Thank you for considering Raffles International School.
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Raffles International SchoolDescription
The community of learners at Raffles International School welcomes students and families from almost 100 different countries worldwide. Our backgrounds, past experiences, languages and ‘home' cultures enrich our school and we are united in a desire to learn from each other, to improve in every way and to create meaningful memories during our time at RIS. While English is our main language of instruction, dedicated language support for students learning English for the first time, or developing their English language skills, is provided and all teachers ensure language is no barrier to learning. At RIS, the National Curriculum for England provides a strong academic platform for students to excel at iGCSE, A Level and BTEC and an impressive range of co-curricular activities, student leadership opportunities, sports and optional overseas trips provide enrichment and ensure learners are well balanced individuals, leaving school with the best possible preparation for success in international communities at university, college and elsewhere.
- Day school tuition $8272 - $21347 USD
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula UK National, IGCSE
- Type Co-ed
Admissions Information
Entry Requirements
www.rafflesis.com/userfiles/inno-rismvc/Documents/03-Admissions/3%20New_admission_RIS%202018-19.pdf
- Application fee (domestic) $136 USD
- Application fee (international) $136 USD
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- ELL support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
School Life
- Sports teams available Yes
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School provides lunch Yes
- Uniform required Yes
Schools Facilities
RIS occupies a purpose built campus of almost 315,000 square feet of land in the heart of the Umm Sequim residential district of Dubai, close to the beach and overlooking the iconic Burj Al Arab. At the heart of the school are three large bright atriums with classrooms opening onto these shared spaces to encourage collaboration and build a sense of community. Astroturf open areas around the school are used as play areas, for PE lessons during cooler months and as coaching facilities for more than 40 different sports teams including football, touch rugby, athletics and Volleyball. Inside, a complete range of specialist learning spaces, materials and resources and ensure RIS learners have every opportunity to investigate, inquire, experiment and collaborate during the school day and as part of our comprehensive co-curricular programme.