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Nationalities
Number of students |
2100± |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
80+ |
Most common nationality |
Emirati |
Ratio of local students to international students |
7:43 |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Spanish |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
24 students in EY1-2; and 26 students in G1-12 |
Average number of students per class |
24 students in EY1-2; and 26 students in G1-12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
The team at Raha have planned for a robust continuation of teaching through "Continuous Learning" (e-learning). As a school we already have strong and well utilised online platforms to support teaching and learning, and we will endeavour to ensure that students do not miss out on the curriculum by utilizing these platforms fully. |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessments are offered to students applying to Grade 2+. It is against the law to use formal testing for students applying to Early Years 1-Grade 1 |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are open all year round. Applications for the new academic year open one year in advance in September. |
School day
Uniform required |
Yes |