Raffles International School

Q: Where is Raffles International School L.L.C located in Dubai?

Raffles International School is located in Umm Suqeim 3 , operating from a spacious 30,000 square metre campus on Al Baghala Street with stunning views of Burj Al Arab. This prime central Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Umm Suqeim, Jumeira, Al Safa, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina .

Q: What curriculum does Raffles International School L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate ( IB ) curriculum, offering inquiry-based education focused on developing internationally-minded learners.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Raffles International School L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering the complete IB programme from early years through the Diploma Programme.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Raffles International School L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 34,055 to AED 87,879 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Raffles International School L.L.C best suited for?

Raffles International School is best suited for internationally diverse families seeking inclusive British education. The school appeals to residents of Umm Suqeim, Jumeira, Al Safa, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina seeking British education with warm family-centered approach and exceptional pastoral care.

4.1

2024-2025Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

34K - 88K AED

Location

Umm Suqeim

About Raffles International School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Raffles International School is a British curriculum school located in Umm Suqeim Third, one of Dubai's established residential communities near the coast. The school provides education following the UK National Curriculum framework for students in the area.

As a UK school, Raffles International School delivers programmes aligned with British educational standards. The curriculum structure follows the English National Curriculum, preparing students through recognised British academic pathways.

The school offers a learning environment based on British pedagogical approaches. Students benefit from a curriculum that maintains alignment with educational practices found in schools across the United Kingdom.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 34,055 to AED 87,879. The campus location provides convenient access for families residing in Umm Suqeim First, Umm Suqeim Second, and the areas surrounding Burj Al Arab.

Location

Umm Sequim, Dubai

Latest from Raffles International School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

8 Sept 2026Exam results
RIS EPQ cohort achieves 12 A grades including 3 A*
The school's Extended Project Qualification cohort achieved 12 A grades, including 3 A* grades, alongside 5 B grades. The school describes the EPQ as highly valued by universities for developing independent research and project management skills.
Source: Instagram

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	34,055 AED	~2,838 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	34,055 AED	~2,838 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	40,865 AED	~3,405 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	52,853 AED	~4,404 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	52,853 AED	~4,404 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	52,853 AED	~4,404 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	63,748 AED	~5,312 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	63,748 AED	~5,312 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	63,748 AED	~5,312 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	71,923 AED	~5,994 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	71,923 AED	~5,994 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	71,923 AED	~5,994 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	78,460 AED	~6,538 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	87,879 AED	~7,323 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	87,879 AED	~7,323 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Raffles International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' excellent work ethic, behaviour and understanding of the importance of protecting the environment
Outstanding assessment processes in Secondary and Post-16
Safe and secure environment supporting the wellbeing of students, staff and parents
Strong involvement and commitment of parents in governance and school improvement

What the school was asked to improve

Raise expectations in Islamic Education to improve what students know, understand and can do
Improve Arabic attainment as an additional language in Primary and as a first language in Secondary and Post-16
Ensure leaders consider students' progress when monitoring teaching and learning
Provide more opportunities for Emirati students to develop reading literacy skills
Give students more leadership opportunities in wellbeing activities

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 27 to 01 December 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 4 declined and 74 kept the same rating.

Students

1,155 → 1,343

+188 (+16%)

Teachers

121 → 119

-2 (-2%)

Students of determination

139 → 147

+8 (+6%)

Emirati students

114 → 114

unchanged

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Primary: Very good → Outstanding
Assessment · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Assessment · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding
Care and support · Foundation Stage: Very good → Outstanding

Declined

Islamic Education — Progress · Secondary: Good → Acceptable
English — Progress · Foundation Stage: Outstanding → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · Foundation Stage: Outstanding → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Foundation Stage: Outstanding → Very good

Did Raffles International School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

Raise attainment in Islamic Education by ensuring an integrated understanding of all elements of the subjectImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Primary): Very good → Outstanding
Raise attainment in Arabic by improving students' conversational skillsImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary): Acceptable → Good
Extend students' understanding of divine revelation and develop recitation skills applying Tajweed rulesNot measurable from the ratings
Improve students' punctuality at the start of lessonsNo change yet
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve the accuracy of assessments of attainment and progress in weaker subjectsImproved
Assessment (Secondary): Very good → Outstanding · Assessment (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Increase the use of manipulatives in primary and lower secondary mathematics lessons to help students visualise key conceptsNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities, and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Raffles International School was rated very good overall. Personal development, safeguarding, parent partnerships, governance, and facilities are outstanding. Achievement in English, mathematics and science is strong, while Islamic Education and Arabic remain acceptable at attainment level, with recommendations to improve integration, conversational skills, punctuality, and assessment accuracy.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The environment for learning in Foundation Stage, which supports children's outstanding personal development
The inclusive ethos and effective care and support that encourage a strong sense of social responsibility
Strong partnerships with parents and excellent arrangements for keeping students safe and promoting healthy lifestyles
Strong support from governors and excellent facilities and resources to support learning
Clear vision from the principal and senior leaders promoting wellbeing and achievement

What the school was asked to improve

Raise attainment in Islamic Education by ensuring an integrated understanding of all elements of the subject
Raise attainment in Arabic by improving students' conversational skills
Extend students' understanding of divine revelation and develop recitation skills applying Tajweed rules
Improve students' punctuality at the start of lessons
Improve the accuracy of assessments of attainment and progress in weaker subjects
Increase the use of manipulatives in primary and lower secondary mathematics lessons to help students visualise key concepts

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 05 to 09 December 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raffles International School L.L.C located in Dubai?

Raffles International School is located in Umm Suqeim 3, operating from a spacious 30,000 square metre campus on Al Baghala Street with stunning views of Burj Al Arab. This prime central Dubai location provides convenient access for families in Umm Suqeim, Jumeira, Al Safa, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina.

What curriculum does Raffles International School L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering inquiry-based education focused on developing internationally-minded learners.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Raffles International School L.L.C?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering the complete IB programme from early years through the Diploma Programme.

What are the tuition fees at Raffles International School L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 34,055 to AED 87,879 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Raffles International School L.L.C best suited for?

Raffles International School is best suited for internationally diverse families seeking inclusive British education. The school appeals to residents of Umm Suqeim, Jumeira, Al Safa, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina seeking British education with warm family-centered approach and exceptional pastoral care.

What is Raffles International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Raffles International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Raffles International School in 2023-2024?

Raffles International School (Umm Suqeim South) is rated very good overall. Personal development, safeguarding, parents and community, governance, and management are outstanding. English, mathematics and science progress are very good across phases, but Islamic Education attainment is only acceptable, and leaders' monitoring of teaching does not sufficiently focus on students' progress. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' excellent work ethic, behaviour and understanding of the importance of protecting the environment; outstanding assessment processes in Secondary and Post-16; safe and secure environment supporting the wellbeing of students, staff and parents; strong involvement and commitment of parents in governance and school improvement.

What was Raffles International School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise expectations in Islamic Education to improve what students know, understand and can do; improve Arabic attainment as an additional language in Primary and as a first language in Secondary and Post-16; ensure leaders consider students' progress when monitoring teaching and learning; provide more opportunities for Emirati students to develop reading literacy skills; give students more leadership opportunities in wellbeing activities.

Has Raffles International School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 7 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 4 declined and 74 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Primary) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 1,155 to 1,343 students (+16%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3-18

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

British

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

Matthew John Barrett

Opening year

2007

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

I/GCSE, A Level

Last inspection: December 2023

About Raffles International School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Latest from Raffles International School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

8 Sept 2026Exam results

RIS EPQ cohort achieves 12 A grades including 3 A*

The school's Extended Project Qualification cohort achieved 12 A grades, including 3 A* grades, alongside 5 B grades. The school describes the EPQ as highly valued by universities for developing independent research and project management skills.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

34,055 AED

~2,838 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

34,055 AED

~2,838 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

40,865 AED

~3,405 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

52,853 AED

~4,404 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

52,853 AED

~4,404 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

52,853 AED

~4,404 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

63,748 AED

~5,312 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

63,748 AED

~5,312 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

63,748 AED

~5,312 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

71,923 AED

~5,994 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

71,923 AED

~5,994 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

71,923 AED

~5,994 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

78,460 AED

~6,538 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

87,879 AED

~7,323 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

87,879 AED

~7,323 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Raffles International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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