Raffles International School
School in Dubai
Quick answer
Raffles International School Dubai serves 1,900 students from 90 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by BSO, CIS and KHDA. Tuition $9,000-$23,000 per year. Strong fit for British, Indian, regional and international expat families on Dubai assignments seeking British-track education at scale, with exceptional 90-nationality diversity reflecting Dubai's global expat community.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $9,000–$23,000/yr published annual range.
- 90 nationalities top: European.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 am.
- Accreditations: BSO, CIS, KHDA verified.
1,900
90 (European)
25 max
Rolling
BSO, CIS, KHDA
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Raffles International School
Raffles International School delivers a world-class curriculum based on best standards and practices of school systems around the globe. RIS works towards securing the foundations of a child’s education while helping them develop capabilities to succeed.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,000 – $23,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 34055-Dirham 86815 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $19,850(+24%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $22,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
English National Curriculum through GCSE/IGCSE and A-Levels. BSO Outstanding. 5% sibling discount from 2nd child. Mid-range pricing.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Arabic, French, Mandarin
Learning Support at RIS is for those students who have a particular learning need, difficulty or disability. Students are supported through different and individual targets in literacy and numeracy, as well as in fine motors skills. The Learning Support department provides support to parents as well as teachers.
Learning Support Department
Raffles International School aims to provide a focused and effective ELS programme, set by Cambridge ESOL Standards. ELS plays a key role in improving the English language proficiency levels of non-native English speakers, with limited to no knowledge of the English language. Together with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, the ELS programme’s key objective is to teach the targeted language in order to ensure that students become familiar with the language used in the classroom, quickly and smoothly. These targets are based on the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language Curriculum Framework.
7:45 am – KG 1 to KG2: 2:00 pm KG3 - G5: 2:15 pm G6 - G10: Sunday to Wednesday: 3:25 pm, Thursday: 2:30 pm
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah, Al Safa, Al Barsha
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: European
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
English National Curriculum through GCSE/IGCSE and A-Levels. BSO Outstanding. 5% sibling discount from 2nd child. Mid-range pricing.
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