Raffles International School
About Raffles International School
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.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; KHDA rating from its 2023-24 inspection report. Last checked 10 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Annual tuition fees
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The fees shown are KHDA's total for 2026/27, which adds the mandatory charges billed alongside tuition - so the approved column alongside is the tuition on its own, and the difference is those compulsory items rather than a higher price.
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KHDA Rating
KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Stages & pathways
Foundation Stage
FS1 - FS2Early 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 School
Year 1 - Year 6Primary 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.
Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
Year 7 - Year 9Key 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.
GCSE / IGCSE
Year 10 - Year 11Students follow GCSE and IGCSE courses combining core compulsory subjects with a range of optional specialisations. The programme leads to internationally recognised qualifications.
Sixth Form (A-Level / BTEC)
Year 12 - Year 13Post-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.
How to apply
Facilities
Swimming Pool
Temperature-controlled swimming pool for lessons and competitive training
Sports Hall
Multi-purpose indoor sports hall for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and assemblies
Football Pitch
Full-size football pitch for training and inter-school competitions
Astroturf Play Areas
Multiple Astroturf areas for outdoor play, PE sessions, and coaching
Tennis Courts
Outdoor tennis courts for lessons and recreational play
Basketball Courts
Outdoor basketball courts for PE and after-school activities
Free Weights Room
Dedicated fitness room with free weights for senior students
Drama Studio
Purpose-built drama studio for performances and performing arts classes
Extra-curricular activities
School leadership
Poonam Bhojani
CEO, Innoventures Education
Economics Honours Graduate with an MBA from IIM Bangalore. Co-founded Dubai International Academy and leads Innoventures Education.
Matthew Barrett
Principal
Michael Stephen
Director of Finance and Administration
James Roberts
Director of Standards
Alex Kilpatrick
Head of Primary School
Rebecca Humphries
Deputy Head of Primary
Rachel Carter
Head of Secondary
Martyn Humphries
Deputy Headteacher of Secondary (Pastoral)
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Where we are
Al Baghla Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, UAE
