Raffles International School is a leading British curriculum school situated in Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, with views of the iconic Burj Al Arab. Founded in 2008 by Innoventures Education, the school delivers the National Curriculum for England from FS1 through Year 13, offering GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level or BTEC pathways. Home to over 1,325 students representing 86 nationalities, the school maintains an excellent 11:1 student-teacher ratio. RIS holds an Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO) and has been rated Very Good by KHDA for four consecutive years, with 100% of Year 13 graduates achieving university acceptance.
British
FS1 – Year 13
+4
2008
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are for academic year 2026-27. The school publishes a KHDA approved fee and a lower applicable fee that families are actually charged from Year 5 upward. Sibling discounts of 5 to 20 percent apply from the second child. No founder or inaugural promotion is currently advertised.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Early Years Foundation Stage programme following the EYFS framework. Children learn through a carefully planned mix of play-based and guided activities, developing foundational skills in communication, literacy, mathematics, and personal development.
Primary education following the National Curriculum for England. Students build strong foundations in core subjects while developing a love of learning through a broad and balanced curriculum that includes modern foreign languages, arts, and technology.
Key Stage 3 following the National Curriculum for England with subject-specialist teaching. Students study a broad range of subjects building depth of knowledge and analytical skills, preparing them for GCSE option choices.
Students follow GCSE and IGCSE courses combining core compulsory subjects with a range of optional specialisations. The programme leads to internationally recognised qualifications.
Post-16 education offering A-Level and BTEC pathways. Students typically study 3-4 A-Level subjects or BTEC qualifications with comprehensive university preparation and careers counselling. 100% of students gain university acceptance.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
Reach the admissions team directly to book a visit or ask about places.
CEO, Innoventures Education
Economics Honours Graduate with an MBA from IIM Bangalore. Co-founded Dubai International Academy and leads Innoventures Education.
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Al Baghla Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, UAE
