Raffles World Academy

Q: Where is Raffles World Academy located in Dubai?

Raffles World Academy is located in Umm Suqeim 3 , operating from a prestigious IB World School campus on Al Marcup Street overlooking 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 World Academy offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate ( IB ) curriculum, offering inquiry-based education focused on critical thinking and global citizenship.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Raffles World Academy?

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 World Academy?

Annual fees range from AED 33,544 to AED 93,922 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Raffles World Academy best suited for?

Raffles World Academy is best suited for globally-minded families seeking complete IB continuum education. The school appeals to residents of Umm Suqeim, Jumeira, Al Safa, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina seeking International Baccalaureate education with full IB programme from PYP through DP and Career-related Programme.

4.0

2024-2025Very good

Curriculum

Annual Fees

34K - 94K AED

Location

Umm Suqeim

About Raffles World Academy

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

Raffles World Academy is an IB World School located in Umm Suqeim Third, Dubai. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate programme, providing students with an internationally recognized educational framework.

The academy offers the complete IB continuum, guiding students through their educational journey. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness, preparing students for global opportunities.

Students at Raffles World Academy follow the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. These programmes develop critical thinking skills and encourage students to become active learners.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 33,544 to AED 93,922. The Umm Suqeim Third campus is conveniently located near Burj Al Arab, with easy access from Umm Suqeim First, Umm Suqeim Second, and surrounding areas.

Location

Umm Suqeim 3

Fees & Admissions

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Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	33,544 AED	~2,795 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	33,544 AED	~2,795 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	40,253 AED	~3,354 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	52,060 AED	~4,338 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	52,060 AED	~4,338 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	52,060 AED	~4,338 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	62,794 AED	~5,233 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	62,794 AED	~5,233 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	62,794 AED	~5,233 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	70,845 AED	~5,904 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	70,845 AED	~5,904 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	70,845 AED	~5,904 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	78,895 AED	~6,575 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	93,922 AED	~7,827 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	93,922 AED	~7,827 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Raffles World Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth 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

The ethos of care, support and wellbeing that permeates the school's diverse community
The provision of Islamic Education and Arabic language in KG
The well-balanced and coherent curriculum offering multiple pathways, especially in the upper grades
The positive and reassuring relationships between the school and parents
Outstanding understanding of Islamic values, world cultures and social responsibility skills

What the school was asked to improve

Improve curriculum delivery by ensuring consistent teaching and assessment practices that support the IB cycle of inquiry, action and reflection
Ensure improvement plans have measurable success criteria focused on student outcomes
Review, update, monitor and rigorously enforce risk assessment policies and procedures
Ensure leaders are effectively held accountable for sustaining school improvement
Ensure classroom monitoring focuses on teaching quality and its impact on student outcomes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 16 to 20 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 9 improved, 4 declined and 72 kept the same rating.

Students

1,772 → 1,831

+59 (+3%)

Teachers

154 → 151

-3 (-2%)

Students of determination

120 → 106

-14 (-12%)

Emirati students

88 → 96

+8 (+9%)

Improved

Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · PYP: Good → Very good
English — Attainment · PYP: Very good → Outstanding
English — Progress · PYP: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment · KG: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress · PYP: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation · MYP: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation · PYP: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation · MYP: Very good → Outstanding

and 1 more

Declined

Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · KG: Outstanding → Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · PYP: Outstanding → Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · MYP: Outstanding → Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding · DP: Outstanding → Very good

Did Raffles World Academy act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Develop the leadership and management skills of subject leaders by sharing existing best practices.No change yet
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve consistency of teaching quality by sharing best practices across subjects and phases.No change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Make school improvement planning more coherent with focused targets and measurable success criteria.No change yet
2 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	PYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	DP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	DP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	PYP	Good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
English — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Outstanding
English — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	DP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	PYP	Very good	Outstanding
English — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	PYP	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	DP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	PYP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	MYP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	DP	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	PYP	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	MYP	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	DP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	DP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	MYP	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	PYP	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	MYP	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	DP	Very good	Outstanding
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Outstanding	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	PYP	Outstanding	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	MYP	Outstanding	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	DP	Outstanding	Very good
Care and support	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
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 World Academy received a very good overall rating. Kindergarten progress, personal development, and care, health and safety were outstanding. Teaching and school improvement planning were less consistent, particularly in the Middle Years Programme, with recommendations to align targets, actions and success criteria more coherently across departments.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding progress in KG, resulting in children's well-rounded development and learning.
The provision of Islamic Education and Arabic in KG.
Health, safety and the care and support offered to students.
Students' outstanding appreciation of Islamic values, personal development and social responsibility.
Highly effective leadership from the principal, senior leaders and governors.

What the school was asked to improve

Develop the leadership and management skills of subject leaders by sharing existing best practices.
Improve consistency of teaching quality by sharing best practices across subjects and phases.
Make school improvement planning more coherent with focused targets and measurable success criteria.

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 23 to 27 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Very good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raffles World Academy located in Dubai?

Raffles World Academy is located in Umm Suqeim 3, operating from a prestigious IB World School campus on Al Marcup Street overlooking 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 World Academy offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering inquiry-based education focused on critical thinking and global citizenship.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Raffles World Academy?

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 World Academy?

Annual fees range from AED 33,544 to AED 93,922, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Raffles World Academy best suited for?

Raffles World Academy is best suited for globally-minded families seeking complete IB continuum education. The school appeals to residents of Umm Suqeim, Jumeira, Al Safa, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina seeking International Baccalaureate education with full IB programme from PYP through DP and Career-related Programme.

What is Raffles World Academy's KHDA inspection rating?

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

What did KHDA inspectors say about Raffles World Academy in 2023-2024?

Raffles World Academy offers a very good quality of education, with outstanding personal development and strong performance in English, mathematics and science, particularly in KG and PYP. Leadership, curriculum and parental engagement are strengths, while risk assessment procedures and consistency in IB inquiry-based teaching need improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: the ethos of care, support and wellbeing that permeates the school's diverse community; the provision of Islamic Education and Arabic language in KG; the well-balanced and coherent curriculum offering multiple pathways, especially in the upper grades; the positive and reassuring relationships between the school and parents; outstanding understanding of Islamic values, world cultures and social responsibility skills.

What was Raffles World Academy asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve curriculum delivery by ensuring consistent teaching and assessment practices that support the IB cycle of inquiry, action and reflection; ensure improvement plans have measurable success criteria focused on student outcomes; review, update, monitor and rigorously enforce risk assessment policies and procedures; ensure leaders are effectively held accountable for sustaining school improvement; ensure classroom monitoring focuses on teaching quality and its impact on student outcomes.

Has Raffles World Academy improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 9 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 4 declined and 72 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (PYP) from Good to Very good, English — Attainment (PYP) from Very good to Outstanding, English — Progress (PYP) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 1,772 to 1,831 students (+3%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 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

International Baccalaureate

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

Timothy Craig Roberts

Opening year

2009

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

IB Diploma

About Raffles World Academy

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

33,544 AED

~2,795 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

33,544 AED

~2,795 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

40,253 AED

~3,354 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

52,060 AED

~4,338 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

52,060 AED

~4,338 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

52,060 AED

~4,338 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

62,794 AED

~5,233 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

62,794 AED

~5,233 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

62,794 AED

~5,233 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

70,845 AED

~5,904 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

70,845 AED

~5,904 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

70,845 AED

~5,904 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

78,895 AED

~6,575 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

93,922 AED

~7,827 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

93,922 AED

~7,827 AED

Inspection Report

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

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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