Raffles World Academy, Dubai

Students from ages 4 to 18 are welcomed at Raffles World Academy. The school offers education for children of all these age groups from Kindergarten to 12th Standard.

The school complies with the International Baccalaureate Programme curriculum. For the KG1 grade, RWA follows the IB and the EYFS. They have tailored their syllabus to provide comprehensive learning. Below mentioned are the subjects that are taught at the KG level:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Arabic Cultural Studies
• Physical Education
• Social Studies

The teachers primarily focus on the below-mentioned areas in KG classes: 

• Intellectual development
• Language and Communication skills
• Social and emotional development
• Physical development

Primary students receive instruction in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP). This curriculum is designed to integrate various areas of study, fostering a holistic educational experience. The subjects covered in the Primary section are:

• Science
• Personal and Social Education
• Physical Education
• ICT
• Arts
• Language and Mathematics
• Social Studies

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is implemented from Grade 6 to Grade 10, adhering to the IB curriculum. The MYP comprises eight subjects that students study during this phase:

• Sciences
• Arts
• Design
• Physical and Health Education
• Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Individual and Societies
• Language Acquisition

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) focuses on:

• Learning Diversity and Inclusion
• Service as action
• Approaches to Learning
• Language and Identity
• Conceptual Understanding
• Teaching and Learning in Context

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is a specialised course that culminates in external examinations. Designed for students aged 16 to 19, it follows a 2-year internationally recognised curriculum. The DP comprises the below-mentioned subjects:

• Arts
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• Studies in Language and Literature
• Language Acquisition
• Individual and Societies

RWA Umm Suqeim 3 adopts the IB career-related programme for 11th Standard and 12th Standard, following the IB curriculum model. This program is designed to assist graduating students. The IB Career-Related Programme consists of four compulsory units, which are as follows:

• Business Communication
• Introduction to Marketing
• Business Resources
• The Business Environment

Raffles World Academy is committed to addressing the unique needs of each student, comprising those with special educational needs (SEN). Parents seeking admission for students with specific learning requirements have to provide a comprehensive report along with their application. This report may include Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and evaluations. 

Parents need to complete the application via the school's website. If there are no available seats, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. It's important to note that waiting lists do not automatically carry over to the upcoming academic year. Hence applicants are requested to re-apply for the upcoming year. When a seat becomes available, RWA communicates with the Ist eligible aspirant. He/she is then invited for an evaluation. 

The assessment focuses on basic subjects such as English and Mathematics for Pre-KG, KG-1, KG-2, FS2, and Year 1 applicants. All other grades and levels are required to undergo the CAT4 digital testing. The admission team will reach out to parents to make arrangements for the entrance test.

• For Kindergarten and 1st Standard students and they conduct a paper-based test.
• For 2nd Standard and above, the student has to clear CAT4 digital test through an online platform.
• For Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Standard, aspirants are evaluated for school readiness and independence level.

After the assessment is conducted and the school reviews the student's last 2-year school report, the application undergoes evaluation. After getting accepted and receiving an offer, the parents are required to respond within five days to confirm the place.

RWA offers the option for evaluations of aspirants living outside the UAE. Physical interviews may also be arranged if deemed necessary by the principal/ admission officer.

RWA prioritises:

• Siblings of those who have obtained admission at the school.
• Siblings of students of determination who successfully get admission at the school.
• Aspirants who come from Raffles Nurseries and Raffles Starters.

A small tuition fee is required to participate in the educational programmes at Raffles World Academy Dubai. The payment schedule is as follows:

Let us now see the fee structure for new students. 

Raffles World Academy also provides sibling discounts:

• A 5% Sibling discount is applicable to the IInd and IIIrd child.
• A discount of 5% is applicable to the IInd and IIIrd child.
• A discount of 15% is applicable to the Vth child.
• A discount of 20% is applicable to the VIth child onwards.

The new students are required to pay:

• AED 500 worth of Assessment Test Fee (which is non-refundable)
• Registration Fee that is 5% of the Annual fee; it is important to note that this is non-refundable. Although, you can adjust it against the Ist Term fee in case the admission is confirmed.

You will be charged extra fees for:

• Stationery
• Educational Material 
• Educational and field trips (these are charged as separate payments)
• Sports tournaments 
• School uniforms and Team kits (this also includes additional sports items) 
• External Examination Fee
• Meals
• Transportation
• Replacement Student ID Cards

To obtain a scholarship, students should have represented their country, region or city in one or more sports. The eligible candidates are required to exhibit excellent ability, be dedicated and have the potential to make a notable contribution to the sport at their school.

Raffles World Academy provides a variety of balanced meals to the students. The students get to eat vegetables, soups, carbohydrates, pasta and protein in the cafe. RWA’s website provides students with the monthly menu beforehand. The menu comprises steamed and grilled vegetables, rice, fish, butter chicken and macaroni chicken soup.

Raffles World Academy gets bus services from Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. The Arab Falcon Bus Rental makes the final call for accommodation.

If you want to access the school bus service, then you can - 

Call  - +971-4-427-1301 and +971-55-343-1592. 

Email -  csr.rwa@arabfalcondubai.ae. 

RWA’s website provides the bus service form and the code of conduct form.

They offer fantastic sports facilities at Royal Academy to support students in maintaining their health and happiness. You can play basketball, throwball, football, badminton, and other sports on the spacious fields. They also have a specific section for indoor gaming if that's what you prefer. The Sports activities offered by Innoventures Education for RWA are as follows:

• Soccer Field
• Swimming Pools
• Sports Hall
• Basketball Courts
• Badminton Courts
• Tennis Courts

Students get to participate in many extracurricular activities at RWA. These are divided into teacher-led and paid activities. 

The above-mentioned activities are led by the teachers. 

The above-mentioned activities are paid activities. 

Field Trips Conducted by RWA

RWA take their students on local and international field trips. The students are taken to countries like  London, space camps in the US and Silicon Valley. In the UAE, students participate in camps and subject-specific trips. During the academic year, students take part in field trips. They get to learn from these trips and gain real-world experience. 

Medical Care Facilities At RWA

RWA has received the licence from the Dubai Health Authorities regulation department for their clinic. The medical personnel includes 1 full-time doctor and 2 full-time nurses. The medical personnel have a DHA licence and are certified in CPR and AED.

The students can get treated and examined at the school clinic. The clinic also has observation rooms for the students. RWA’s clinic is equipped with all the required types of medical equipment and supplies. 

The authorities disinfect the clinic from time to time. The new students get routine medical check-ups. The school’s medical team is responsible for covering all school events. The parents are advised by the school to thoroughly read the Health Pack form and then sign it. The parents are required to give the original vaccination card in accordance with the Dubai Health Authorities’ guidelines.

• Email ID: rwaadmissions@rwadubai.com 
• Telephone Number: +971 4 4271300/1302/1303
• After School Hours Contact Number: +971 4 4271399