Rak Academy Ipk, Ras al Khaimah

The RAK Academy IPK is one of the oldest and largest schools in the UAE which has a reputation of serving students of more than 90 different nationalities from Pre-KG to Grade 5. Its balanced approach to providing broad education has built its reputation as the pre-eminent provider of K-12 education in the Emirate.

In accordance with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), the school has meticulously created the following grading scheme:

From nursery until Grade 6, the RAK Academy IPK syllabus is based on the IB PYP curriculum, which promotes the holistic development of students. In addition to focusing on the six major disciplinary themes, teachers also prioritise inquiry-based programmes that aim to help children develop by meeting their growing physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Teachers are well-trained to adopt the evolving technological and contemporary changes in teaching methodologies based on reporting and assessment. Assessments are critical to recognise the understanding levels and areas of improvement of each child, which is accompanied by a report card, which highlights the result of the assessment.

Parents are informed about the performance of their children through parent-teacher meetings, newsletters, conferences, and other informative sessions.

Pre-KG & KG 1

Starting from the age of 3 to 4 years old, the curriculum is designed to provide an overall development of children. 

• The primary focus is given to enhancing the language and numeracy skills of children.
• Besides following the basic curriculum, teachers concentrate on brushing up on the psychic skills and cognitive skills of the little ones. This sharpens their critical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Lessons are crafted to bring out the best of skills in art and personality among children.

KG 2 to Grade 5

After primary school, children are offered the choice to select between the play-based learning model (British Curriculum) and the inquiry-based learning model (PYP-IB Curriculum) from the age of 5 to 10 years old. Students at RAK Academy IPK can flourish as responsible citizens through experience and make the most of the warmth and happiness they derive from the school environment. 

• Students are taught more about celebrating the local culture, and lessons revolve around the knowledge and history of their culture and heritage.
• The aim of learning during this stage is to promote a global outlook and ensure that learners are aware of real-life situations.
• Exceptional facilities in enhancing knowledge and brushing of skills ae offered during this phase.
• The curriculum prepared and taught in these classes is advanced, of high quality, and focuses on contemporary learning techniques.

The primary years involve six key trans-disciplinary learning themes, including:

Follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for admission to RAK Academy IPK:

Step 1 – Online Application

First, register your child online and complete the application form to get the process started. The form needs to be turned in to the admissions office.

Step 2 – Submission of Documents

When submitting the application form, you must submit the following documents along with the form to the admissions office. You also have the option to scan and email the required documents to the admissions officer:

• The child’s recent academic report
• Medical report
• 3 photos
• Birth certificate
• Parents and child/children’s passport copy
• Parents and child/children’s Emirates ID copy
• Parents and child/children’s visa copy (For ex-pats only)
• Family book for UAE Nationals only

Step 3 – Payment of Application Fee

After submitting the application form and necessary documents, parents must pay a non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of AED 500.

Step 4 – Entrance Exam

On paying the application fee, your child is required to sit for an entrance exam followed by an interview. You will get the result of the exam within 48 hours through a call or an email.

Step 5 – Admission Process

Once you get a confirmation call that your child has cleared the entrance exam, you must confirm the seat by depositing the registration fee within two weeks of receiving the offer letter. This amount shall be adjusted against the first term’s tuition fee.

Parents can refer to the following age criterion for admission to the school:

The fee structure of the RAK Academy IPK has been given below for your reference:

Parents will have to use either of the following modes of payment:

• Online fee payment
• Bank transfer payment
• Cash or Cheque payment

Parents must provide the name of the student and year group when making the transfer so that the payment can be easily traced. They should include all bank charges in the total so that the school receives the correct payment. Finally, they must email a copy of the bank deposit slip to accounts@RAKacademy.org

There are some additional fees as well:

RAK International Primary School Dafan Al Khor offers transport facilities for its students. Parents must understand the different areas covered by the school transport system, learn about the appropriate fees, and accordingly fill out the transportation form available at the school. The bus service shall be provided based on availability, and the approximate annual transportation charges are:

The RAK Academy IPK promotes sporting events and athletics diligently as it is a member of the EISSA - Emirates International Schools Sports Association. The RAK Academy IPK is well-equipped with sporting activities like a gymnasium, a large grassed football field, a multi-purpose sports hall, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a full-sized swimming pool. Boys and girls are encouraged to participate in annual competitions in swimming, netball, football, and athletics.

• Phone Number: +971 (0)7 2363997 Ext: 200
• E-mail ID: admission@RAKacademy.org
• Website: https://www.RAK-academy.org/
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