‘Very Good’ Overall!
Achieving a 'Very Good' overall rating in the KHDA inspection is a milestone for Horizon International School, underscoring our dedication to providing a nurturing and effective learning environment. Key highlights of this achievement include our excellent outcomes in areas such as personal development, health and safety, and care and support across all stages, not to mention our remarkable achievements in English, mathematics, and science. These results not only mirror our ethos of 'Everyone Counts, Everyone Contributes, Everyone Succeeds,' but also our strong emphasis on holistic education, inclusive of academic excellence and personal growth.
On this page we invite you to review some of the inspection’s key findings that exemplify the uncompromising standards we aim for as a school and community.
INSPECTION RESULTS
Highlights of the School
The highly effective start that children make in FS (Foundation Stage)
The attitudes and behaviour of students that support the purposeful learning environment
The achievement of students in English, mathematics and science in Primary and Secondary
The arrangements to support the care, welfare, wellbeing and safety of students
The drive of senior leaders for the continuing improvement of the school
View the Inspection Report in full: HIS KHDA Inspection Report 2023/24
Through the rest of the page we’ve shared some of the areas in which we’ve excelled in Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Post-16. Read on to see how we excel at providing a well-rounded, holistic curriculum!
INSPECTION RESULTS
Key Highlights in Foundation Stage
Most areas were rated ‘Outstanding’!
Personal development
Teaching for effective learning
Learning Skills
Progress and Attainment in English, mathematics and science
Care and support
INSPECTION RESULTS
Key Highlights in Primary and Secondary
Areas that were rated ‘Outstanding’
Personal development
Progress and Attainment in mathematics
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/ safeguarding
Care and support
Parents and the community
Areas that were rated ‘Very Good’
Progress and Attainment in English and science
Learning Skills
Curriculum design and implementation
Social responsibility and innovation skills
The effectiveness of leadership
INSPECTION RESULTS
Key Highlights in Post-16
Areas that were rated ‘Outstanding’
Management, staffing, facilities and resources
Personal development
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/ safeguarding
Care and support
Parents and the community
Areas that were rated ‘Very Good’
Progress and Attainment in English and mathematics
Learning Skills
Curriculum design and implementation
Teaching for effective learning
Social responsibility and innovation skills
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures
About the KHDA Inspection
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the government authority responsible for the growth and quality of private education in Dubai. The KHDA supports students, parents, educators, early childhood centres, schools, universities, training centres, investors and government partners to co-create a global and innovative education sector.
KHDA school inspections follow the UAE School Inspection Framework which is based on comprehensive performance standards that define the essential aspects of a quality education. Each standard is broken down into specific indicators and elements, and detailed descriptors and illustrations guide inspection judgements and school improvement.