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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1700+_ |
| 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 |
20 students in Minis; 24 students in EY1-2; and 26 students in G1-12 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 students in Minis; 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. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Only Muslim students will attend Islamic classes as per government regulations. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
At the moment, the highest grade is Grade 11. In 2025/2026, there will be a DP diploma degree. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessments are offered to students applying to Grade 2-11 as one part of the admissions process. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Children applying to Grades 2-11 will take a computerized cognitive ability assessment that looks at general ability in, English, Math, and Non-verbal reasoning. |
| 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. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:40am |
| School finish time |
2:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes we have an external company |
| School provided lunches |
We work with our school external vendor to offer different choices. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Newly renovated science labs, DP center, and EY rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 football pitches. 3 swimming pools. 3 tennis courts |