The Department of Education and Knowledge has announced the prevention of enrollment of 15 students in Abu Dhabi's poor and very poor private schools, according to the results of the fifth cycle of a program to assess the performance of 174 private schools in the emirate.

The Department explained that the program "Ascension" is a comprehensive assessment system to measure the quality of education in private schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through the residents and inspectors accredited by the Department of Education and knowledge, were trained to inspect schools and assess them according to international standards in this area, In order to ensure their compliance with these standards, noting that they are working to ensure the sustainability of the program and the continuous control of private schools in Abu Dhabi, through activating the program through three main axes, including training of citizens working in schools to become inspectors accredited by the Department, Periodic control over private schools and inspection to ensure its commitment to program standards, in addition to providing the necessary support and follow-up schools to improve the quality of education.

The evaluation of the schools helps determine the effectiveness of the educational system in the Emirate and thus develop policies and programs based on clear evidence to support the quality and effectiveness of the educational system within the Emirate. The inspectors spend about 4 days in each school to determine the overall effectiveness of the school. , Based on the self-evaluation and performance criteria set out in the program, and a report is sent to the school after the evaluation is completed. The strengths and aspects that need improvement are described so that the school can produce an effective development and improvement plan. For students of the results of the evaluation process objectively and introduce them to the level of each school so that they can make informed decisions about their children's education.