and a commitment to the UAE national priorities. Most leaders exhibit sound knowledge of the curriculum and effective teaching practices. The school employs a systematic self-evaluation process using both internal and external data. Parents understand and fully respect the inclusive culture of the school and are effectively involved in the learning experience of their children. The board actively supports staffing and resourcing. Most aspects of the school are effectively managed.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
School year
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |
| Arabic | Not in this report | |
| English | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Smart Vision SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2018–19 | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | ||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | Islamic Education attainment, Secondary: not rated from 2018–19 to 2021–22 | Not in this report | ||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | ||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | Islamic Education progress, Secondary: not rated from 2018–19 to 2021–22 | Not in this report | ||
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- The results from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assessments 2021 were significantly above the school's target.
- In GL benchmarking assessments, there were improvements in all subject areas for students overall.
- The introduction of New Group Reading Tests (NGRT) has given the school a secure baseline to measure the improvement in students' reading literacy.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression towards achieving their UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
School life
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Art & design
- Art
Also mentioned: Eco Club, wellbeing committee
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Full Inspection Report 2021–22
Page 14
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · Children learn combined Arabic in both FS 2 and Year 1. They attend two sessions of combined Arabic per week. Each session lasts for 40 minutes. A modified Arabic curriculum is used for Arabs and non-Arabs.
Facilities
- School garden
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The premises and most resources help students to progress towards the goals in their individual education plans (IEPs). p. 20
- Rigorous identification procedures produce accurate analyses leading to careful planning. p. 20
- Curriculum modification ensures that different learning needs are addressed through appropriate support and challenge. p. 20
- Well-trained teachers, assistants and therapists collaborate successfully to provide programmes that engage most students in suitable learning. p. 20
- Based on their assessments and observations, teachers and therapists plan work which closely matches students' needs and talents. p. 20
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 4
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 9 year groupsNote 1
AED 33,282 to AED 63,336Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
FS1 to Year 7, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Smart Vision School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 33,282 | AED 33,282 |
| FS2 | AED 39,961 | AED 39,961 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 45,526 | AED 45,526 |
| Year 2 | AED 45,526 | AED 45,526 |
| Year 3 | AED 51,092 | AED 51,092 |
| Year 4 | AED 51,092 | AED 51,092 |
| Year 5 | AED 56,658 | AED 56,658 |
| Year 6 | AED 59,997 | AED 59,997 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 63,336 | AED 63,336 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
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The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 9 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 9 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
What a year costs, 2026–27
Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.
Findings
14 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 9 development points, 5 recurring across the last 4 reports.
Early years
Note 12 strengths
StrengthFS
Children’s progress in FS, particularly in English and mathematics
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
StrengthFS
Children’s social responsibility and innovation skills in FS
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength, 3 development points
Strength
Students’ personal development
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Development required
Develop students’ independence, self-reliance and communication skills.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Development required
Ensure that wellbeing planning, teaching and learning is embedded in Arabic-medium subjects.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9
Development required
Provide opportunities for addressing wellbeing priorities in all curriculum planning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 10
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The strong relationship with parents
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
Health and safety arrangements in the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Arabic
1 development point
Development required
Improve students’ outcomes in Islamic Education and Arabic.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Leadership and self-evaluation
3 development points
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 4 reportsNote 2
Empower middle leaders to lead on teaching and learning in their departments and hold them accountable.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 4 reports
Adopt more robust procedures in self-assessment to ensure a realistic view of students’ outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 4 reports
Ensure that the National Agenda action plans identify what strategies will be used to effect improvement.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 3
Reading and literacy
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 4 reportsEmirati students
Improve students’ reading literacy and place a significant focus on Emirati students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 4
Assessment
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 4 reports
Ensure that all teachers are trained in the analysis of data from assessments.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 5
Findings from 1 of 4 reports
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Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
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Recurring counts the school’s last 4 reports, 2018–19 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
History
4 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2018–19 to 2023–24.
History of Smart Vision SchoolOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2021–22Same as 2020–21Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21Same as 2018–19Report not online
- 2019–20No inspection.
- 2018–19First reportFull Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17 and 2017–18No inspection.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Smart Vision School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 387 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 425 | 39 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 400 | 37 | 17% |
| 2021–22 | 334 | 24 | 0% |
| 2020–21 | 217 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 241 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 241 | 24 | Not available |
| 2017–18 | 101 | Not available | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 32 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
Not online: the 2020–21 report. The timeline takes that year’s rating from KHDA’s open data.
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)