Raffles World Academy Dubai
- IB Career-related
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 9.13K–25.6K
AED 33.5K–93.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Independent co-educational IB World School in Dubai, UAE, serving KG to Grade 12. Established 2008 and part of the Innoventures Education group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Career-related · IB Diploma · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,900
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-KG – G12
- Nationalities
- 100
- Founded
- 2008
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 33,544≈ USD 9.13K |
| KG 1 | AED 33,544≈ USD 9.13K |
| KG 2 | AED 40,253≈ USD 11K |
| Grade 1 | AED 52,060≈ USD 14.2K |
| Grade 2 | AED 52,060≈ USD 14.2K |
| Grade 3 | AED 52,060≈ USD 14.2K |
| Grade 4 | AED 62,794≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 5 | AED 62,794≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 6 | AED 62,794≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 7 | AED 70,845≈ USD 19.3K |
| Grade 8 | AED 70,845≈ USD 19.3K |
| Grade 9 | AED 70,845≈ USD 19.3K |
| Grade 10 | AED 78,895≈ USD 21.5K |
| Grade 11 | AED 93,922≈ USD 25.6K |
| Grade 12 | AED 93,922≈ USD 25.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 33,544 (about USD 9.13K) |
| KG 1 | AED 33,544 (about USD 9.13K) |
| KG 2 | AED 40,253 (about USD 11K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 52,060 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 52,060 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 52,060 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 62,794 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 62,794 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 62,794 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 70,845 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 70,845 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 70,845 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 78,895 (about USD 21.5K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 93,922 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 93,922 (about USD 25.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Raffles World Academy Dubai (this school) | AED 33,544 (about USD 9.13K) | AED 93,922 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
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
- Cat4
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% for 2nd and 3rd child; 10% for 4th; 15% for 5th; 20% for 6th onward (returning students)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Ru, French, Italian, Hi, German
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Clinic
Sports
- Badminton
After-school activities
- Maths
- Science
- Arabic
- Crocheting
- Badminton
- Eco-Club
- Model UN
- Duke of Edinburgh
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
An Inclusion team supports SEND, talented and gifted (TAG) and EAL students. Needs are identified through admissions testing and teacher referrals.
- SEND
- TAG
- EAL
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The school is independent and is part of the Innoventures Education group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school runs the IB continuum: PYP for primary, MYP for secondary years, and the Diploma Programme for Grades 11 to 12.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
SEND students receive support planned by the Inclusion team, covering mild to moderate learning difficulties according to the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Primary EAL support is given pull-out or in class. Secondary EAL students take English Language Acquisition lessons within the MYP.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Pastoral care includes mentorship programmes, student leadership and counselling services to support emotional wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Established in 2008. The parents association dates from 2006 and was renamed PARWA in 2017-18.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
An alumni page lists graduates' university destinations and aims to keep former students connected.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A volunteer-run parents association that sponsors learning resources and events, runs workshops, and organises a second-hand uniform shop.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic co-curricular options include maths, science and Arabic.
- maths
- science
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Community and service
Students can join Eco-Club, Model UN conferences and Duke of Edinburgh activities, including outdoor overnight stays.
- Eco-Club
- Model UN
- Duke of Edinburgh
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
A mother tongue programme offers Russian, French, Italian, Hindi and German, alongside Arabic learning.
- Russian
- French
- Italian
- Hindi
- German
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
An IB World School and CIS member, inspected annually by KHDA. Holds Eco-Schools Green Flag status and is a Duke of Edinburgh licensed centre; a founding member of MEIBA.
- IB World School
- CIS
- KHDA inspection
- Eco-Schools Green Flag
- Duke of Edinburgh licensed centre
- MEIBA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applicants submit an online form, then attend a by-appointment assessment for KG2 to Year 12. Previous school reports are reviewed before a decision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If no place is available, accepted applicants 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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