{"id":19391,"date":"2024-09-23T07:51:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T07:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/dubai\/?p=19391"},"modified":"2026-06-18T05:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:42:52","slug":"khda-ratings-for-cbse-schools-in-dubai-what-parents-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/dubai\/blog-details\/khda-ratings-for-cbse-schools-in-dubai-what-parents-should-know","title":{"rendered":"KHDA Ratings for CBSE Schools in Dubai – What Parents Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selecting the right school for your child can be one of the most important choices that parents make for their children. In Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) accompanies parents in deciding which school to choose through their school rankings. For parents who are looking to enrol their child in a\u00a0CBSE school<\/a>\u00a0in Dubai, KHDA ratings play a very important role.<\/p>\n

The following points will let you understand KHDA ratings and their importance.<\/p>\n

What Does a KHDA Rating Mean?
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The KHDA or the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, is a Dubai-based regulatory body whose goals encompass the development, direction, and enhancement of private education in the region. KHDA was founded in 2006, and its main aim is to ensure that the quality of education in Dubai meets high standards, thus helping parents choose the right schools for their children.<\/p>\n

What is the Importance of KHDA Rating?<\/h2>\n

KHDA ratings can also be considered important for parents as well since it helps to evaluate the quality of schools in Dubai. Coined as \u2018value-added\u2019 ratings, these ratings focus on aspects such as teaching standards, course curriculum, student learning, and general learning environment. The KHDA rating signifies that the school is more committed to delivering better performance and does so consistently; which is much empowering for parents.<\/p>\n

What are the KHDA Rating Categories?<\/h2>\n

KHDA uses a detailed inspection framework to evaluate schools, resulting in ratings across several categories:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Outstanding<\/h3>\n

For the exceptionally high-quality schools that serve all students\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Very Good<\/h3>\n

For the category of schools that provide quality education, even though they are associated with a particular problem.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Good<\/h3>\n

For education facilities that give reasonable levels of education while being substandard in specific sectors.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Acceptable<\/h3>\n

For low-performing schools located in regions that can be described as \u2018needing improvement\u2019 and schools that did not meet the minimum requirements but are otherwise satisfactory in terms of certain indicators.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Weak<\/h3>\n

For schools which still have to be upgraded to the minimum levels of quality that would be allowable in democratic societies.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Very Weak<\/h3>\n

For schools that have low ratings in their education department, or those that do not have the standard that KHDA has set for them.<\/p>\n

KHDA Rating Guide<\/h2>\n

Through the rating guide developed by KHDA, parents will be able to know the areas of speciality and also the areas where the school may be struggling. The ratings are based on various criteria, including:<\/p>\n