Raffles International School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 9.27K–23.9K
AED 34.1K–87.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Accredited school for girls and boys from FS1 to Year 13 following the National Curriculum for England. Part of the Innoventures Education family.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,340
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 80
- Religion
- none
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 34,055≈ USD 9.27K |
| FS2 | AED 34,055≈ USD 9.27K |
| Year 1 | AED 40,865≈ USD 11.1K |
| Year 2 | AED 52,853≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 3 | AED 52,853≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 4 | AED 52,853≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 5 | AED 63,748≈ USD 17.4K |
| Year 6 | AED 63,748≈ USD 17.4K |
| Year 7 | AED 63,748≈ USD 17.4K |
| Year 8 | AED 71,923≈ USD 19.6K |
| Year 9 | AED 71,923≈ USD 19.6K |
| Year 10 | AED 71,923≈ USD 19.6K |
| Year 11 | AED 78,460≈ USD 21.4K |
| Year 12 | AED 87,879≈ USD 23.9K |
| Year 13 | AED 87,879≈ USD 23.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 34,055 (about USD 9.27K) |
| FS2 | AED 34,055 (about USD 9.27K) |
| Year 1 | AED 40,865 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Year 2 | AED 52,853 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 3 | AED 52,853 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 4 | AED 52,853 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 5 | AED 63,748 (about USD 17.4K) |
| Year 6 | AED 63,748 (about USD 17.4K) |
| Year 7 | AED 63,748 (about USD 17.4K) |
| Year 8 | AED 71,923 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Year 9 | AED 71,923 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Year 10 | AED 71,923 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Year 11 | AED 78,460 (about USD 21.4K) |
| Year 12 | AED 87,879 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Year 13 | AED 87,879 (about USD 23.9K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Raffles International School (this school) | AED 34,055 (about USD 9.27K) | AED 87,879 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- School assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
- Students per teacher
- 11.6 : 1
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 26%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Sports clubs
- Academic clubs
- Creative clubs
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- Accreditations
- BSO
- Inspection
- BSO (Education Development Trust) · Outstanding
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
The RISE team gives in-class support and small-group withdrawal in RISE hubs. Counselling services are also offered.
- RISE team
- In-class support
- Small-group withdrawal
- Counselling
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows the National Curriculum for England and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Part of the Innoventures Education family. The parent association meets the principal weekly to share parent views.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs the National Curriculum for England from FS1 to Year 13. Early years follow EYFS, and Arabic and Islamic Education use UAE Ministry curricula.
- National Curriculum for England
- EYFS
- GCSE/IGCSE
- A level
- BTEC
- Arabic and Islamic Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2025 A level, GCSE and BTEC results, plus TIMSS and PISA international assessment scores.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Welcomes students of determination and states that admission is not refused based only on SEND experience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Welcomes EAL students. Fluency in English is not required for entry up to and including Year 9, with support after joining.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
States that student wellbeing is central, with teachers, tutors and pastoral staff supporting students socially, emotionally and academically.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
An alumni association connects former students and current seniors, with plans for annual reunion events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PaRIS supports enrichment events such as International Day, and connects parent volunteers and class representatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus of about 315,000 sq ft land in Umm Sequim, Dubai, with three large atriums connecting classrooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Over 100 clubs, including academic ones, run free and optional after school from Monday to Thursday.
- Academic clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Creative and artistic clubs run alongside sporting and academic options.
- Creative clubs
- Artistic clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award to Years 11 to 13, made up of service, skills, physical recreation and expedition sections.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction, with language support for developing English. Arabic and Islamic Education are also provided.
- English
- Arabic
- Islamic Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Rated Outstanding by BSO in 2021 and Very Good by DSIB in 2022. Holds the Eco-Schools Green Flag.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Apply online, then an appointment-based assessment for KG2 to Year 12 and review of two years of reports. Offers must be accepted within 5 days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Accepted students without an available place are placed on an 'accepted on hold' waitlist and contacted when a place opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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