96 Excellence in Schools
T he Aquila School, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), has once again been awarded the highest possible recognition in its recent British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection — Outstanding across every area assessed. This achievement reaffirms Aquila’s position as one of the UAE’s most respected British curriculum schools, where academic ambition is balanced with exceptional care for student wellbeing. Inspectors praised the school’s rich, responsive curriculum delivered by highly skilled teachers who create dynamic, engaging classrooms. Students at Aquila don’t just absorb knowledge — they explore, question, and lead. A Learning Environment That Inspires The inspection report described classrooms as “vibrant, inclusive and purpose-driven,” with students demonstrating independence, deep engagement, and a strong sense of But at Aquila, excellence extends far beyond academics. The school’s holistic approach ensures that every child’s spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is fully integrated into daily life. Students are supported to develop confidence, empathy, and leadership skills that will serve them long after they leave the classroom. Inspectors noted how personal values, respectful peer relationships, and social responsibility are actively encouraged, creating a thriving community built on mutual respect. Wayne Howsen, Principal at The Aquila School, shares, “We are extremely proud of the Ratings our school has received. At The Aquila School we strongly believe that when a students’ emotional, social, and mental health needs are met, they are more likely to engage positively with learning, be present at school, and are more motivated to achieve academically. Having this highlighted in the BSO report is a testament to our school community”. ownership over their learning. “Students are safe, happy and successful.” - BSO Report
Central to Aquila’s success is its culture of care. Wellbeing and safeguarding were both rated Outstanding, with staff fully invested in each student’s growth. Safeguarding and wellbeing practices at The Aquila School were celebrated as “outstanding” and central to the school’s ethos. Behaviour was described as “exemplary” Relationships were “built on mutual respect” Students are “polite, focused, and ready to learn”
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