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Gulf Today
3 days ago
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- Gulf Today
Reading champions honouredat 'Sultan's Wisdom' ceremony
Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) honoured the winners of 'Sultan's Wisdom: Empowering Minds' initiative, launched at the beginning of the second semester of the current academic year. The initiative, launched under the slogan 'Science and Knowledge: Reason for Progress and the Foundation of Development,' saw the participation of 45 private schools in the emirate, including students in grades 9, 10, and 11 across all curricula. The initiative is based on selecting a book written by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and offering it to school students for reading and review. The initiative aims to instil a culture of creativity and excellence in students and strengthen their connection to narrative, history, thought, and dialogue, which Sheikh Sultan focuses on in his writings. It also aims to develop free reading skills within the school community and foster a spirit of competition among private school students within the targeted age group. SPEA developed a comprehensive operational plan for the initiative, encompassing several integrated phases. It began with the launch and promotion phase within schools and across social media platforms, coinciding with the start of the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. The initiative saw widespread participation, with 847 students participating in the internal school qualifiers. The Authority was responsible for designing the competition questions and supervising the implementation of all phases, from announcing the conditions and participation mechanisms, to organising the preliminary competitions within schools, and finally culminating in the final qualifiers, which were conducted in the form of electronic tests. This aimed to enhance students' understanding of Sheikh Sultan's thought and encourage them to read, think critically, and conduct scientific research. Following these qualifiers, 90 students qualified for the final stage, which was held in May 2025 at the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA). The selection criteria included evaluating reading skills, comprehension, understanding, analysis, synthesis, and expressing opinions, with a focus on the positive values and attitudes the student acquired during their cognitive journey with the book, and the lessons learned from the thought of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. The initiative's timeline reflected careful planning and implementation, as well as effective coordination between the various stakeholders, ensuring the smooth running of the initiative and achieving maximum interaction and benefit for all participants. WAM
Gulf Today
3 days ago
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- Gulf Today
Sheikh Sultan provides all necessary resources for Al Hoor Kindergarten in Dibba Al Hisn
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the provision of all necessary resources for Al Hoor Kindergarten in Dibba Al-Hisn as a gift to its students. Sheikh Sultan instructed Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) to consult with relevant officials at the Ministry of Education to assess the kindergarten's needs and submit them for his approval. This decision came in response to a call from Um Rashid during the "Direct Line" programme, during which Um Rashid highlighted significant shortages at the kindergarten.
Dubai Eye
28-05-2025
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- Dubai Eye
Sharjah schools' report card: 14 ranked 'very good' for 2025
The number of private schools in Sharjah ranked 'very good' has gone up to 14 in 2025, after the latest inspection cycle showed five schools move to the top category. Releasing the data for the third cycle of the Itqan programme for the 2024–2025 academic year, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) said it marks a huge improvement from 2018 when only one school was classified 'very good'. In the latest inspection of 86 schools, 53 were graded 'good' and 28 as 'acceptable'. No school was rated 'weak' or 'very weak'. The education regulatory board highlighted that the 'good' school category also marked progress, moving up from seven schools in 2018 to 79 schools in 2025. Meanwhile, the number of 'acceptable' schools dropped from 68 to 28. Ali Al-Hosani, Director-General of SPEA, said Itqan not only monitors performance but also provides a structured roadmap for continuous improvement. It was introduced to evaluate the performance of private schools and ensure it meets the standards set under the UAE's national school evaluation framework. Al-Hosani added that engaging parents, students and staff through surveys offers valuable insight into the quality of education and helps identify areas for improvement. Itqan also includes school leadership and professional development programmes exclusively for teachers and staff. A self-assessment initiative also supports schools in periodically reviewing their performance to identify strengths and areas for growth. Latest inspection report Field visits were conducted across 86 schools offering 10 curricula. Of these, 43 schools were rated 'Good' in 2022–2023, 37 schools rated 'Acceptable' in 2023–2024, and six new schools. The evaluation took place in two phases, covering 33 schools between the November 4-28, 2024, and 53 schools between January 20-February 20, 2025. It included classroom observations, document reviews, activity participation and stakeholder meetings. Surveys also gathered input from 40,838 parents, 44,810 students and 5,698 teachers.
TAG 91.1
28-05-2025
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- TAG 91.1
Sharjah schools' report card: 14 ranked 'very good' for 2025
The number of private schools in Sharjah ranked 'very good' has gone up to 14 in 2025, after the latest inspection cycle showed five schools move to the top category. Releasing the data for the third cycle of the Itqan programme for the 2024–2025 academic year, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) said it marks a huge improvement from 2018 when only one school was classified 'very good'. In the latest inspection of 86 schools, 53 were graded 'good' and 28 as 'acceptable'. No school was rated 'weak' or 'very weak'. The education regulatory board highlighted that the 'good' school category also marked progress, moving up from seven schools in 2018 to 79 schools in 2025. Meanwhile, the number of 'acceptable' schools dropped from 68 to 28. Ali Al-Hosani, Director-General of SPEA, said Itqan not only monitors performance but also provides a structured roadmap for continuous improvement. It was introduced to evaluate the performance of private schools and ensure it meets the standards set under the UAE's national school evaluation framework. Al-Hosani added that engaging parents, students and staff through surveys offers valuable insight into the quality of education and helps identify areas for improvement. Itqan also includes school leadership and professional development programmes exclusively for teachers and staff. A self-assessment initiative also supports schools in periodically reviewing their performance to identify strengths and areas for growth. Latest inspection report Field visits were conducted across 86 schools offering 10 curricula. Of these, 43 schools were rated 'Good' in 2022–2023, 37 schools rated 'Acceptable' in 2023–2024, and six new schools. The evaluation took place in two phases, covering 33 schools between the November 4-28, 2024, and 53 schools between January 20-February 20, 2025. It included classroom observations, document reviews, activity participation and stakeholder meetings. Surveys also gathered input from 40,838 parents, 44,810 students and 5,698 teachers.
ARN News Center
28-05-2025
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- ARN News Center
Sharjah schools' report card: 14 ranked 'very good' for 2025
Image for illustration The number of private schools in Sharjah ranked 'very good' has gone up to 14 in 2025, after the latest inspection cycle showed five schools move to the top category. Releasing the data for the third cycle of the Itqan programme for the 2024–2025 academic year, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) said it marks a huge improvement from 2018 when only one school was classified 'very good'. In the latest inspection of 86 schools, 53 were graded 'good' and 28 as 'acceptable'. No school was rated 'weak' or 'very weak'. The education regulatory board highlighted that the 'good' school category also marked progress, moving up from seven schools in 2018 to 79 schools in 2025. Meanwhile, the number of 'acceptable' schools dropped from 68 to 28. Ali Al-Hosani, Director-General of SPEA, said Itqan not only monitors performance but also provides a structured roadmap for continuous improvement. It was introduced to evaluate the performance of private schools and ensure it meets the standards set under the UAE's national school evaluation framework. Al-Hosani added that engaging parents, students and staff through surveys offers valuable insight into the quality of education and helps identify areas for improvement. Itqan also includes school leadership and professional development programmes exclusively for teachers and staff. A self-assessment initiative also supports schools in periodically reviewing their performance to identify strengths and areas for growth. Latest inspection report Field visits were conducted across 86 schools offering 10 curricula. Of these, 43 schools were rated 'Good' in 2022–2023, 37 schools rated 'Acceptable' in 2023–2024, and six new schools. The evaluation took place in two phases, covering 33 schools between the November 4-28, 2024, and 53 schools between January 20-February 20, 2025. It included classroom observations, document reviews, activity participation and stakeholder meetings. Surveys also gathered input from 40,838 parents, 44,810 students and 5,698 teachers.
