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
KCCTeam
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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 leavestraightaftertheNationalAnthemat750am Ourkind,experiencedteachersandLAswill takeitfromthereandwillcontactyou,ifneeded,toupdateyouonhowyourchildhassettled
Weappreciatepunctuality,whichenhancesthelearningexperience.Whenstudentsarriveinthe classroomsafter7.50amtheyareconsideredlateandtheymustbemarkedintoToddleaslate. Students arriving to school after 7.50am, 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*
*Schoolclosesat430pmandchildrenmustbecollectedbythistime
*Studentsfinishschoolat1200pmeveryFriday
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 classroom doors. EY buses leave from Gate 2 at 12.30pm for students in Minis & EY1 and 1.30pm forstudentsinEY2.Allbusstudentsareescortedtotheirdesignatedbusesatthistime.
ParentsareaskedtonotifytheirHomeroomTeacherviaemailifanotheradultispickinguptheir child. No EY students are allowed to be dismissed without an adult and are not allowed to be collectedbyanoldersibling.
After15minutes,anychildrennotcollectedwillbetakentotheEYFrontDesk.Theseprocedures alsoapplyattheendofECPs.
PrimaryDismissal
The gates open 15 minutes before the end of the day. Students must be collected from the classroom ParentsofPrimarystudentsareaskedtonotifytheirHomeroomTeacherviaemailif anotheradultispickinguptheirchild Studentsover15yearsmaycollectyoungersiblings
Allbusstudentsareescortedtotheirdesignatedbus
Anychildrennotcollectedby315pmwillbetakentotheFrontDesk Theseproceduresalsoapply attheendofECPs
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 430pm and then will be asked to leavetheCampusorwaitattheFrontDeskiftheyarenotpermittedtoleaveontheirown.
Calendar School
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.
OurLearningandTeachingLeads
Nasma Minis nziad@risae
Debbie EY2 dsleeth@risae
Sabrina EY1 sriaz@risae
Life in
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.
OurLearningandTeachingLeads
Danel Grade1 dschultz@risae
Katie Grade2 kgibson@risae
Greer Grade4 twandrey@risae
Emer Grade5 efinnerty@risae
Darren Grade3 drobinson@risae
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.
OurLearningandTeachingLeads-StudentEngagement
Ben Grade9 bgibson@risae
Dana Grade10 dhinton@risae
David Grade8 dbarton@risae
Stephen Grade11&12 swhitley@risae
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
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:
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.
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.
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
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PleaserefertotheSchoolFoodPolicyonourwebsite
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:
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.
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@gmail.com
ArabianSwimAcademy:bookings@arabianswimacademy.com
CFTennis: info@cftennisacademy.com
Infinite: paidecp@infinitesportsuaecom
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
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
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
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-Ext208orkcceyassistant@ris.ae
Primary:CarolinaRodriguez-Ext231orkccprimaryassistant@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
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.
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.
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-group.com
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.
General
SchoolOfficeHours
Reception:
MondaytoThursday730amto430pm Friday:730amto12:00pm
Admissions
OpenMondaystoThursdays,730am-400pm, andFridays730am-1230pm
TheAdmissionsofficeremainsopenduringtheSummerduringthefollowinghours:
OpenMondaystoThursdays,800am-400pm, andFridays800am-1200pm
Accounts
OpenMondaystoThursdays,730am-400pm, andFridays730am-1200pm
TheAccountsofficeremainsopenduringtheSummerduringthefollowinghours:
OpenMondaystoThursdays,8.00am-4.00pm, andFridays8.00am-12.00pm.
OpeninghoursduringRamadanwillbereducedandcommunicatedaccordingly
MainReception
+971(0)25505271 KCCfrontdesk@risae
SchoolAssistants
HibaFiroze-ExecutiveAssistanttothePrincipal,ext 202 kccexecutiveassistant@risae
SihamAlaoui-AssistanttotheEarlyYears,ext 208 KCCeyassistant@risae
CarolinaRodriguez-AssistanttothePrimarySchool,ext 231 KCCprimaryassistant@risae
KarolineDanzinger-AssistanttotheSecondarySchool,ext 233 KCCmypassistant@risae
SchoolClinic/Nurses
kccnurse@ris.aeext.207(male)or218(female)
AccountsDepartment
AhlamAlhosani-AccountsAssistant,ext 221 KCCaccounts@risae
FionahZiso-AccountsAssistant,ext 216 risinvoices@ris.ae
RinuVarghese-FinanceAdministrator KCCfinanceadmin@ris.ae
Admissions&MarketingDepartment
EstéeCaplen-HeadofAdmissions&Enrolment KCCadmissions@risae
JohannaLatham-Registrar,ext 211 KCCregistrar@risae
MajdMhanna-AdmissionsAdministrator,ext 212 KCCadmissionsadmin@risae
ChrisClarke-AdmissionsAdministrator,ext 213 KCCadmissionsadmin@risae
LynseyBolin-Marketing&CommunicationsExecutive KCCmarketing@ris.ae
