Raffles World Academy

The school’s philosophy is centred on the IB Learner Profile, aiming to develop well-rounded, globally minded students who possess critical thinking and leadership skills. It emphasises a holistic, inquiry-based approach to education, with a motto of 'Towards Excellence' that encourages students to push the boundaries of their potential. The school values student voice, empowering leadership teams to contribute to school improvement and community development.

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students up to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-Related Programme (CP) for Grades 11–12. The curriculum is designed to be inquiry-based and personalised, with a wide range of subject choices to prepare students for university and future careers.

Raffles World Academy reports a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma Programme. The school celebrates student achievement through various incentives, including student-of-the-month awards, principal’s lunches, and an achievement board. Graduates are supported by a university placement programme to prepare for their future endeavours.

The school maintains a dedicated Learning Support team to assist students with mild to moderate learning difficulties, as well as those identified as gifted and talented. Pastoral care is embedded in the school culture, supported by counselling services and mentorship programmes to foster emotional, social, and personal growth. Additionally, the school offers a Mother Tongue programme in languages including French, German, Hindi, Italian, and Russian.

The school accepts applications for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The admissions process requires an online application, and new students are subject to an assessment test fee of AED 525. Sibling discounts are available, ranging from 5% for the second and third child up to 20% for the sixth child and beyond.

The school operates on a three-term academic year. Fees are payable in installments across these terms, with specific deadlines set for the beginning of each term.

The 30,000-square-metre campus in Umm Suqeim features a 500-seat auditorium, swimming pools, a sports hall, and courts for basketball, badminton, and tennis. Academic facilities include a well-resourced library, science and computer laboratories, art rooms, a dance studio, music rooms, and classrooms equipped with projectors and visualizers. The site also provides prayer rooms with ablution facilities, a cafeteria-type dining area, and 24-hour security with CCTV surveillance.

Raffles World Academy offers over 50 co-curricular activities (CCA) ranging from academic-oriented options like maths, science, and Arabic to creative pursuits such as badminton and crocheting. Students participate in external programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Model United Nations (MUN), and various environmental initiatives through the Eco-Club. The school also hosts sports tournaments, field trips, and community service projects through the Interact Club.