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Arabian Business
14 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi cracks down on grade inflation after private school probe
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched Phase One of a comprehensive review targeting grade inflation and inconsistencies in academic records across private schools in the emirate. As part of its regulatory mandate, ADEK is auditing Grade 12 academic records, including transcripts, assessment frameworks, graduation requirements, and samples of marked student work, to ensure grades accurately reflect learning outcomes and assessment standards. So far, 12 private schools have been temporarily barred from enrolling students in Grades 11 and 12 due to non-compliance. These schools must now implement corrective measures before resuming senior enrolments in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi grade inflation Grade inflation can: Undermine trust in the education system Lead to unfair university admissions Distort school performance rankings Create inequitable opportunities for students ADEK's review was triggered by discrepancies flagged between internal grades and external benchmark exam results through its quality assurance systems. This prompted a deeper investigation into how academic credits are awarded — and whether they align with graduation requirements and real student performance. What happens next: Phase One focuses on Grade 12 across targeted schools Future phases will expand the review to Grades 9–11 Internal grades will be compared with external benchmarks Schools may face escalation or disciplinary action for continued non-compliance ADEK's initiative aims to rebuild parental trust, ensure transparent and fair assessments, and guarantee that every credential earned by a student is genuine, credible, and deserved.


The National
20 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Abu Dhabi bars 12 schools from enrolling new pupils in grade inflation clampdown
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge on Tuesday announced a review to target grade inflation and inconsistencies in academic records at private schools in the emirate. Under phase one, 12 schools have been temporarily barred from enrolling pupils in Grades 11 and 12 until compliance issues are resolved and corrective actions are in place. Adek said schools are required to submit Grade 12 academic records for immediate review. These include high school transcripts for all graduates, assessment policies and grading frameworks, graduation requirement documentation, samples of marked assessments and a full record of all types of pupil assessment. The drive aims to ensure each graduate earns their credentials through genuine academic achievement, and prevent unfair practices that result in unreliable outcomes or inflated school rankings. 'Grade inflation not only misrepresents student learning, undermines trust in the education system and limits fair academic competition,' a statement issued on behalf of Adek reads. 'That's why this review aims to identify patterns of grade inflation, inconsistencies in awarding credits, and gaps between reported grades and actual performance and learning quality.' What next? The next phases of the review will extend to a broader range of age groups, including Grades 9-11, and involve an analysis of internal grades compared to those achieved in external exams. Schools falling short of the required standards may face administrative escalation or be subject to mandatory corrective measures under Adek policy. The process is about reinforcing parents' confidence in the quality of education their children receive, the statement adds.