1. US Curriculum benchmark 2016
Parents’ feedback
2016 scores vs GEMS Benchmarks
Average School Rating, NPS and NPA scores suggest that, from a parents’ perspective, the school’s performance was broadly in line (or slightly above) with the US Curriculum benchmark.
Statements
2016
N=630
US Curriculum benchmark 2016
N = 2,190
I am happy with my child’s progress at school
7.6
7.4
I am satisfied that the quality of teaching supports my child’s individual learning needs
7.5
7.3
The school offers strategies and opportunities for families to support learning at home
7.0
I am happy with the way the school supports my child’s personal and social development
7.7
The school provides guidance so my child knows what to do to improve in school
7.1
The Principal/Head of School has a positive impact on the school
There is effective communication between the school and home
The school makes my child want to learn
I feel it is important for my child to learn Arabic at school
7.9
Overall, I am satisfied with the school
Average school rating
Net Promoter Score 13 10
Net Promoter Average

2. Parents’ feedback 2016 scores vs. 2015
Parents with children at GEMS American Academy rated their experience of the school in line with 2015.
Scores suggest parents had a consistent experience with the school across various parameters, with scores ranging from 7.3 to 7.7.
An Average School Rating of 7.5 and a NPS 13 suggest that, although positive, parents’ experience of the school could be improved further.
Statements
2015
N=493
2016
N=630
I am happy with my child’s progress at school
7.5
7.6
I am satisfied that the quality of teaching supports my child’s individual learning needs
7.4
The school offers strategies and opportunities for families to support learning at home -
7.3
I am happy with the way the school supports my child’s personal and social development
7.7
The school provides guidance so my child knows what to do to improve in school
The Principal/Head of School has a positive impact on the school
There is effective communication between the school and home
The school makes my child want to learn
I feel it is important for my child to learn Arabic at school
Overall, I am satisfied with the school
Average school rating
Net Promoter Score 6 13
Net Promoter Average
7.2