Welcome School
Welcometoourexcitingcommunity.Wearedelightedthatyouhavechosentojoinusandlook forwardtomanyyearsworkinginpartnershipwithyou.
AsanInternationalBaccalaureate(IB)school,wearecommittedtotheIBmission,“developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect” and vision “develop learners who embrace a holistic education that engages them intellectually to becomecreativeproblemsolversandsociallytobecomeempatheticglobalcitizens.”
Wehopethatyouwillseeandfeelthisineverythingwedo
Our committed staff are aware of the privilege they have helping students to unlock their uniquepotential.Byplanningarangeofopportunitiesforchildrentolearnknowledge,develop skills, share their understanding and explore the world around them, our teachers enable students to explore interests whilst directing their own learning journeys Each learning opportunityprovidesstudentswiththechancetogrow,developandmakeconnections
At KCC, our students are active members of our community who embrace their learning. Be it exploringthewondersofplayintheEY,presentingresearchprojectsaspartofthePYPx,taking partinourServiceasActioninternationaltripsorchoosinguniversitydestinations,eachstudent willbeencouragedandsupportedtobroadentheirhorizonsandexceedtheirexpectations
Finally, we encourage you to join the KCC community by taking part events, sharing your skills andhelpingshapeourschoolaswegrowanddevelop.
We look forward to getting to know you and your children during their journey at KCC as we worktogethertoensureourschoolcommunitygoesfromstrengthtostrength
WeAre Who
KCCasanIBWorldSchool
We are a proud IB continuum school This means we offer the IB programme starting with the PrimaryYearsProgramme(PYP)forour3yearoldsintheMini’sclasses,movingintotheMiddle YearsProgramme(MYP)inGrade6to10,andendingwiththeDiplomaProgrammeinGrade11 and12.
TheIBprogrammesnotonlyprioritisesacademicexcellencebutalsocultivatepersonalgrowth, stimulating students to think critically, explore interdisciplinary connections, and develop an inquisitivemindset.Embracingdiversity,fosteringcuriosity,andnurturingagenuinepassionfor learningarefundamentalvalueswithinanIBeducation.
TheTaaleemGroup
RahaKhalifaCityCampusispartofTaaleem,theUnitedArabEmirates’second-largestschool providerforearlyyears,primaryandsecondaryschoolsfoundedin2004
Taaleem, which means “education’ in Arabic, is committed to inspiring students and helping themtoidentifyanddeveloptheirpassionandtalents.
PleaseclickontheimageforfurtherinformationaboutTaaleemGroup
Toopendoors.
Our Mission
OurMissionistocultivate Knowledge,Courage,and Connectiontounlock theuniquepotentialinall.
Our Vision
OurVisionisacommunity ofgloballearners exceedingexpectations.
KCCTeam Meet the
TheSeniorLeadershipTeam
PeterTaylor Principal
RobertPaler VicePrincipal& HeadofSecondary
AnneWatkins HeadofPrimary
DrMohammedSalameh HeadofArabicHeritage Subjects
MichaelBrady DeputyHead Primary
LouiseAzode AssistantHead EarlyYears
FatimaMiller Headof Multilingualism
MonicaWoodward DeputyHead Secondary
GreerEdwards AssistantHead Primary
SaeedSmith HeadofLearning, TeachingandInnovation
AnnaLacey HeadofEY
RaquelPessoa HeadofInclusion
RachelHarlen AssistantHead PYPCoordinator
BarrySmyth AssistantHead MYPCoordinator
LukeClarke AssistantHead DPCoordinator
atKCC Safeguarding
Attimeswhenyoudonotfeelsafeyoucanspeaktosomeoneyoutrust
PeterTaylor ChildProtection Coordinator
RachelHarlen Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead(DDSL)
AnnaLacey Designated Safeguarding Lead(DSL)
GreerEdwards Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead(DDSL)
MichaelBrady Designated Safeguarding L d(DSL)
BarrySmyth Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead(DDSL)
MonicaWoodward Designated Safeguarding Lead(DSL)
LukeClarke Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead(DDSL)
RaquelPessoa Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead(DDSL)
Campus KhalifaCity
AtKCC,webelieveinopeningdoorstoknowledge,courageandconnection.Asaproudmember oftheTaaleemfamily,weofferanIBcontinuumeducationinadynamicenvironmentdesigned tonurturecuriosityandcreativity.
Our team consists of highly skilled and talented staff hailing from diverse countries and educational backgrounds. United by our shared commitment to provide the best educational outcomes for our students, KCC brings together individuals who are passionate about their profession,andthestudentsthattheyworkalongside.
TheEarlyYears
In our dynamic and nurturing Early Years learning begins through play, exploration and connection Eachclasshasaskilledandexperiencedhomeroomteacherandlearningassistant to support children to engage in hands-on, inquiry based learning experiences that build foundationskillsandfosteraloveoflearning Throughcaringrelationshipsandpurposefulplay, out youngest learners develop language, independence and confidence in a nurturing, joyful environment.
ThePrimarySchool
Learning in the Primary School is driven by students’ natural curiosity and big questions about the world Through transdisciplinary themes, students explore real world concepts across subjects, developing critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills Students are encouraged to take ownerships of their learning and reflect on their growth as learners, individualsandglobalcitizens
TheSecondarySchool
The Secondary school journey is designed to inspire students to explore complex ideas, strengthen their sense of identity and prepare for success beyond the classroom. Through the Middle Years Programme (MYP), students develop creative problem-solving, interdisciplinary thinking and ethical decision-making skills, while taking increasing responsibility for their learning.
AsstudentsprogressintotheDiplomaProgramme(DP),theyarechallengedacademicallyand supported emotionally, building the resilience, research skills and global awareness needed to thriveattopuniversitiesandinlifebeyondschool.CentraltotheDParetheTheoryofKnowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), which together nurture reflective,balancedandcompassionateyoungpeoplereadytoshapeabetterworld
EY2
GroundFloor
Gate4
Primary
G1-G3:GroundFloor
G4-G5:1stFloor
Gate5 Gat
Gate2
Gate1
Main Entrance
Gate7
Day School
StartoftheDay
Ourgatesopenat7:30am.TheNationalAnthemplaysat7:50ameachmorning.Thismarksthe startoftheschoolday
Minis-G3studentsentertheclassroomsthroughtheexternaldoors G4–G12enterthebuildingthroughthestairwellsattherearofthebuilding EYbuschildrenwillbedroppedatclassbythierBusAssistant
WeaskthattheparentsofEYstudentstaketheirchildrentotheirclass,saytheirgoodbyesand leavestraightaftertheNationalAnthemat7.50am.Ourkind,experiencedteachersandLAswill takeitfromthereandwillcontactyou,ifneeded,toupdateyouonhowyourchildhassettled
Weappreciatepunctuality,whichenhancesthelearningexperience Whenstudentsarriveinthe classroomsafter750amtheyareconsideredlateandtheymustbemarkedintoToddleaslate Students arriving to school after 750am, when the gates are closed must collect a late slip to give to their teacher, before going to class Late students from Primary and Secondary should enterthroughGate1andcollectalateslipfromFrontDeskbeforegoingtoclass Latestudents fromtheEarlyYearsshouldenterthroughGate2andcollectalateslipfromEYReceptionbefore beingtakentoclass Allothergateswillbeclosed
Absences
You are required to advise us your child’s absence. This must be done before 7am on the morningofabsence,orthenightbeforeifyouknowyourchildwillnotbeinschool.Pleaselogin to the Toddle app and submit an excusal request. A doctor’s certificate will be needed for absencesover3days.PleaserefertotheAttendancePolicyonourwebsite.
Day School
EndoftheDay
MinisandEY1-Schoolfinishesat1:00pm*
EY2–Schoolfinishesat2:00pm*
Grade1–12–Schoolfinishesat3:00pm*
*Schoolclosesat4.30pmandchildrenmustbecollectedbythistime *Studentsfinishschoolat12.00pmeveryFriday.
If you need to collect your child early, please log into the Toddle app and submit an early dismissalexcusalrequest.Thismustbedoneatleast30minutesbeforecollection.Pleasecollect attheFrontDesk throughGate1forPrimaryorSecondarystudentsandGate2forEYchildren
EarlyYearsDismissal
Thegatesopen15minutesbeforepickuptime Parentsshouldcollectstudentsfromtheoutside classroomdoors ParentsareaskedtonotifytheirHomeroomTeacherviaemailifanotheradult ispickinguptheirchild NoEYstudentsareallowedtobedismissedwithoutanadultandshould notbecollectedbyanoldersibling
Anychildrennotcollectedafter15minuteswillbetakentotheEYFrontDesk Theseprocedures alsoapplyattheendofECPs
PrimaryDismissal
The gates open 15 minutes before the end of the day Students must be collected from the classroom Allbusstudentsareescortedtotheirdesignatedbus ParentsofPrimarystudentsare asked to notify their Homeroom Teacher via email if another adult is picking up their child Studentsover15yearsmaycollectyoungersiblings Anychildrennotcollectedafter15minutes willbetakentotheFrontDesk.
SecondaryDismissal
Students in Grade 9 and above are able to leave Campus on their own. Students in Grade 6-8 mayleavetheclassroomattheendofthedayontheirownbutarenotpermittedtoleavethe schoolgatesandmustleavewithanadultoroldersibling.
Once students have left they will not be readmitted unless they are attending an external ECP. Students, waiting for siblings, may wait in the Canteen until 4.30pm and then will be asked to leavetheCampusorwaitattheFrontDeskiftheyarenotpermittedtoleaveontheirown.
School
Term1Begins 25August2025
ProphetMuhammad's(PBUH)Birthday 4September2025
Mid-termBreak 13-17October2025
EidAlEtihad 2-3December2025
LastDayofTerm1 12December2025
WinterBreak 15December2025–2January2026
NewYear’sDay 1January2026
Term2Begins 5January2026
Ramadan* 16February-18March2026
EidAlFitr* 18-20March2026
LastDayofTerm2 20March2026
SpringBreak 23March-3April2026
Term3Begins 6April2026
ArafatDay&EidAlAdha* 26-29May2026
IslamicNewYear 16June2026
LastDayofTerm3 1July2026
EarlyYears Life in the
Think of EY as the foundations of your child’s school journey. We take pride in being the facilitators of that journey and we are here to nurture and guide your child through this learning process as well as support you as parents every step of the way. In our EY classrooms, you won’t find mass-produced, identical pieces of work. You will see adults and children working collaboratively to solve problems and children being scaffolded by adultstoreachthenextstepintheirchosenlearningexperience.
Each child is a unique learner and develops at varying rates; you may find one child writing independently in their play, yet another child learning to control a pencil. We are not driven solely by academics. We are here to encourage physical, personal, emotional, social and language development We are here to build confidence, independence, creativity and imagination, so that children are ready to apply themselves academically whenthetimeisrightforthem
The diversity and individuality of our children in EY is the reason we love our jobs and find thisagegroupsospecial
In the Primary years learning is transdisciplinary. Skills taught and learned in one area can be transferredtoothersubjectsorareasofthecurriculum.Studentslearnbyconnectingpriorand newknowledgeinmeaningfulways,sotheymaybroadentheirunderstandingsabouttheworld aroundthem.
We aim to bring together knowledge, skills and dispositions for students to feel empowered to takeownershipoftheirlearning.Weencouragestudentstobecomeactive,compassionateand lifelonglearnerswhounderstandthatbeingopen-mindedandconsideringtheperspectivesof otherpeople,helpstobringaboutculturalunderstandingandrespect.
Studentsareencouragedtobecurious,creative,collaborative,caringandconsiderateofothers Teachers provide opportunities for students to seek and address local opportunities and challenges, and to help students develop the necessary competencies to navigate this changingworld
Danel Grade1 dschultz@ris.ae
Katie Grade2
kgibson@ris.ae
Darren Grade3 drobinson@ris.ae
Emer Grade5 efinnerty@ris.ae
Secondary
MovingintotheMiddleYearsProgramme,ourstudentswillcontinuetodeveloptheirknowledge, conceptualunderstandingandskillsthatarethefoundationoftheirprimaryeducationthrough aninterdisciplinaryprogrammeInourMYP,studentswilllearninsubjectareasleadbyspecialist teachers.
Students will move around the campus to enjoy their learning in our purpose-built areas to compliment the requirements of each subject. Teaching teams work together to ensure that students receive the correct balance of challenge and support as they develop their approachestolearningtobeconfident,successfulandpurposefullearners.
Studentswillbechallengedintheirlearningtomakerealworldconnectionsbetweenconcepts studied in each subject area and key global contexts As inquiring, principled and thoughtful communicators, students will be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to make informedchoicesabouthowtheyengagewiththeworldastheyfindtheirplacewithinit
Uniform School
Theuniformisanimportantfeatureofourschooltocreatepride,unity,andasenseofbelonging toKCC.
Everystudentisrequiredtowearaschooluniform.Minis,EarlyYears,Primary,MYPandDPeach haveadifferentuniformsopleasechecktheUniformsectiononthe SchoolWebsiteforfurther details.
SchooluniformshouldbepurchasedfromMagrudy’satAlForsanMallorviatheironlinestore.If skirtsarewornintheMYPtheseshouldbelonginlength,beneaththekneeataminimum.
Shoesmusthaveaclosedbackandaclosedtoe,notsandals Earringsshouldbestudstopreventanyinjuries Minimalmake-upshouldbeworn(mascara andclearlipglossonly)
Raha hoodies may be worn in colder months Please note that hoodies that differ from the greyschoolhoodiewillnotbeallowedtobeworninschool Hatstobewornoutdoorscanbestudentchoice
PEUniform
PE kit and school hoodies can be purchased at Magrudy’s in Al Forsan Mall or via their online store.
EY and Primary students wear the PE kit to school on their PE days. Secondary students should wearuniformtoschoolandchangeintoPEkitfortheirlessons.SportsshoesmustbewornforPE.
Swimming
at KCC
AtKCCwebelievethatswimmingisalifeskill.WeworkcloselywithArabianSwimAcademyto provide our students with swimming lessons. We believe that if children are well enough to attendschool,thentheyarewellenoughtotakepartinswimming.Allchildrenareexpectedto swim unless a letter from a doctor is provided, with the reason why and the length of time the childmustnotswim.
EYstudentsswimforonefulltermandswimtwiceeachweek.
Primarystudentsswimforhalfatermandswimtwiceeachweek.StudentsinGrade5aresplit bygenderandswimonceaweekforonefullterm.
Secondary students take part in swimming lessons connected to their PE units, these change accordingtothegradelevelbutarealwayssplitbygender
SwimmingClothes
On swimming days, EY students may arrive at school wearing their swim clothes underneath their uniform or with a rash vest and swimming shorts. They will need to bring their uniform to changeintoafterwards.
In Grade 1 and above students should arrive in school uniform and bring their swimming kit to changeinto.
Inadditiontoswimmingclothes,studentswillneed:
for School BePrepared
There is nothing more important than being prepared for school. The correct equipment will helpyourchildtobeindependentwithinschoolandwillalsohelpthemtostaysafearoundthe schoolcampus.
Bags
Your child needs a small back-pack which can hold their belongings for the day It is recommended that bags do not exceed 20% of a child’s body weight There are cubby holes outsideeachclassroomtohelpchildrenmanagetheirbelongings
Trollybagsshouldnotbeused,astheseareheavierandbulkierforstudents
IntheSecondarySchoolwedonotuselockersandhavecubbyholesinstead
Formoreinformation, pleaserefertotheSchoolBagPolicyonourwebsite
LibraryBag
IfyourchildisinEYorPrimarytheywillneedalibrarybagfortheirweeklysessionatthelibrary This can be the Raha library bag, or any other lightweight bag big enough to fit a book inside Studentsonlyneedtobringthisbagontheirlibraryday
SchoolMaterials
Studentswillbeprovidedwithconsumablematerialssuchasworkbooksandstationery. Secondarystudentswillbeprovidedwithastationerypackatthebeginningofthetermanditis theirresponsibilitytobepreparedforlessons,readytolearneachday.
SunSafety
InEYandPrimaryweoperateapolicyof‘Nohat,noplay’duringoutdoorplaytimetoencourage students to be sun safe Students without hats must stay in a shaded area throughout their playtime,whichlimitstheiractiveexperiences Pleaseensureyourchildbringstheirhatsothey canaccessthefullrangeofoutdoorlearning
InSecondarySchoolstudentsareencouragedtomanagetheirownsafetybyplayinginshaded areas,wearingshoesonthepitchandtakingwaterbreakswhentheyneedthem
for School BePrepared
WaterBottles
Every child needs a refillable, reusable water bottle everyday. There are water fountains both insideandoutside.Allchildrenhaveaccesstowateratalltimes.
Aswearetryingtoinspirestudentstorespecttheenvironment,andtolimitwaste,pleasedonot senddisposablewaterbottlestoschool
NamingBelongings
Pleasenameyourchild’sbelongingswiththeirnameandclass Wehavealostpropertywhere studentsmaybeabletofindlostitems.Ifitemsarenotcollectedattheendofeachterm,these itemsareeitherdonatedordisposedof.
BYOD-Grade2andAbove
Students are expected to bring their own device to school each day to support the learning in theclassroom
Grades2-5requireaniPad
KeyboardsarerecommendedinGrade4&5
Grades6-12requirealaptop,preferablyMacBooks
Parents have a responsibility to talk to their children about values and the standards that their childrenshouldfollowregardingtheuseoftheInternet
For more information, please refer to the BYOD & Acceptable Use Policy and Taaleem E-Safety Policyonourwebsite
Library
Our libraries provide a warm, welcoming environment in which students may read, study and workonschoolprojectsorhobbies.
In the EY and Primary library, a library assistant is available to help students locate materials, support with their library skills and to recommend books. Students visit the Library during regularlyscheduledclasses Thelibraryisalsoopenduringbreaktimes
In the Secondary our iHub is a central space for the growth ofdigital literacy skills, academic integrity and research methodology, along with reading for pleasure Students can be referred to the iHub during lessons to access resources and help The iHub is also open during break times
Lunches Healthy
AtKCCweknowthatsnackandmealtimesareanimportantpartofachild’sdayandthatthere is an important connection between a healthy diet and a student’s ability to learn effectively andachievehighstandards.
Wearethereforecommittedtoensuringthatourstudentshaveaccesstoahealthy,balanced, variedandnutritioussnacksandmeals.
HomePackedLunches
Weaskstudentstobringtoschoolbothasnackandlunch.Studentsinprimaryandsecondary also have access to the school canteen. Our external food provider Food nation offers well balancedsnackandlunches.
Weencouragestudentstohavefoodswhichare: Nutritiousandwell-balanced(includinglowsaturatedfat,lowprocessedsugar) Environmentallyfriendly(lessplastic)
Thefollowingitemsshouldnotbepackedinstudentslunches: Fizzyorsugarydrinksorfruitflavoredsquash Largeservingsofjunkfoodssuchaschocolate,crispsandsweets
CanteenServices
TEXT
PleaserefertotheSchoolFoodPolicyonourwebsite.
And Allergies Medical
Allinformationandmedicationsarestoredbytheschoolclinicandallteachersareinformedof theirstudents’medicalneeds.Parentsarerequiredtoinformteachersofanymedicalconditions theirchildmayhave.
Stafftakeallergiesveryseriously.Childrenaretaughttheimportanceofthisinclassandarenot allowed to share food. If you have a child with an allergy, you will need to disclose this informationonyourenrollmentform.Pleasealsofollowupwiththeclassteacher.
We urge you to choose carefully when selecting food for your child’s lunch as some of our children’s allergies are life-threatening. We kindly ask parents not to send food in to share with the class If you have any concerns about your child’s diet regarding allergies, please contact theschoolnurseatkccnurse@risae
Weareanutfreeschool
Fooditemswithnutsarenotallowedtobebroughttoschool Thefollowingitemsareexamples offooditemsthatcontainnuts:
Programmes Extra-Curricular
At KCC we offer a wide range of after-school activities designed to enrich our curriculum. TheseareourExtraCurricularProgrammeorECP.Thesefallintotwocategories:Teacher-Led andExternal.
The main difference between Teacher-Led and External ECPs is who runs and organises them. External ECPs are a paid service that is run by outside providers who use the school facilities.
Teacher-LedECPs
Runandmanagedbytheschool
Freeofcharge
Takeplaceineachofthe3terms
ThetimetableissentoutthroughRahaReminders
PleasenotethatwedonotofferabusserviceafterECPs
Minis&EY1runfrom1:00-1:45pm(PleasenotethatthesedonotstartuntilJanuary).
EY2runfrom2:00-2:45pm
PrimaryandSecondaryrunfrom3:00-4:00pm
SignupstakeplaceusingtheSchoolsBuddyApp.Atthestartoftheschoolyearyouwillreceivea SchoolsBuddywelcomeletterwithdetailsforyourchild’saccount.
The2025/26datesforECPsareasfollows;
Term1:15thSeptember-21stNovember(9weeks)
Term2:5thJanuary-13thFebruary(6weeks)
Term3:13thApril–12thJune(8weeks)
ForanyquestionsaboutTeacherLedECPspleasereachouttoourECPteamonKCCecp@ris.ae.
Extra-Curricular Programmes External
We have strong relationships with external companies that use our facilities to run additional clubs after school and at the weekends. Infinite Sports is our main provider. They fun multiple clubssuchabasketball,gymnastics,karate,balletandlanguages.
ExternalECPs
Run and managed by approved external providers (Infinite, CFTennis and Arabian Swim Academy)
Theseinvolveacharge
Thesetakeplacethroughouttheschoolyear
Sessionsareavailablestraightfromschool,intheeveningsandattheweekends
ThetimetableissentoutthroughRahaReminders
AfterSchoolClub
AfterSchoolClubisacompanythatrunsafterschoolprovisionforourEarlyYearschildrenwith older siblings. Sessions run after school to allow a simpler pick up for EY children. Sessions run from1-3pm,1-2pmor2-3pm.Priorityisgiventochildrenwhowouldliketheservicefortheentire week.
ExternalECPContacts
ForanyquestionsaboutExternalECPspleasereachoutusingthecontactdetailsbelow:
AfterSchoolClub:kccaftercare@gmailcom
ArabianSwimAcademy:bookings@arabianswimacademycom
CFTennis: info@cftennisacademycom
Infinite: paidecp@infinitesportsuae.com
As Partners Parents
Parent/GuardianBadges
To keep our children safe, all parents and guardians entering the school premises will need to wearanIDbadge.Forparentsandguardianstheseareonredlanyardsandmustbevisibleat alltimes.
Parents and guardians listed on the student’s application form will receive an ID badge. This allows these adults to gain access to the campus and collect the students from school. If you needanadditionalIDbadgeforaNannyorDriverthesemustbeappliedfor.Thelinkwillbesent out before the start of the new school year and these will be available for collection form the FrontDesk.
DuringhightraffictimessuchasdropoffandpickupyourIDbadgewillallowyoutogainaccess tothecampus.Ifyouforgettobringthiswithyou,youwillbeaskedtosigninatSecurity.
Parentsandguardiansenteringthecampusoutsideofdropoffandpickuptimeswillbeasked to sign in at Security and will need to show evidence of the meeting or event that they are attending
ParentCommunity
We strive for a happy community where all members feel safe and valued We ask that all parentsplease;
Treatallschoolemployeeswithrespect;security,nurses,admin
Wearclothingthatisrespectfulofthecultureandcountrywelivein
Respectthebanonsmoking/vapingoncampus
Donottakephotosofotherstudentsoncampus
WhatsAppGroups
As a school we do not take part in discussions or concerns raised in WhatsApp groups Please respect each other and the school if using these groups If parents have any concerns, please speakdirectlywithteachertoresolvethese
Birthdays
Due to the high number of students and staff with allergies, and our commitment to healthy eatingatKCC,wedonotallowchildrentobringfoodtoshareforbirthdaycelebrations.
Since respect for others and their feelings is an important part of our school, we ask that invitations not be sent to school for distribution unless you are inviting ALL the children in the class.
Wealsoaskthatpartybagsandfoodarenotbroughttoschoolforbirthdaycelebrations.
TheKCC
Parent Team
Our parent team is an active and supportive part of our school community We hope to welcome new parents to volunteer for different events run by the parent team. Details of these willcomeoutinthenewyear.
Consideration Cultural
Asaschoolweaskthemembersofourschoolcommunityconductthemselvesthataremindful of cultural consideration, including respecting the UAE’s cultural and social norms, values and traditions.Whenonschoolpremises,ataschoolevent,orinschooluniformbehavioursthatare culturallyinconsideratesuchasdruguse,alcoholuse,andsmokingarestrictlyprohibited.
PrayerRooms
WeencourageourMuslimstudentstoperformtheirprayersduringtheirlunchbreak OurPrayer Roomislocatedonthefirstfloor,inthemainbuilding
CurriculumCompliance
In the UAE, curriculum compliance ensures that education aligns with national standards, respects cultural values, and prepares students for local and global opportunities It fosters a learning environment that promotes tolerance, respect, and understanding, helping students appreciatediverseculturesandbecomeglobalcitizens
By integrating best practices and innovation while honoring local heritage, curriculum compliancesupportstheUAE’svisionofequippingstudentsforsuccessinbothlocalandglobal contexts
Readmoredetailedinformationbyfollowingthislink: Parents’GuidetoCurriculumCompliance
at KCC Communication
Communication in any school can be quite overwhelming at times. We try to keep communication to a minimum. Please take the time to communicate all information to your Nannyorotherpersonwhomaycareforyourchild.
We may email you occasionally with reminders or upcoming dates for events, but the main communicationwillbeinthefollowingways:
Raha Reminders - The official school communication. Sent out to our families every Friday throughToddle.
Toddle App - Our platform for managing digital portfolios of student learning, teacher and parentcommunications,andourreportingtool
PYP Unit Overviews - These share and highlight the curriculum outcomes that are being covered Thesearesentatthestartofeachunit
Please email your child’s teacher with any questions, messages or concerns The teacher is alwaysyourfirstpointofcontactfollowedbytheLearningandTeachingLeadfortheGrade
Teacherswillrespondtoyouremailwithinoneworkingday,sooneriftheycan
Please note – teachers are busy with their students and seldom check emails during teachingtimes Ifyouemailduringtheday,itislikelytheywillonlyreadthemessageduring theafternoon Therefore,donotsendurgentemailsregardingECP’s,busesorpick-upasthis informationmaynotbereceivedintime Insteadspeaktoreceptionasbelow
Foranyurgentmessages,pleasecallReceptionon025505271oremailtoreachtheAssistants totheHeadsofEY,PrimaryandSecondary:
EY:SihamAlaoui-Ext.208orkcceyassistant@ris.ae
Primary:CarolinaRodriguez-Ext.231orkccprimaryassistant@ris.ae
Secondary:KarolineDanzigerT-Ext.233orkccmypassistant@ris.ae
See below the staff member to contact when raising an issue or concern. The following order shouldbeused:
Teachers
LearningandTeachingLeads
AssistantHead
DeputyHead HeadsofSchool
and Finance SchoolFees
TermFeeDueDates
Duedatesforpaymentoftermfeesfor2025/2026areasfollows:
Registrationfee-due5daysfromdateofinvoiceor3dayspriortointendedstartdate
Term1fee-due1August2025
Term2fee-due1December2025
Term3fee-due1March2025
OtherCharges
UniformsandPEkitsarecompulsoryandmustbepurchasedbyMagrudy’s
Books and Stationery are supplied by the school. Charges may apply for lost textbooks/librarybooks.
Bustransportation is optional and outsourced to an external provider. The charges of this service may vary from year to year. Currently bus fees are priced at AED 5,000 per student perannum.
Field trips and excursion activities are optional and may involve charges from external providers.
Extra-curricularactivities(afterschool)areoptionalandoffereddirectlybyRahaasExtra CurricularProgrammes(ECPs).Thesearefreeofcharge,unlessotherwisespecified.
External providers offer a range of sports and other activities at an additional cost in the lateafternoon,intheeveningandonweekends
Special Educational Needs Support: If additional support is required then parents will be contacted and the next steps will be outlined, discussed and additional charges may then applyinaccordancewithADEKregulations
IBDPExaminationsareanadditionalcostincurredbyparentsofGrade12students Invoices willbesenttoparentstowardsthebeginningoftheschoolyear
Terms and Conditions SchoolFees
SchoolFeeRefund
In accordance with ADEK guidelines, Raha International School follows the below tuition fee refundpolicyandwillretainschoolfeesaccordingtothefollowingcases:
RegistrationFee(NewStudents)
PaymentDeadline:Within5calendardaysofinvoicetosecuretheseat.
RefundEligibility:
Fully refundable only if written withdrawal notice is received at least 14 calendar days beforethestartoftheacademicyear.
RefundrequestmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheHeadofAdmissions&Enrolment. Afterthisdeadline,thefeeisnon-refundable
Re-registrationFee(CurrentStudents)
AppliedTo:AdjustedagainstTerm1tuitionfee
RefundEligibility:
AbuDhabiorDubaitransfers(non-Taaleemschools):Refundrequestmustbesubmitted onorbefore30April
OutsideUAEorotherEmirates:Refundrequestmustbesubmittedonorbefore30June
Proofoftransfermayberequested
Norefundsgrantedafterthesedeadlines
TuitionFeeRefunds(AllStudents)
Ifstudentattends:
1–3weeksofaterm → Schoolretains1monthoffees
3–6weeks → Schoolretains2monthsoffees
Morethan6weeks → Fulltermfeeisretained
ImportantNotes
Refunds are only processed after official written withdrawal is submitted to the Admissions Office.
StudentswillcontinuetobeinvoiceduntiltheWithdrawalFormisreceived. Noencashmentortransferofregistrationfeesbetweenacademicyears.
Thesecasesapplyevenafteratermhasalreadycommenced.Officialholidaysandabsences fromclassareconsideredpartoftheweek.
The value of one month of tuition fees is calculated by dividing the total tuition fees for the schoolyearbytenmonths.
Transportationfeesshouldberefundedinthesamemannerastuitionfees
For more information on school fee terms & conditions, please read through the School Fees Policy
To and From KCC Transport
Buses
Weuseanexternalproviderforourbustransport.OurexternalproviderisBrightBusTransport (BBT)Services,partoftheSTSgroup.
For new students, please find your unique registration information communicated in your welcomepackemail.
Changesforcurrentstudentsusingthebusserviceshouldbecommunicatedthroughthebus companydirectly.
YoucanreachouttoBBTatthededicatedcontactsbelow:
Phone:+971(0)506651536
Email:sde-risk@sts-groupcom
Pleaseallowforsomeminordelaysinthefirstfewweeks,theschoolworkscloselywiththebus companytominimisethis
MoreinformationregardingbusroutesandtimingswillcomeoutinAugust
Parking
Inthemorningsweencouragedropandgo.Parentsshouldusethefollowingparkingareas:
Gate1forPrimaryandSecondary
Gate4forEY2
Gate2forMinisandEY1
We strongly encourage parents to park across the road, on the street, if they are wanting to walktheirchildreninasourparkinggetsveryfull.
Parentsshouldnotdropyoungerchildrenoffinanyplaceswheretheyareexpectedtocrossthe roadalone
When in the car park, please keep speed limit to a minimum and give priority to pedestrians, busesandbicycles
CyclingorScooteringtoSchool
If your child cycles or scooters to school, please ensure that they wear an appropriately fitted helmetandareveryclearonbikesafetyrules
Thisinvolveswalkingtheirwheeledvehicleonfootpathsaroundschoolandthroughtheschool gates BikeracksarelocatedatGate4andGate6
Information General
SchoolOfficeHours
Reception:
MondaytoThursday7.30amto4.30pm Friday:7.30amto12:00pm
Admissions
OpenMondaystoThursdays,7.30am-4.00pm, andFridays7.30am-12.30pm.
TheAdmissionsofficeremainsopenduringtheSummerduringthefollowinghours: OpenMondaystoThursdays,8.00am-4.00pm, andFridays8.00am-12.00pm.
Accounts
OpenMondaystoThursdays,7.30am-4.00pm, andFridays7.30am-12.00pm.
TheAccountsofficeremainsopenduringtheSummerduringthefollowinghours: OpenMondaystoThursdays,800am-400pm, andFridays800am-1200pm
OpeninghoursduringRamadanwillbereducedandcommunicatedaccordingly.
Contacts Helpful
MainReception
+971(0)25505271 KCCfrontdesk@ris.ae
SchoolAssistants
HibaFiroze-ExecutiveAssistanttothePrincipal,ext.202 kccexecutiveassistant@ris.ae
SihamAlaoui-AssistanttotheEarlyYears,ext.208 KCCeyassistant@ris.ae
CarolinaRodriguez-AssistanttothePrimarySchool,ext.231 KCCprimaryassistant@ris.ae
KarolineDanzinger-AssistanttotheSecondarySchool,ext 233 KCCmypassistant@risae
SchoolClinic/Nurses kccnurse@risaeext 207(male)or218(female)
AccountsDepartment
AhlamAlhosani-AccountsAssistant,ext.221 KCCaccounts@ris.ae
FionahZiso-AccountsAssistant,ext 216 risinvoices@risae
RinuVarghese-FinanceAdministrator KCCfinanceadmin@risae
Admissions&MarketingDepartment
EstéeCaplen-HeadofAdmissions&Enrolment KCCadmissions@ris.ae
JohannaLatham-Registrar,ext.211 KCCregistrar@ris.ae
MajdMhanna-AdmissionsAdministrator,ext.212 KCCadmissionsadmin@ris.ae
ChrisClarke-AdmissionsAdministrator,ext.213 KCCadmissionsadmin@ris.ae
LynseyBolin-Marketing&CommunicationsExecutive KCCmarketing@risae
