Etqan Program Enhances Performance of 86% of Private Schools in Sharjah

The Sharjah Private Education Authority announced the results of the fourth cycle of the “Etqan” program for the academic year 2025-2026, a significant initiative aimed at improving the quality of education in private schools across the emirate. The results reveal that the Etqan program enhances the performance of 86% of private schools in Sharjah, reflecting its positive impact on performance efficiency and educational outcomes.

Results of the Private Schools Assessment

This year, the Etqan program evaluated 31 private schools, representing 9 different educational curricula among 127 schools in the emirate, which together accommodate approximately 39,664 students. The review process focused on schools that had previously achieved a “Good” rating after completing the two-year period designated for re-evaluation. The goal was to measure the sustainability of improvements and ensure the development of educational outcomes.

Improvement in School Performance

The cumulative results of the Etqan program over the past four academic years show a significant improvement in the performance of private schools in Sharjah. Eighty-six percent of the schools have raised their performance levels compared to assessments from 2018 and 2019. In the final rankings of the fourth cycle, all private schools achieved an acceptable level or better, with one school rated as “Outstanding,” 19 schools rated as “Very Good,” and 77 schools rated as “Good.” Additionally, 30 schools achieved “Acceptable” levels, with no school classified as “Weak” or “Very Weak.”

Impact of the Program on Students

Data indicated that 184,503 students, approximately 87% of the total students included in the review, receive education at a “Good” level or better. Meanwhile, 28,720 students are receiving education at an “Acceptable” level. The number of students receiving education at a “Good” level or better increased from 25,351 in 2018 and 2019 to 184,503 after the completion of the fourth cycle of the Etqan program.

Testimonials and Calls for Further Improvement

Ali Al Hosani, Director General of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, stated that the success achieved by the Etqan program is an indicator of qualitative progress in the performance of the private education sector in Sharjah. Al Hosani praised the ongoing efforts of schools to improve educational practices and enhance the quality of outcomes, adding that the results reflect the success of the assessment and improvement system in supporting school development.