Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi
International School in Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi is an international school serving expat families in Abu Dhabi, as a large campus with 1,700 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Abu Dhabi averages. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- 20 nationalities top: Emirati.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
1,700
20 (Emirati)
Rolling
About Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi
Rawafed Private School offers a comprehensive curriculum for students along with an extensive co-curricular program of activities. Rawafed outstanding faculty and staff are positive, energetic people who have high expectations of themselves and their students. The evolving professional community at Rawafed is a major attraction as we increasingly demonstrate respect for students and making their success a top priority with a supportive, stimulating, and student centered-environment.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 19120-Dirham 42970 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
SAT
French, Arabic
7:30 am – KG - 12:30 pm G1 - G12: 2:30 pm
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Abu Dhabi
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Emirati
Estimated Real Cost
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