Ranches Primary School
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Ranches Primary School is an international school serving expat families in Dubai, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Ranches Primary School.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 10 Dubai international school · 60 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
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About Ranches Primary School
Ranches Primary School is built in the expanded phase of the Arabian Ranches community, one of the fastest growing areas of Dubai. The school opened in September 2015. The school is equipped with state of the art facilities to ensure a truly unique pupil experience. In keeping with the requirement of the community where it is located, it will operate as a co-educational school.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 47250-Dirham 61643 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
Arabic, French
Pupils who have been identified as having an accelerated provision for a particular subject will be identified through teacher observation and the school assessment framework. Individual education tracking will take place with a dedicated member of staff accountable for ensuring adequate provision. This may take the form of extended classes, however in the majority of cases this will be accommodated through high quality differentiation in the classroom.
RPS is an inclusive school. It will not be able to provide care and education for pupils with severe or profound learning challenges. It will however be managing each application individually, sensitively and in consultation with KHDA before deciding on such an admission.
English as a Second Language
8:00 am – Nursery - KG2: 1:00 pm KG3: G5: 2:30 pm
Cafeteria serving high quality, nutritious hot and cold food.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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