Raffles World Academy Sharjah

The school is committed to a holistic, inquiry-based, and student-centered approach that prioritizes personal growth, critical thinking, and international-mindedness. Its core values are Achievement, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, with a mission to empower students to become compassionate, resilient, and globally minded individuals. The school emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships with parents and the community to ensure student well-being and a sense of belonging.

The school is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). It offers a rigorous international curriculum that will eventually include the US High School Diploma pathway in the senior years. The academic programme places a strong emphasis on innovation, the Arabic language, and the development of UAE national identity.

The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 who are new to English or have not previously been schooled in an English-medium environment. The admissions team determines the necessity for further support based on initial assessments.

Applications are accepted year-round via an online portal, with priority given to siblings of current students. The selection process includes a review of past school reports, a face-to-face interview, and age-appropriate assessments: a questionnaire for Pre-KG, English-based assessments for KG1 through Grade 1, and the CAT4 digital test for Grade 2 and above. All applicants must pay a non-refundable assessment fee, and final enrollment is subject to KHDA registration and the signing of a Parent School Contract.

The school is scheduled to open in August 2026.

Located on a 485,000-square-foot campus in Aljada, the school features a networked library and specialist studios for music, art, dance, drama, and design and technology. Sports facilities include three climate-controlled multipurpose halls, two swimming pools, a running track, an outdoor playing field, and shaded courts for basketball, padel, and tennis. Kindergarten students have access to a dedicated music and movement room with sprung floors, and the campus is equipped with modern science and computer laboratories.