Raffles International School
School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $9,000–$23,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- 90 nationalities top: European.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 am.
- Accreditations: BSO, CIS, KHDA listed accreditations.
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $9,000–$23,000 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 34055-Dirham 86815 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,850(+24%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 55th percentile(above average) |
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
At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: European
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