KCC Welcome Pack 25-26

Knowledge | Courage | Connection

Contents Page

School Welcome

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Important Information

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General Information

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The KCC Day-to-Day

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School Fees & Finance

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School Uniform

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Tech at KCC

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Bus Registration

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Food Services Registration

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Helpful Contacts

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School Calendar

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Terms & Conditions

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The KCC Parent Team

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School Welcome

Welcome to our exciting community! We are delighted that you have chosen to join us and look forward to many years working in partnership with you.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, we are committed to the IB mission, “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 become creative problem solvers and socially to become empathetic global citizens.”

We hope that you will see and feel this in everything we do.

Our committed staff are aware of the privilege they have helping students to unlock their unique potential. By planning a range of opportunities for children to learn knowledge, 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 opportunity provides students with the chance to grow, develop and make connections.

At KCC our students are active members of our community who embrace their learning. Be it exploring the wonders of play in the EY, presenting research projects as part of the PYPx, taking part in our Service as Action international trips or choosing university destinations, each student will be encouraged and supported to broaden their horizons and exceed their expectations.

Finally, we encourage you to join the KCC community by taking part events, sharing your skills and helping shape our school as we grow and develop.

We look forward to getting to know you and your children during their journey at KCC as we work together to ensure our school community goes from strength to strength.

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Important Information

Dear Parents, We are very excited to welcome you and your family to Raha KCC. In the pages that follow are steps on the final registration and joining process. We look forward to your child joining KCC!

Next steps: Ensure all required registration documentation has been submitted to your checklist in your parent portal.

If needed, make arrangements for Bus Service through our Transportation Department (more information is provided in the following pages).

Ensure fees are settled by the stated deadlines. More information on deadlines can be found in the ‘School Fees & Finance’ section in the pages that follow.

Connect with us: For all the most up-to-date information about our activities, photos and videos, follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @risabudhabikcc To join the KCC Parent Team, please contact: kccparentteam@ris.ae

Important Dates: End of Term/School Year – For Overseas and Outside Abu Dhabi Emirate transfer only: Request your child’s transfer certificate from the current school and obtain the relevant attestations. More information is available in your checklist.

End of Term/School Year: upload your child’s end of term/year school report to your checklist.

1 August 2025: remaining Term 1 fees are due Friday 22 August 2025: Community Day for New Students Monday 25 August 2025: first full day for all students, except Minis who will have a different timetable to help with settling in. More information about orientation plans will be sent in July.

1 October 2025: deadline to present physical Emirates IDs for scanning to the Arabic Administrator.

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General Information

Accounts Tuition fees, due dates and payment information can be found in the pages that follow this guide. Accounts is open over the summer and can be reached at +971 (0)2 550 5271, ext 216 or by emailing kccaccounts@ris.ae.

School Office Hours Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm Friday: 7.30am to 12.00pm

Admissions & Accounts: Monday to Thursday: 7.30am to 4:00pm Friday: 7.30am to 12:00pm

School Transport We contract STS, an RTA approved company, to offer school bus service. Please find more information on registering for bus service in the pages that follow.

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The KCC

Day-to-Day At Raha International School, Khalifa City Campus (KCC), we are committed to making every aspect of school life seamless and supportive for our families. Below is an overview of key practical information to help you better understand daily life at KCC.

School Hours

Monday to Thursday Minis & EY1: 7.45am - 1.00pm EY2: 7.45am - 2.00pm Grade 1–12: 7.45am - 3.00pm Friday All grades:

7.45am - 12.00pm

Attendance Procedures

Start of the day Our gates open at 7.30 am. The National Anthem plays at 7.50 am each morning. This marks the start of the school day.

Minis - G3 students enter the classrooms through the external doors G4 – G11 enter the building through the stairwells at the rear of the building EY bus children will be dropped at class by a Bus Monitor in the morning Children are late if they enter class after 7.50. Registers will be closed and they will need to report to Reception to collect a late slip to be permitted into class. Please go to Gate 1 for Primary or Secondary students, or Gate 2 for EY students. Students will receive a late slip from reception to take to their classroom.

End of the Day If you need to collect your child early, please email kccabsent@ris.ae, at least 30 minutes before collection. Please collect at Reception through Gate 1 for Primary or Secondary students and Gate 2 for EY children.

Note: School closes at 4.15pm after ECPs and children must be collected by this time Students finish school at 12.00pm every Friday. School closes at 12.15pm.

Absences You are required to advise us your child’s absence. This must be done before 7.00am on the morning of absence, or the night before if you know your child will not be in school. You must log in to the Toddle app* and submit an excusal request. A doctor’s certificate will be needed for absences over 3 days. *more information on Toddle will be shared at the start of the school year.

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The KCC

Day-to-Day Crèche Facility / After School Care

Raha does not offer a crèche facility. For health and safety reasons, all students must be collected promptly after school or after ECPs, as there is no after-school supervision.

Minis, EY1 and EY2 students may enrol in afterschool care with our contracted paid provider.

Spaces are limited and are an additional cost. Please refer to your welcome email for details on registration.

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECPs)

We offer a rich selection of after-school activities, ranging from creative arts and robotics to sports and academic clubs. Many activities are free of charge, with additional options offered by external providers.

More information on our ECP offering and how to sign up will be shared in the first weeks of school. Sign-up takes place at the beginning of each term, and offerings may change term-toterm.

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School Fees & finance

For inquiries about finance/accounts, please contact kccaccounts@ris.ae.

Due dates for payment of term fees for 2025/2026 are as follows: Registration fee - due 5 days from date of invoice From 1 August 2025, the registration fee and Term 1 fee must be settled within 5 days to confirm enrolment.

Term 1 fee - due 1 August 2025 Term 2 fee - due 1 December 2025 Term 3 fee - due 1 March 2025

Other Charges

Uniforms and PE kits are compulsory and must be purchased from Magrudy’s.

Books & Stationery are supplied by the school. Charges may apply for lost textbooks/library books.

IBDP examinations are an additional cost incurred by parents of Grade 12 students.

Invoices will be sent to parents towards the beginning of the school year.

Bus transportation 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 per annum.

Field trips and excursion activities are optional and may involve charges from external providers.

Extracurricular activities (after school) are optional and offered directly by Raha as Extra Curricular Programmes (ECPs). These are free of charge, unless otherwise specified. External providers offer a range of sports and other activities at an additional cost in the late afternoon, in the evening and on weekends.

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 apply in accordance with ADEK regulations.

Tuition Refund

The Raha refund policy is strictly in accordance with the refund policy as per ADEK and is applicable for both Tuition and Transportation fees. All requests for refund must be made through the withdrawal form.

Registration Fee (New Students) Payment Deadline: Within 5 calendar days of invoice to secure the seat.

Refund Eligibility: Fully refundable only if written withdrawal notice is received at least 14 calendar days before the start of the academic year.

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School Fees & finance

Re-registration Fee (Current Students) Applied To: Adjusted against Term 1 tuition fee.

Refund Eligibility: Abu Dhabi or Dubai transfers (non-Taaleem schools): Refund request must be submitted on or before 30 April.

Outside UAE or other Emirates: Refund request must be submitted on or before 30 June.

Proof of transfer may be requested.

No refunds granted after these deadlines.

Tuition Fee Refunds (All Students) If student attends: 1–3 weeks of a term School retains 1 month of fees.

3–6 weeks School retains 2 months of fees.

More than 6 weeks Full term fee is retained.

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Important Notes Refunds are only processed after official written withdrawal is submitted to the Admissions Office.

Students will continue to be invoiced until the Withdrawal Form is received.

No encashment or transfer of registration fees between academic years.

These cases apply even after a term has already commenced. Official holidays and absences from class are considered part of the week.

The value of one month of tuition fees is calculated by dividing the total tuition fees for the school year by ten months.

Transportation fees should be refunded in the same manner as tuition fees.

For more information on school fees, please read through the School Fees Policy.

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School

Uniform The uniform is an important feature of our school to create pride, unity, and a sense of belonging to KCC. Every student is required to wear a school uniform. Minis, Early Years, Primary, MYP and DP each have a different uniform so please check the Uniform section on the school website for further details.

School uniform should be purchased from Magrudy’s at Al Forsan Mall or via their online store. If skirts are worn in the MYP these should be long in length, beneath the knee at a minimum.

Shoes must have a closed back and a closed toe, not sandals.

Earrings should be studs to prevent any injuries. Minimal make-up should be worn (mascara and clear lip gloss only).

Raha hoodies may be worn in colder months. Please note that hoodies that differ from the grey school hoodie will not be allowed to be worn in school.

Students are not required to wear the Raha branded hat, and may choose their own hat.

PE Uniform

PE kit and school hoodies can be purchased at Magrudy’s in Al Forsan Mall or via their online store.

EY and Primary students may wear PE kit to school on their PE days.

Secondary students should wear uniform to school and change into PE kit for their lessons.

Sports shoes must be worn for PE.

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Tech at KCC

At KCC, we use technology as one of our tools to enhance learning. These devices are used to support independent inquiry, delve deeper into understanding concepts and skills and to show their knowledge and understanding.

We have a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy from Grade 2 to 12. This means students need to bring their own device to and from school each day. As we are an Apple school, we strongly recommend Apple devices as it helps with compatibility of the digital resources used by the teachers. We also ask that students have headphones and a sturdy case to protect the device.

In Grades 2-5 we recommend an iPad. Students in Grades 3-5 may also choose a keyboard case to assist with typing and a stylus to help with digital creativity.

In Grade 6 to 12 we recommend a device with a keyboard, and suggest a MacBook Air or Pro. We have partnered with our Apple supplier to provide discounted prices on Apple products that you can purchase for your family use. Please see the flyer to the right to create an account to check prices for comparison with other providers.

Students use Toddle as an online portfolio. Toddle login details will be shared in your first weeks of school.

How do I buy?

Naviagte to ris.jtrs.ae Sign in & complete your purchase

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Bus

Registration

Starting from August 2025, Bright Bus Transport (BBT) Services LLC, part of the trusted School Transport Services (STS) Group, will take over as our official transport provider. STS is the leading school transport specialist in the UAE, with a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and excellent service. This change follows a detailed review of our current services and valuable feedback from our parent community.

To help ensure a smooth start to the school year, we encourage all families intending to use the bus service to complete their registration as early as possible and by 5 August 2025.

Please see below for details on how to register.

You will need the following information to complete the registration form: Student ID Number: Please use your Student Registration Number in your Raha registration fee or Term 1 fee invoice (beginning RISKCC-00) You will be required to upload the following documents/information during registration: Passport sized photo (recent) of your child Medical condition information (if applicable) To register for bus service at Khalifa City Campus, please click the link below: Khalifa City Campus Bus Registration You can find a step-by-step guide for registration here.

You can reach out to STS/BBT at the dedicated contacts below: Phone: +971 (0)50 665 1536 Email: sde-risk@sts-group.com Read more about STS group here.

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Food Services Registration

KCC is proud to collaborate with Food Nation, our official school food provider. Food Nation is directed by the distinguished, award-winning British chef and nutritionist, Chef Magnus, who is dedicated to crafting delicious and nutritious meals that foster the healthy growth and development of our students.

Our school food programme

As part of our commitment to provide healthy and appetising meals, we have partnered with Food Nation to serve our students from Grades 2 upwards. Learn more about the Food Nation School Food Programme here.

We have simplified the registration process for Food Nation to ensure that all our students have easy access to nutritious meals. By registering, you ensure your child benefits from balanced, expertly crafted meals during school hours.

Begin your registration with Food Nation by downloading the app: Apple Store or Google Play.

Find out more about the SPARE app here.

Parents and visitors

We also cater to parents and visitors at Raha. Food Nation manages a cafe specifically for parents and visitors located in the Cobra Cafe at the KCC. Feel free to grab a coffee after dropping off the kids!

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Helpful

Contacts Main Reception

+971 (0)2 550 5271 KCCfrontdesk@ris.ae

School Assistants

Hiba Firoze - Executive Assistant to the Principal hfiroze@ris.ae ext. 202 Siham Alaoui - Assistant to the Vice Principal/Head of Early Years kcceyassistant@ris.ae ext. 208 Carolina Rodriguez - Assistant to the Head of Primary kccprimaryassistant@ris.ae ext. 231 Karoline Danzinger - Assistant to the Head of Secondary kccmypassistant@ris.ae ext. 233

School Clinic / Nurses

kccnurse@ris.ae ext. 207 (Male) or 218 (Female)

Accounts Department

Ahlam Alhosani - Accounts Assistant, ext. 221 KCCaccounts@ris.ae Fionah Ziso - Accounts Assistant, ext. 216 risinvoices@ris.ae

Admissions & Marketing Department

Estée Caplen - Head of Admissions & Enrolment KCCadmissions@ris.ae Johanna Latham - Registrar KCCregistrar@ris.ae ext. 211 Majd Mhanna - Admissions Administrator KCCadmissionsadmin@ris.ae ext. 212 Chris Clarke - Admissions Administrator KCCadmissionsadmin@ris.ae ext. 213 Diana Rayyan - Arabic Administrator & ADEK Liaison KCCarabicadmin@ris.ae Lynsey Bolin - Marketing & Communications Executive KCCmarketing@ris.ae

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School

Calendar Term 1 Begins

25 August 2025

Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Birthday

4 September 2025

Mid-term Break

13-17 October 2025

Eid Al Etihad

2-3 December 2025

Last Day of Term 1

12 December 2025

Winter Break

15 December 2025 – 2 January 2026

New Year’s Day

1 January 2026

Term 2 Begins

5 January 2026

Ramadan*

16 February - 18 March 2026

Eid Al Fitr*

18-20 March 2026

Last Day of Term 2

20 March 2026

Spring Break

23 March - 3 April 2026

Term 3 Begins

6 April 2026

Arafat Day & Eid Al Adha*

26-29 May 2026

Islamic New Year

16 June 2026

Last Day of Term 3

1 July 2026

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Terms

And Conditions

Raha International School, Khalifa City Campus is regulated by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge and we are required to operate in compliance with all ADEK regulations.

The school reserves the right to place your child in the grade level deemed to be the most appropriate, within the bounds of ADEK guidelines. If your application is successful, you agree to the rules and regulations of Raha International School as set out in the Parent Handbook and the Raha Honour Code. Please contact our Admissions Team for copies of the same.

School Fees

Although grade placement is first approved by the school, the final approval lies with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Parents will be contacted and informed of the decision and grade placement by the Registrar. Upon receiving the letter of acceptance, parents are requested to pay, within 5 calendar days, up to 5% of the annual school fees, to secure the place. Once the academic year has started, full term fees are due. Students are not enrolled until full term fees are paid. The registration fee is non-refundable but forms part of the annual tuition fees and is adjusted against the first term.

A student may not start the academic year unless the first term fee has been paid in full.

According to ADEK regulations, the school reserves the right to withhold the final results and abstain from issuing transfer certificates until settlement of all school fees is made. If during the entrance assessment, we discover a requirement for English language support or Special Educational Needs support, please be advised that there may be an additional fee charged for this service. Parents will be notified of this charge prior to or within 4 weeks of the start of the academic year.

Re-registration for continuing students will not be accepted unless all outstanding tuition fees including the re-registration fee have been paid in full. A re-registration fee of 5% of the school fees will be charged for all continuing students at a date to be advised during the school year.

This will be adjusted against the term 1 fees and is subject to the refund policy described below.

Documentation

All documentation must be submitted prior to the student joining the school. Incoming students whose documents are incomplete cannot be registered with the Abu Dhabi Education Council which could result in fines. Raha International School will not be responsible for any fines imposed by ADEK.

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Terms

And Conditions

Existing Students/Re-Registration Fee

A school may charge up to 5% of the school’s tuition fees as a re-registration deposit to confirm the return of existing students in the new academic year. This deposit will be deducted from the total tuition fees for the academic year in which the admission is being sought. The school will advise of the amount and due date. Re-registration for continuing students will not be accepted unless all outstanding fees due have been paid in full.

Kindly note that those wishing to transfer to other Taaleem schools will also be required to fill the re-registration form and submit a copy to both schools with the non-refundable deposit paid at the new school.

Registration/Seat Guarantee

To register your child, you are required to pay the balance of the first term fees at least one month before the beginning of the school year. Term 1 Fee: a student may not start the academic year unless the first term fee has been paid in full. Payments will be only accepted via cash, credit card or cheque payable in favour of Raha International School. We cannot accept personal cheques for Term 1 fees, unless submitted at least five working days prior to start of the new academic year.

School Reports

According to Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge regulations, the school reserves the right to withhold any reports until fees have been paid in full.

Final Results

According to Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge regulations, the school reserves the right to withhold the final results and abstain from issuing transfer certificates until settlement of all school fees is made.

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Welcome

From the Parent Team Welcome to Raha International School, Khalif City Campus! The Raha Parent Team is thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant parent community!

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Uniform Shop

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