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Horizon English School vs Raffles International School

Fees, ratings, curriculum and facilities for Horizon English School and Raffles International School, side by side.

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 Horizon English SchoolRaffles International School
LocationAl Wasl, DubaiUmm Suqeim, Dubai
CurriculumBritishBritish
Inspection ratingOutstanding (KHDA)Very Good (KHDA)
Tuition (per year)AED 43,849 – 58,825 /yrAED 34,055 – 86,815 /yr
Ages / years3 - 11 years3 - 18 years
GenderMixedMixed
Established19892008
Facilities
2 Swimming PoolsSTEMM LabFIFA-Standard Sports FieldMain LibraryJunior LibraryRecording StudioObservatoryOutdoor Learning AreasICT SuitesArt StudiosMusic RoomsDrama HallMulti-Purpose Sports HallShaded PlaygroundsSEN Support
Swimming PoolSports HallFootball PitchTennis CourtsBasketball CourtsFree Weights RoomAstroturf Play AreasDrama StudioMusic RoomsDance StudioArt RoomsTheatreScience LaboratoriesComputer LabsLibraryMedical ClinicCanteenPrayer Rooms

Horizon English School vs Raffles International School at a glance

  • Horizon English School publishes annual fees from AED 43,849 to AED 58,825, against AED 34,055 to AED 86,815 at Raffles International School, which works out roughly 15% below Raffles International School across the fee range.
  • For FS1, Horizon English School charges AED 43,849 and Raffles International School AED 34,055, so Raffles International School saves AED 9,794 a year at that stage.
  • Both teach the British curriculum.
  • Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
  • Horizon English School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1989, with Raffles International School following in 2008.
  • Location wise, Horizon English School sits in Al Wasl and Raffles International School in Umm Suqeim, so the school run may decide it.