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The "Itqan" programme aims to ensure that private schools in Sharjah adhere to the approved quality standards within the framework of the school evaluation and monitoring standards in the country, while enhancing their educational and administrative effectiveness. This cycle targeted 43 schools classified as "Good" in the 2022-2023 cycle, 37 schools classified as "Acceptable" in the 2023-2024 cycle, plus six new schools. The first round of the programme took place from November 4 to 28, 2024, evaluating 33 schools at a rate of 10 schools per week. The second round resumed from January 20 to February 20, 2025, covering 53 additional schools. The results showed five schools achieving a "Very Good" rating, 53 schools rated "Good," and 28 schools rated "Acceptable," with no schools receiving a "Weak" or "Very Weak" classification.
The results indicate a qualitative improvement in the performance of private schools in Sharjah compared to 2018, with an increase in the percentage of schools rated "Very Good" and "Good." In 2025, 79 schools achieved a "Good" rating compared to only 7 schools in 2018, while 14 schools received a "Very Good" rating in 2025, up from just one school in 2018. The number of schools rated "Acceptable" decreased from 68 in 2018 to 28 in 2025. No schools were classified as "Very Weak" or "Weak," reflecting a significant improvement in the quality of education in private schools in the emirate.
His Excellency Ali Al-Hosani, Director General of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, stated that the "Itqan" programme is a cornerstone in the development of private education in Sharjah. It not only monitors performance levels but also provides schools with a precise roadmap for improving their educational and administrative practices. He emphasised that the results of this cycle confirm the commitment of private schools in the emirate to quality standards and their dedication to enhancing academic achievement and the school environment.
Al-Hosani highlighted the importance of involving parents, students, and teaching staff in the evaluation process through surveys distributed across all private schools, noting that these surveys reflect the quality of education provided. The analysis of these surveys serves as an important tool for the authority to identify improvement opportunities, contributing to raising the overall performance of the educational system to align with the best global educational practices.
The authority aims to apply its quality programme "Itqan" to conduct a review and assessment of the quality of performance in private schools in the emirate to measure their effectiveness in adhering to school quality standards and distinguished educational practices. The programme seeks to enable students to achieve development in their academic, personal, and social levels.
"Itqan" features several supporting initiatives and programmes, including a school leadership programme aimed at enhancing the skills of educational leaders in managing and improving the quality of education within schools. A total of 25 training sessions were organised, offering 50 training hours, benefiting 1,080 teachers, educational leaders, and specialists.
Additionally, the professional development programme for teachers offers advanced training courses aimed at raising educational efficiency and enhancing effective teaching practices. In 2022, the authority organised a professional development week with 40 training sessions and 63 training hours, benefiting 1,600 teachers. In 2023, there was a noticeable increase with 41 training sessions and 126 training hours benefiting 2,044 teachers. In 2024, the programme focused on content quality and diversity by organising 16 training sessions totaling 1,145 training hours, benefiting 1,145 teachers.
These efforts are complemented by a self-assessment project for schools, enabling them to evaluate their performance periodically and effectively identify strengths and areas for improvement. The Sharjah Private Education Authority reaffirms through the "Itqan" programme its steadfast commitment to supporting the private education system in the emirate and its dedication to establishing a culture of excellence and quality in educational and administrative performance.
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