Raffles World Academy
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Raffles World Academy prepares students for IGCSE and IB Diploma, with a highly diverse student body of 85 nationalities. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- 85 nationalities top: European.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at 7:50 am.
2,011
85 (European)
Rolling
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Raffles World Academy
Raffles World Academy takes its responsibility for the education, care and welfare of each child very seriously as it helps establish the cornerstones that support the growth of lifelong learners, and positive and productive contributors to the communities they live in.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Other
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma
Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish
The Student Support Team works in partnership with teachers and parents and seeks to ensure that the academic, physical, emotional and social needs of RWA students are being met. It is a collaborative team spanning both the Primary and the Secondary Schools.
Learning Support Team
English as an Additional Language Program
7:50 am – KG2: 1:00 pm KG3 - Primary School: 2:15 pm Secondary School: 3:30 pm
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: European
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