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Raha International School - Khalifa City Campus

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 41,550 - 65,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1700
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 24
Strengths IB Continuum, Taaleem Group, Two Campuses
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Sports and Physical, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Raha International School (RIS) is an IB Continuum school in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, part of the Taaleem education group. The Gardens Campus is Abu Dhabi's first IB Continuum school, and the nearby Khalifa City Campus offers state-of-the-art facilities. RIS fosters global citizens with a lifelong love of learning through inquiry-based and collaborative education. The school has a close-knit community with a comprehensive extracurricular programme spanning culture, sports, visual and performing arts, and general activities.

11 Al Mutafani St, Khalifa City, Sector 13, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Raha International School - Khalifa City Campus has 1,700 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Khalifa City Campus is located at 11 Al Mutafani Street, Khalifa City, Sector 13, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in Khalifa City within the Al Raha Gardens area and is part of Raha International School's two-campus system. The two Ris campuses are about a seven-minute drive apart, reflecting a compact Khalifa City campus network.

Stages
Khalifa City Campus offers Early Years (KCC Minis) through Grade 12. It is an International Baccalaureate continuum school, providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
Co-educational, day school. The Khalifa City Campus operates as a secular, co-ed institution with day schooling (no boarding).

Pupil Nationality Mix
RIS serves a highly international community. Gardens Campus reports 90+ nationalities represented. Third-party listings commonly note 80–90 nationalities across the group, with Emirati listed as the most common nationality and a local-to-international ratio around 7:43.

Additional learning support
Raha International School provides wellbeing and inclusion support, including inclusion staff as part of its inclusiveIB framework. An Inclusion Teacher (MYP) role is advertised for Khalifa City Campus, indicating formal SEN/SEN-adjacent support.

Country affiliation
Country affiliation: United Arab Emirates. The school operates in the UAE and is part of the Taaleem group, an IB World School network.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: None stated; the school operates as a secular IB World School.

School day structure
School days typically start around 7:30–7:50. EY ends earlier (EY1 around 1:00; EY2 around 2:00). Primary and secondary groups generally finish around 2:50, with some variation by year group. Friday hours are shorter (often around 12:30).

Bus service
Raha International School outsources bus transportation to external providers; Seven Stars Transport operates the service with door-to-door routes and monitors on each bus. Annual bus costs are around AED 5,000–5,750 per child, with routes covering Khalifa City A&B and other Abu Dhabi areas. Parents can register and pay via the Front Office.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Khalifa City Campus operates as a day school; boarding is not offered. There are no on-site residences for students.

Uniform Requirement
The main school uniform, PE uniform, and sports kits are purchased through Magrudy's; the Minis uniform is the same as the PE uniform and also purchased through Magrudy's; the Raha hoodie is available through Magrudy's. Downloadable uniform guides exist for Khalifa City Campus and Gardens Campus.

Food Options
Raha International School is partnered with Food Nation as its school food provider. The Food Nation School Food Program offers healthy, chef-driven meals for Grades 2-12, and a parent/visitor cafe operates at Raptors Nest on Gardens Campus and Raptors Rest at Khalifa City Campus.

Governance and Ownership
Raha International School is owned and operated by Taaleem Holdings PJSC, a Dubai-listed education group. Taaleem owns a portfolio of K-12 schools in the UAE, including Raha; Taaleem began trading on the Dubai Financial Market in 2022 under ticker TAALEEM.
Fees

Annual tuition at Raha International School - Khalifa City Campus ranges from AED 41,550 to AED 65,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- A non‑refundable deposit of 5% of the annual tuition is required to confirm an offered place; this deposit is deducted from the tuition and a seat cannot be held until this payment is received.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts for Khalifa City Campus)

- KCC Minis & EY1: AED 40,700.
- EY2: AED 42,730.
- Grades 1–6: AED 56,040.
- Grades 7–11: AED 64,150.

These amounts are the published annual tuition figures for the Khalifa City Campus.

Fees per term / billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed across three instalments (one instalment per term). Instalment payments are due one month prior to the start of each term; exact due dates and the invoice breakdown are specified on the school invoice.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Raha International School operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and additional charges

- Registration / re‑registration: a non‑refundable re-/registration fee is charged for new and returning students; the school will advise the amount and the due date and the registration fee is adjusted against Term 1 fees.
- Uniforms: the full school uniform, including PE and sports kits, must be purchased from Magrudy's (Forsan Central Mall or Magrudy's online). Uniform costs are additional to tuition.
- Bus / transport: school transport is provided through a contracted provider (Emirates Transport); transport is charged separately. Exact route and annual bus fees are published by the school via its transport information.
- Textbooks and materials: included in tuition for EY1 up to Grade 10; Diploma (Grade 11/12) textbooks and some IB exam costs are additional and must be purchased separately.
- Extra‑curricular activities: most teacher‑led activities are included in tuition; some activities (materials or externally run activities) may incur additional charges.
- SEN / EAL: if a student requires English language support or Special Educational Needs support identified at assessment, an additional charge for that support will apply and parents will be notified.

Refund information

- The registration / re‑registration fee is non‑refundable but is adjusted against the first term fee. Other refunds (if any) are governed by the school's fee policy and invoicing; the school reserves the right to withhold final results and transfer documentation until all fees are settled.

Fee payment options

- Credit card: parents can use Emirates NBD or Emirates Islamic credit cards and convert tuition payments into interest‑free (0%) instalment plans through those banks (subject to the bank's terms and any one‑time bank processing fee).
- Invoices set out payment deadlines; the school's invoices and admissions correspondence indicate the acceptable payment methods and any processing details.
Academics

Raha International School - Khalifa City Campus teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Raha International School Khalifa City Campus follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum, delivering the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, with the Diploma Programme started at Khalifa City Campus in August 2024. Gardens Campus also offers the Diploma Programme for ages 16-19. Khalifa City Campus currently houses Early Years to Grade 10 and will grow to Grade 12. The two campuses share leadership and planning to deliver consistent teaching and learning. The campus facilities include an 8-lane 25-metre swimming pool, a double-size gym with indoor running track, two football pitches, science labs, and product and digital design studios. The language of instruction is English; ADEK rated the Khalifa City Campus GOOD.

Exam Results
DP results for 2022: Pass Rate 98%; RIS average total points 33.8; 28% of students achieved 40+ points; 81% achieved 30+ points.

Higher Education Progression
University destinations are provided through Raha's University Destinations resources.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Raha International School Khalifa City Campus provides Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Wellbeing program that treats the school as a supportive community. Wellbeing is embedded into every grade level, supported by grade level leaders, Heads of Grade, Heads of Pastoral Care for each division, and school counsellors. These roles are designed to embed the IB Learner Profile throughout the curriculum to foster a positive school culture. The aim is to empower every student to manage their well-being and to thrive in all aspects of life beyond the classroom. The Khalifa City Campus Wellbeing page confirms these roles and objectives as part of Beyond the Classroom provision.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school identifies Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Multi-lingual Learners (MLL), and Gifted and Talented individuals, with an Inclusion team focused on their academic, social, and emotional growth. An Inclusion Policy exists to support ALN, SEND, MLL, and Gifted and Talented students. The campus does not publicly indicate operating a dedicated SEN-only facility. For SEN-related governance, the Taaleem group also provides a broader safeguarding and inclusion framework across its schools.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Raha International School provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for identified students from EY to Grade 9. All teachers share responsibility to help EAL students access the IB curriculum, with a program that uses in-class support and/or withdrawal from class as needed. Admissions and identification involve language aptitude screening (CEM) and LAS Links assessments, with EAL staff involvement guiding placement. There is limited specialist EAL support in Grade 10 and the Diploma Programme. The EAL policy is documented as GC_POL_EAL_005 and was effective from September 2022, with a scheduled review in September 2026.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a central part of the Khalifa City Campus culture, described as a close-knit community that supports inclusivity and student well-being beyond school. Pastoral care is embedded in every grade level, supported by Learning and Teaching Leads, Pastoral SLT, and 3 school counsellors. These roles help integrate the IB Learner Profile to foster a positive school culture and support students' social-emotional development. Wellbeing is listed under the Beyond Classroom section as a core area of student life.

Safeguarding
Taaleem's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Statement asserts a duty of care to safeguard and promote welfare for all children across its schools, with a framework for safeguarding, reporting concerns, and collaboration with families and other agencies. The policy outlines roles such as designated safeguarding leads, staff training, reporting procedures, online safety, anti-bullying, and whistleblowing policies. A separate Taaleem Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (EDUC-008) provides comprehensive governance, including signs of abuse, safeguarding procedures, and training requirements, with ongoing updates to reflect best practices. There is a Whistleblowing Policy and a Taaleem Whistleblowing Hotline to report concerns. The policy statements indicate current effective dates (e.g., EDUC-004 effective 01 April 2025; EDUC-008 effective 25 August 2025) and scheduled reviews, ensuring ongoing safeguarding governance.
Parent Experience

History
Raha International School opened its Gardens Campus in 2006 in Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi. It is part of Taaleem, the UAE-based school operator founded in 2004. To meet growing demand for IB education, Raha opened Khalifa City Campus in September 2020 in Khalifa City to complement the Gardens Campus. Khalifa City Campus initially housed Early Years to Grade 10, with plans to grow to Grade 12, and leadership and planning across both campuses are shared to maintain a consistent culture. ADEK rated Khalifa City Campus as Good in AY 2023/24, the highest possible mark for a new school.

Community
Raha's community is internationally diverse, with students from over 80 nationalities. The two campuses share an IB continuum and a common ethos, and the schools host a range of community events that span Gardens and Khalifa City Campus, including UAE National Day celebrations. Families stay connected through campus-specific communications, such as Khalifa City Campus Raha Reminders, which publish newsletters and updates. These communications include cross-campus features and updates such as the KCC Connection, Fall 2023 edition, illustrating ongoing community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Khalifa City Campus has a formal parent involvement structure with a KCC Parent Ambassadors program. There is a dedicated parent communications hub, Khalifa City Campus Raha Reminders, for newsletters and updates to families. The KCC Raha Reminders publish regular issues for the 2023/2024 academic year, including Issue 31 (dated 24 May) and a KCC Connection Fall 2023 edition. Gardens Campus also runs a parallel Raha Reminders communications channel for families. These PTA-facing channels facilitate family engagement and volunteer collaboration with staff across both campuses.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Raha International School Khalifa City Campus is the newest Raha International School campus, built to feature state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities for academic and extra-curricular activities. It currently welcomes PreK Minis to Grade 11, with plans to extend to Grade 12. The campus is located at 11 Al Mutafani St, Khalifa City, Sector 13, Abu Dhabi. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme and is CIS-accredited. ADEK inspection in 2023/2024 rated Good overall, with Very Good in several areas.

Sports Facilities
The Khalifa City Campus provides state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities to support physical education and sports. Beyond Classroom includes Competitive Sports, indicating active sports programs.

Academic Facilities
The campus offers IB programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—and is CIS-accredited.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts, sports and wellbeing are among the Beyond Classroom offerings at KCC. These programmes are integrated within the Raha International School Khalifa City Campus experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs an Extra-curricular Programme (ECP) available to all students from Early Years 1 through Grade 12. Activities are organized by teachers, with parent volunteers and senior students actively participating. The programme includes academically oriented clubs such as Science/Math Club, Robotics, Computer Club and Chess. These activities extend learning beyond the classroom to develop inquiry, problem-solving and intellectual curiosity.

Arts & Creative
Raha runs a thriving Performing Arts programme with opportunities to audition and participate in theatre productions. Offerings include Raha Primary & Secondary Choirs, Raha Contemporary Choir, Raha Primary & Secondary Dance Ensembles, Improv Club, EY Dance, Play and Sing!, and EY/Primary/Secondary musical/drama productions. Visual and performing arts clubs include Sketch Club, Comic Creators, and the Raha Concert Band. Raha is a member of ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) and AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) to support the arts.

Cultural & Language
The programme includes Language, Mother Tongue and Culture Clubs. There are Arabic Calligraphy and Japanese Club, Indigenous Art and Cross-stitch. These activities support language development and cross-cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Sport is a major element of the Extra-curricular Programme, including Basketball, Football, Rugby, Badminton, Tennis, Netball, Swimming, Hockey, Cricket, Volleyball, and Fitness/Yoga/Zumba. In addition to sports, the programme includes clubs such as Yearbook Club and Arts and Craft Club. Externally Provided Activities (EPAs) are offered in partnership with external providers, including Tennis, Judo, Football, Swimming, Gymnastics, Ballet, Capoeira and Mad Science. Competitive Sports operate separately with try-outs and weekly training and fixtures in ADISSA.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus features an 8-lane 25-metre swimming pool and a double-size gym with an indoor running track. Two football pitches, science labs, and design studios support wellbeing and practical learning. ECP sessions run after school with timings: Early Years 1 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm; Early Years 2 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm; Grades 1–12 from 3:00pm to 4:00/4:40pm. Activities are organized by teachers with parent volunteers and senior students, and most activities are free.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. It offers additional language study in Arabic, Spanish, French, and Turkish. In IB terms, courses include Arabic B, Spanish AB Initio, Spanish B, French B, and Turkish A LIT.
Admissions

Admissions
Raha International School operates two campuses: Gardens Campus and Khalifa City Campus. The Khalifa City Campus address is Khalifa City A Sector 25, Cnr 56th and Al Tashreef Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Khalifa City Campus telephone number is +971 (0)2 5505 271.
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