Ranches Primary School
Ranches Primary School
Ranches Primary School is a standalone British curriculum primary school in Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai, offering the National Curriculum for England from Nursery through Year 6 for children aged 18 months to 11 years. Established in 2015, the school is rated Very Good by KHDA with Outstanding ratings for Personal Responsibility and Health and Safety across all phases, and Outstanding for Parents and Community engagement. Part of the Cognita family of schools, RPS operates a culture-before-curriculum philosophy with small class sizes and personalised attention. The purpose-built campus features a 25-metre swimming pool, covered astro pitch, two indoor sports halls, a fully equipped science laboratory, and dedicated nursery outdoor gardens. The school provides a seamless pathway to Horizon English School Town Square for secondary education and uses Read Write Inc Phonics and White Rose Maths programmes alongside specialist teaching in French, Arabic, PE, Music, and Computing.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
School fees for academic year 2026-27, published per year group and unchanged under the KHDA fee freeze. Foundation Stage 1 and 2 are AED 50,436 and Years 1 to 6 are AED 61,643, payable in full or in three instalments of 40 per cent in August, 30 per cent in December and 30 per cent in March. Ranches Nursery is a separate provision adjacent to the school, for children from 18 months to 3 years, and it finishes earlier in the day; it is charged at AED 47,250 a year for the five-day pattern, which is the only pattern the school publishes, and it is not part of the year-group table above. An application fee of AED 500, or AED 525 including VAT, covers standard assessment costs and is not deducted from tuition, and a one-off medical fee of AED 525 including VAT applies per student. A non-refundable deposit of 10 per cent of annual tuition secures a place for new pupils, or 5 per cent for returning pupils, and both are deducted from the year's fees. The school publishes no sibling, early-payment or scholarship discount. Tuition does not include lunches, transport or educational trips, and some activities run by external providers carry extra charges.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Play-based early years programme following the EYFS framework for the youngest learners. Continuous Provision methodology in a safe and stimulating environment focused on sensory development, early communication, physical development, and social skills. Dedicated outdoor gardens for each classroom with shared sustainability garden and indoor soft play area.
British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum rated Very Good by KHDA. Play-based child-led learning across seven areas of learning with specialist instruction in Arabic, PE, Music, and Library. Read Write Inc Phonics programme for literacy and White Rose Maths for mathematics. Swimming classes introduced in FS2.
National Curriculum for England with quality first teaching and specialist instruction in PE, Music, Computing, and French. Topic-based learning with overarching themes each term. Thinking Hats framework for cognitive skills development and RPS Character Compass programme. Islamic Studies introduced in Year 2.
Broader National Curriculum rated Very Good by KHDA with strong emphasis on independent learning and critical thinking. Lower KS2 (Years 3-4) builds strong foundations with creativity and critical thinking. Upper KS2 (Years 5-6) develops greater responsibility with leadership roles and secondary school transition preparation. Seamless pathway to Horizon English School Town Square.
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Fully equipped science laboratory for hands-on experimentation, STEM activities, and problem-solving across all primary year groups.
Specialist computing rooms with digital resources supporting the computing curriculum and cross-curricular technology use.
Dedicated music room for curriculum lessons, choir rehearsals, ukulele club, and access to digital music platforms including Garage Band and Chrome Music Lab.
Age-appropriate dedicated classroom areas for each year group with resources suited to physical, emotional, and social development.
Temperature-controlled 25-metre swimming pool for PE lessons, swim training, and swimming classes from FS2.
Shaded multi-sport astroturf pitch for football, athletics, and outdoor sports activities protected from the sun.
Two indoor sports halls for basketball, gymnastics, dance, and summer PE activities when outdoor temperatures are high.
Rooftop courts for additional sports and recreational activities.
Principal
Principal of Ranches Primary School. Leads a dedicated team of teachers in a community-focused school where every child is known, cared for, and encouraged to shine. Champions the school's culture-before-curriculum philosophy with a focus on wellbeing and personalised learning.
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
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