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Raha International Private School, Khalifa Campus
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Raha International Private School, Khalifa Campus
IB Primary Years Program (PYP)
- Age: from 3 to 11-12 years old.
Designed for children from 3 to 12 years old, it offers a challenging and relevant education, nurtures and develops caring, active lifelong learners. The children are responsible for independent learning and become full-fledged partners in the educational process. The course includes:
- Gaining knowledge, intellectual achievements,
- Research and Reflection,
- Conceptual understanding to strengthen the linkages between subject areas,
- Developing useful skills in and out of school.
All students, local and foreign, study Arabic from Grade 1 to 1 lesson per week.
IB Middle Years Program (MYP)
- Age: 11 to 16 years old.
Participation in the program helps students make practical connections between their studies and the real world. Graduating from the MYP is an effective preparation for the next level – the IB Diploma Programme. It includes a broad and balanced study of 8 subject groups for children aged 11-16. The MYP requires a minimum of 50 hours of study time for each subject group in each year of the programme. In the last two years, the flexibility of the subject group has allowed students to meet the requirements of an international school and achieve personal goals. Upon completion, an international certificate is issued.
Description of Raha International Private School, Khalifa Campus
Raha International School was opened in 2020 in the city center of Khalifa, Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is the second campus of a sought-after school, located a 7-minute drive from the first Gardens campus. It accepts children from 3 to 16 years old for the International Baccalaureate programs of primary and secondary school, and in the near future the school plans to introduce Part 3 of the IB - a diploma program for high school.
The school boasts a diverse student body, with over 2,200 students hailing from 80 different countries. In addition, it employs a dedicated teaching staff of more than 250 professionals who collectively represent a multicultural society. The school's exceptional performance and achievements have earned recognition and acclaim from both its staff and students.
The teaching team at this institution is comprised of experienced and highly qualified specialists in their respective fields. They hold certificates that affirm their status as educators (QTS) and possess qualifications that enable them to engage in teaching activities (PGCE). Furthermore, they actively participate in ongoing professional development programs to stay current with the latest advancements in education and ensure that they provide the best possible learning experience for their students.
Activities Raha International Private School, Khalifa Campus
Creative, sports and leisure activities are organized by Raha International School with the help of the parents' committee and high school students. Most of the sections and circles are free.
Sports destinations:
- Yoga
- Rugby
- Zumba,
- Cricket
- Netball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Fitness
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Field hockey.
Hobby clubs:
- Chess
- Robotics
- Japanese Club,
- Cross-stitch,
- Computer Club,
- Arabic calligraphy,
- Learning the mother tongue,
- Applied Arts Club,
- Emerging Writers Club,
- Indigenous Art,
- Science and Mathematics Club,
- Learning foreign languages.
Visual and performing arts at the school includes:
- Singing in the choir
- Improvisation
- Creating comics,
- Modern Songs,
- Dance groups,
- Musical and dramatic productions,
- Dances, games and songs for younger children,
- Concert performances of musical groups.
Advantages
- Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS),
- Accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB),
- A member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC),
- Promotes and develops leadership skills in all students,
- Opportunities are provided for international travel, work experience and support from the global community,
- Outstanding community events are held to further enhance the profile of the school – participation in the arts as a flagship part of the school's identity, in sporting events, including international competitions,
- Gaining best practices through action and research.
Facilities and equipment at Raha International Private School, Khalifa Campus
Raha International School has a purpose-built Early Childhood Centre, with modern, safe, innovative and integrated co-learning spaces, indoor and outdoor sports facilities:
- 2 football fields,
- Scientific laboratories,
- 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool,
- Product & Digital Design Studios,
- Double-sized gym with indoor treadmill.
Students at Khalifa Campus are free to use the facilities and facilities at the Gardens Campus.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional costs include:
- Deposit for the program (non-refundable) – 5% of the tuition fee,
- School Uniforms – Available at the school store, new or used.
Enrolment process
- Submission is free of charge, opening in early September each year. The application is filled out in an online format, indicating general information about the child, contact details of the parents, e-mail for communication, the required documents for consideration are attached. It is recommended that you start the application process early.
- Pending – the application is reviewed within 1-7 business days.
- Invitation – if there are vacancies, you must provide additional documents and take a test.
- Assessment – Local young children are invited to conduct an informal assessment. Students from grades 2 to 11 take a computerized cognitive ability test at school or online (for students from abroad).
- Confirmation of the place – parents will receive an official letter with an offer, an invoice for the payment of the deposit (5% of the total cost of the program).
If there are no vacancies, applications remain on the waiting list until the start of their studies. If there is no vacancy by this time, the application will be cancelled. Students and their parents have the right to re-apply for the next academic year.
Perspectives
More than 95% of students at Raha International School receive high grades in their final exams every year. Graduates enter the world's top universities:
- Mcgill University,
- Dartmouth College,
- Stanford University,
- University of Toronto,
- University of Melbourne,
- University of Cambridge,
- Imperial College London,
- University of California, Los Angeles,
- The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Students most often choose the following specialties:
- Fashion
- Science
- Right
- Business
- Politics
- Art
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Economics
- Education
- Hospitality,
- Nursing.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Copy of visa,
- Student's passport and a copy thereof,
- Transcript of grades for the last 2-3 years,
- Recommendations from teachers from the previous place of study,
- Extract from the medical record indicating vaccinations.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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