Raffles World Academy
Also known as: RWA, RWA Dubai
Raffles World Academy is a private IB curriculum school in Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, for boys and girls from Pre-KG to Grade 12. KHDA rated the school Very good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 33,544 to AED 93,922 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Very good: level 5 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Very good means
- fee
- AED 33,544 – 93,922a year, Pre-KG to Grade 12, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 1,926 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 33,544 – 93,922a year, Pre-KG to Grade 12, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- Pre-KG to Grade 12Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
- Apply
- rwadubai.com+971 4 427 1200RWAhead@rwadubai.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, Pre-KG
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- IB
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 12
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2008
- External examinations
- MYP e-Assessment, IBDP, BTEC Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- IB Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball and more, 14 confirmed
- Principal
- Timothy Craig Roberts
- Website
- rwadubai.com
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Student achievement in English, mathematics, and science is better than in Arabic and Islamic education. Student achievement in kindergarten and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is better than in the other phases. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) requires further development to support student achievement. In the final phase, student achievement is improving in most Diploma Programme (DP) subjects, except mathematics. Students following alternative pathways are achieving well in the BTEC components.
Personal and social development
Overall, student attitude and behaviour are very positive, but the school would benefit by focussing more on students in MYP. Work ethic is strong with most students, in all phases, enjoying their classes and the subjects they study. Student understanding of Islamic values, Emirati culture and other world cultures is developed well by the school. Students participate in many extra-curricular activities including those focussing on support in the wider community.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching is effective with some excellent lessons seen in all phases, but especially in KG and PYP. Teacher’s questioning is insightful, and they know their students well. More focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) inquiry cycle would better support students’ conceptual understanding, especially in MYP. Assessment processes are effective, tracking progress well, especially in KG. Verbal and written feedback is effective in helping students with their work.
Wellbeing
The school is focused on well-being, with a clear vision and ongoing efforts to improve. They do a good job assessing well-being, but they could be more transparent and set specific targets. The school involves both parents and students, creating a positive culture that could be expanded to the wider community. While well-being programmes help students, there is a need for better ways to check how effective they are. Students participate in school life and feel very well supported, boosting success and happiness.
Inclusion
The school has good leadership for students of determination, creating a well-organised and inclusive learning environment. There are some differences in outcomes, especially in MYP, showing a need for better strategies in this phase. The inclusion team does well in identifying and helping students with different needs, but more can be done for students who are also learning English. Most parent partnerships are positive supporting the progress of their child. The school modifies teaching to support students of determination.
Leadership and management
The school's leadership effectively fosters an open and welcoming environment with a purposeful and inclusive learning culture. They use data analysis to create improvement plans, although there is a focus on provision rather than student outcomes. Communication with parents is highly effective, with parents very involved in the life of the school. Governance is supportive, maintaining facilities like the new auditorium and resources at a high level to meet student needs. The day-to-day management supports positive student outcomes.
- Back to text, source A
Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
What parents told KHDA (survey, 2018–19)
The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2018–19 report, the newest with one and 7 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.
2018–19 inspection Source A: Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Overall
Almost all parents are satisfied with the education the school provides for their children.
Safety and care
They believe their children are happy and feel safe at school.
Parents are positive about their children’s well-being.
Communication
A few parents say they are never involved in activities at the school.
Complaints
There is no common theme to the negative comments received in the survey.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Page 20
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
Raffles World Academy tuition for 2026–27 is AED 33,544 (Pre-KG and KG1) to AED 93,922 (Grade 11 and Grade 12) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Approved tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group; the discount on the 2026–27 sheet is smaller than on the 2025–26 sheet, so the fee after the discount is higher in three year groups; the school did not raise its approved fee.
Annual tuition by year group, Raffles World Academy, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| Pre-KG | AED 33,544 | AED 33,544 |
| KG1 | AED 33,544 | AED 33,544 |
| KG2 | AED 40,253 | AED 40,253 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 52,060 | AED 52,060 |
| Grade 2 | AED 52,060 | AED 52,060 |
| Grade 3 | AED 52,060 | AED 52,060 |
| Grade 4 | AED 62,794 | AED 62,794 |
| Grade 5 | AED 62,794 | AED 62,794 |
| Grade 6 | AED 62,794 | AED 62,794 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 70,845 | AED 70,845 |
| Grade 8 | AED 70,845 | AED 70,845 |
| Grade 9 | AED 70,845 | AED 70,845 |
| Grade 10 | AED 78,895 | AED 78,488 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 93,922 | AED 87,990 |
| Grade 12 | AED 93,922 | AED 87,990 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
Raffles World Academy fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2013–14 and other charges.
What a year costs, Pre-KG, 2026–27
Showing Pre-KG. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 33,544
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 33,544
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 800 to AED 3,000
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 100
A year, before optional servicesAED 34,344 to AED 36,544
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 3 reports, Good in 7 reports and Acceptable in 2 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | KG | PYP | MYP | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Raffles World Academy was rated Very good in 2023–24, one of 47 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
13 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Raffles World AcademyOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Up from GoodFull Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Down from GoodFull Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
12 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 7 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 11 strength, 1 development point
Strength
The ethos of care, support and wellbeing that permeates the school’s diverse community
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Development required
Ensure that wellbeing initiatives have clear and measurable success criteria, with a specific focus on student outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9
Islamic Education
2 strengths
StrengthKG
The provision of Islamic Education and Arabic language in KG
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Strength
The students’ outstanding understanding of Islamic values and world cultures, and their social responsibility and innovation skills
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Curriculum and challenge
1 strength
Strength
The well-balanced and coherent curriculum offering multiple pathways and supporting the needs of students, especially in the upper grades
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The positive and reassuring relationships between the school and parents
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Teaching
3 development points
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Improve the delivery of the curriculum by ensuring consistency in teaching and assessment practices, which enable all students to demonstrate their skills, learning and understanding, through the cycle of inquiry, action and reflection.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Monitor rigorously the effectiveness of teaching in meeting the learning needs of all students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 3
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Disseminate the well analysed reading data so that all teachers know each student's reading level and build this into their teaching.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 4
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that improvement plans have measurable success criteria focused on student outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 development point
Development required
Review, update and subsequently monitor risk assessment policies and procedures and ensure these are rigorously enforced.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Reading and literacy
1 development point
Development requiredEmirati students
Evaluate the reading support provided to the Emirati students to ensure the level of reading assistance is sufficient.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 5
Findings from 1 of 10 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2016–17 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Timothy Craig Roberts Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 8 Jan 2016, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 2 changes of principal
- Mr. Brian Marquand, 2011–12 → Julian Williams, 2012–13 to 2015–16 → Timothy Craig Roberts, 2016–17 to 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | |||
| English | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Raffles World AcademyIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | Not in this report | |||||
| Islamic Education attainmentDP | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentMYP | Islamic Education attainment, MYP: not rated from 2015–16 to 2022–23 | |||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPYP | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | Not in this report | |||||
| Islamic Education progressDP | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressMYP | Islamic Education progress, MYP: not rated from 2015–16 to 2022–23 | |||||
| Islamic Education progressPYP | ||||||
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Progression in the National Agenda Parameter (NAP) benchmark tests | outstanding overall across English, mathematics, and science | Not in this report |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
A. Registration Requirements Met Fully
- The school exceeded its 2021 targets in the Progress In International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), demonstrating outstanding progression with very good attainment.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Progress in international assessment — meets expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2016–17: Attainment based on the National Agenda Parameter benchmarks — meets expectations
- 2015–16: Progress towards meeting the National Agenda targets — was secure
Recognised by UAE universities?
UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:
- Vocational only. A BTEC Level 3 Diploma counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
- IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
- Vocational only. The IB Career-related Programme counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Ball sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Cricket
- Rugby · Tag Rugby
Water sports
- Swimming
Racket sports
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Table tennis
Individual sports
- Athletics · Cross Country
Art & design
- Art · crocheting
Debate & strategy
- Model United Nations · MUN conferences
Award programmes
- Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · Duke of Edinburgh
Facilities
- Theatre or auditorium
· - Playing field
· - Swimming pool
· - Sports hall
- Sports courts
- Art studio
- Dance studio
- Music rooms
- Makerspace
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Drama
Also mentioned: Eco-Club, Rounders
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · Children are taught Arabic in KG1 and KG2.
Courses after 16
- IB Career-related · Careers-related Programme
- IB Diploma · IBDP
External examinations
- MYP e-Assessment
- IBDP
- BTEC
Facilities
- Auditorium
- New auditorium
- Product design centre
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The school has a comprehensive approach to the identification and support of students of determination and the gifted and talented. p. 19
- The school's effective identification and intervention strategies are leading to improved student progress. p. 20
- The school's use of differentiated curricula and support, including alternative education pathways for students with more complex learning profiles, is helping to support inclusivity. p. 20
- The school's robust assessment systems are helping to inform the setting of more challenging achievement targets. p. 20
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on rwadubai.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Where leavers go
- «American University in Washington DC» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Stanford University» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Occidental University» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «University of Texas at Dallas» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «Year level placements are determined by student age in accordance with UAE education authority regulations and previous school transfer certification.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «In addition, our own entry assessments will give the admissions team a good indication of which year level would best suit every applicant.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «The Admissions team will contact you to arrange an assessment for your child(ren) KG 2 to Year 12.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Please note that this will be dependent on the availability of places.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Only our supervised optional bus service is shared.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Raffles World Academy has contracted Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC, a reputable transportation company which is being used by a number of schools in Dubai, to ensure that we are providing our students with a safe, reliable and professional transport service.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate all requests, the decision on whether the student is being allocated a seat rests with Arab Falcon Bus Rental which would depend on whether there is available seat on existing buses and the student resides along the planned bus routes.» rwadubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 1,926 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 151 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 106 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 96 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 3 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Raffles World Academy
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,926 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 1,999 | 151 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,621 | 154 | 23% |
| 2021–22 | 1,680 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 1,535 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 1,718 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 1,778 | 161 | 16% |
| 2017–18 | 1,805 | 175 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 1,722 | 189 | 18% |
| 2015–16 | 2,001 | 184 | 30% |
| 2014–15 | 1,821 | Not available | Not available |
| 2013–14 | 1,826 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,671 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,357 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 969 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Umm Suqeim Third
- Phone and email
- +971 4 427 1200RWAhead@rwadubai.com
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- Raffles International School
0.5 km · 2023–24 · British
- Kings School Dubai
0.5 km · 2023–24 · British
- Horizon International School
1.2 km · 2023–24 · British
- Emirates International School – Jumeirah
1.5 km · 2023–24 · British, IB
- Collegiate International School
1.6 km · 2023–24 · American, IB
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
School website · web page, English
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