Principal’sLetter
DearKCCCommunity,
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,IencourageyoutojointheKCCcommunitybytakingpartevents,sharingyourskillsand helpingshapeourschoolaswegrowanddevelop
Ilookforwardtogettingtoknowyouandyourchildrenoverthenextyearasweworktogetherto ensureourschoolcommunitygoesfromstrengthtostrength.
AbigailFishbourne Principal KhalifaCityCampus
WhoWeAre
TaaleemGroup
RahaKhalifaCityCampusispartofTaaleem,theUnitedArabEmirates’second-largestschool providerforearlyyears,primaryandsecondaryschoolsfoundedin2004
Taaleem, which means “education’ in Arabic, is committed to inspiring students and helping themtoidentifyanddeveloptheirpassionandtalents.
PleaseclickontheimageforfurtherinformationaboutTaaleemGroup
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 KCCiscurrentlyopentoGrade11andwillopenGrade12in2025-26
TheIBprogrammesnotonlyprioritisesacademicexcellencebutalsocultivatepersonalgrowth, stimulating students to think critically, explore interdisciplinary connections, and develop an inquisitivemindset Embracingdiversity,fosteringcuriosity,andnurturingagenuinepassionfor learningarefundamentalvalueswithinanIBeducation
TheKCCPromise
OurCore Commitment Toopendoors.
OurMission
OurMissionistocultivate Knowledge,Courageand Connectiontounlockthe potentialinall.
OurVision
OurVisionisacommunityof globallearnersexceeding expectations.
MeettheKCCTeam
TheSeniorLeadershipTeam
AbigailFishbourne Principal
AnnaLacey Vice-Principal HeadofEarlyYears
EarlyYearsSLT
Monica Woodward Acting Head of Secondary
AnnaLacey Vice-Principal HeadofEarlyYears
PrimarySLT
AnneWatkins HeadofPrimary
RachelHarlen AssistantHeadof EarlyYears
BeckyTurner AssistantHeadof EarlyYears
MelissaCasale DeputyHeadofPrimary, Safeguarding& PastoralLead
SecondarySLT
MonicaWoodward ActingHeadof Secondary
AnjaliTyagi AssistantHead, DPCoordinator
MichaelBrady AssistantHeadof Primary
AnneWatkins HeadofPrimary
KevinHolder AssistantHead, MYPCoordinator
Dr.MohamedSalamah DirectorofArabicand Islamic WholeSchoolSLT
SaeedSmith HeadofLearning, Teaching&Innovation
FatimaMiller Headof Multilingualism
EileenMcCrea Headof Inclusion
RaquelPessoa Headof StudentSupport
KhalifaCityCampus
AtKCC,ourteamconsistsofhighlyskilledandtalentedstaffhailingfromdiversecountriesand 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.
EarlyYears
Thereare4homeroomclassesintheMinis,6inEY1,andinEY2there5homeroomclasses Each classhasaHomeroomTeacherandaLearningAssistant
PrimaryYears
InthePrimaryYearsthereare6homeroomclassesineachgrade.EachclasshasaHomeroom Teacher,andaLearningAssistantisshared.InGrade1eachclasshasaLearningAssistant.
SecondaryYears
Thereare6classesinGrade6andGrade7,4classesinGrade8andGrade9 InGrade10there are 2 classes DP students follow personal programs of subjects Students have a Mentor Teacher who meets with them each morning before they head off to their specialist subject teachers
SpecialistTeachers
We have an experienced Specialist teaching team which includes Student Support teachers, PE/swimming teachers, Arabic and Islamic teachers, music and art teachers and STEAM and Innovationteachers.IntheSecondaryallteachersarespecialiststhedifferentdisciplinesofthe MYPandtheDP.
SchoolMap
EY2
GroundFloor
Gate4
Primary
G1-G3:GroundFloor
G4-G5:1stFloor
Gate5 Gat
Gate2
Gate1
Main Entrance
Gate7
SchoolDay
StartoftheDay
Ourgatesopenat7:30am.TheNationalAnthemplaysat7:50ameachmorning.Thismarksthe startoftheschoolday
Minis-G3studentsentertheclassroomsthroughtheexternaldoors G4–G11enterthebuildingthroughthestairwellsattherearofthebuilding EYbuschildrenwillbedroppedatclassbyaBusMonitorinthemorning.
We appreciate punctuality, which enhances the learning experience. Your child is late if they enter class after 7.50. Registers will be closed and you will need to report to main reception to collect a late slip to be permitted into class. Please go to Gate 1 for Primary or Secondary students,orGate2forEYstudents.Studentswillreceivealateslipfromreceptiontotaketotheir classroom.
WeaskthattheparentsofEYstudentstaketheirchildrentotheirclass,saytheirgoodbyesand leavestraightaftertheNationalAnthemat745am Ourkind,experiencedteachersandLAswill take it from there and will contact you, if it is needed, to update you on how your child has settled
EndoftheDay
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 andGate2forEYchildren.
MinisandEY1-Schoolfinishesat1:00pm*
EY2–Schoolfinishesat2:00pm*
Grade1–10–Schoolfinishesat3:00pm*
Grade11-Schoolfinishesat3:00pmonTuesdays&Thursdays,andat4:00pmonMondays& Wednesdays*
*Schoolclosesat4.15pmafterECPsandchildrenmustbecollectedbythistime
*Studentsfinishschoolat12.00pmeveryFriday.Schoolclosesat12.15pm.
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 PleasefollowthelinktoourAttendancePolicyformoreinformation
SchoolCalendar
LifeintheEarlyYears
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
Becky Minis rturner@ris.ae
Vangey DeputyLTL vbronkhorst@ris.ae
Rachel EY1&EY2 rharlen@ris.ae
Sinead DeputyLTL sbrady@ris.ae
LifeinthePrimaryYears
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@ris.ae
Katie Grade2 kgibson@ris.ae
Greer Grade4 gedwards@ris.ae
Steffi Grade3 steffaniwilliams@ris.ae
Emer Grade5 efinnerty@ris.ae
LifeintheSecondaryYears
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.
Eileen Grade6 emccrea@ris.ae
Dana Grade9 dhinton@ris.ae
Stephen Grade7 swhitley@ris.ae
Sarah Grade10 sarahtaylor@ris.ae
Ben Grade8 bgibson@ris.ae
Ashli Grade11 anelson@ris.ae
Uniform
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.
EYandPrimarystudentsmaywearPEkittoschoolontheirPEdays.Secondarystudentsshould 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.
EYstudentsswimfor1termandswimtwiceeachweek.
Primarystudentsswimforhalfatermandswimtwiceeachweek.StudentsinGrade5aresplit bygenderandonceaweekfor1term.
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 rash vest and swimming shorts They will need to bring their uniform to changeintoafterwards
In Grade 1 to Grade 11 students should arrive in school uniform and bring their swimming kit to changeinto.
Inadditiontoswimmingclothes,childrenwillneed:
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.IntheSecondary Schoolwedonotuselockersandhavecubbyholesinstead.
Formoreinformation,pleaserefertotheSchoolBagPolicy.
LibraryBag
IfyourchildisinEYorPrimarytheywillneedalibrarybagfortheirweeklysessionatthelibrary This can be the ‘Zaks’ Raha library bag, or any other lightweight bag big enough to fit a book inside Studentsonlyneedtobringthisbagontheirlibraryday
SchoolMaterials
Studentswillbeprovidedwithconsumablematerialssuchasworkbooksandstationery.
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
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-Grade1andAbove
Students are expected to bring their own device to school each day to support the learning in theclassroom.
Grades1-5requireaniPad
KeyboardsarerecommendedinGrade4&5
Grades6-11requirealaptop,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
HealthyLunches
AtKCCweknowthatsnackandmealtimesareanimportantpartofachild’sdayandthatthere is an important connection between a healthy diet and a student’s ability to learn effectively andachievehighstandards.
Wearethereforecommittedtoensuringthatourstudentshaveaccesstoahealthy,balanced, varied and nutritious snacks and meals We ask students to bring to school both a snack and lunch Studentsinprimaryandsecondaryalsohaveaccesstotheschoolcanteen Ourexternal foodproviderFoodnationofferswellbalancedsnackandlunches
Weencouragestudentstohavefoodswhichare: Nutritiousandwell-balanced(includinglowsaturatedfat,lowprocessedsugar) Environmentallyfriendly(lessplastic)
Thefollowingitemsshouldnotbepackedinstudentslunches: Fizzyorsugarydrinksorfruitflavoredsquash. Largeservingsofjunkfoodssuchaschocolate,crispsandsweets
MoreinformationcanbefoundinourSchoolFoodPolicy
MedicalandAllergies
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’sallergiesarelife-threatening. Wekindlyaskparentsnottosendfoodintosharewith the class. If you have any concerns about your child’s diet regarding allergies, please contact theschoolnurseatkccnurse@ris.ae.
Weareanutawareschool
Fooditemswithnutsarenotallowedtobebroughttoschool Thefollowingitemsareexamples offooditemsthatcontainnuts:
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
Communication
PrayerRoom
WeencourageourMuslimstudentstoperformtheirprayersduringtheirlunchbreak.OurPrayer Roomislocatedonthefirstfloor,inthemainbuilding.
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
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
CulturalConsideration
Asaschoolweaskthemembersofourschoolcommunityconductthemselvesthataremindful of cultural consideration, including respecting the UAE’s cultural and social norms, values and traditions Whenonschoolpremises,ataschoolevent,orinschooluniformbehavioursthatare culturallyinconsideratesuchasdruguse,alcoholuse,andsmokingarestrictlyprohibited.
ParentsasPartners
ParentBadges
To keep our children safe, all parents and guardians entering the school premises will need to wear a parent badge These are on red lanyards This must be worn onsite at all times These can be applied for via this link and will be sent home with your child in the first few weeks of school.
ParentTeam
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.
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.
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
Extra-CurricularProgrammes
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 organizes them. External ECPs are a paid service that is run by outside providers who use the school facilities.
Teacher-LedECPs
Runandmanagedbytheschool Freeofcharge
Takeplaceineachofthe3termsandrunfor6weeks Minis and EY1 run from 1:00-1:45pm. Please note that for the Minis’ Teacher-Led ECPs do not startuntilJanuary.
EY2from2:00-2:45pm PrimaryandSecondaryfrom8:00-4:00pm ThetimetableissentoutthroughRahaReminders WedonotofferabusserviceafterECPs
SignupstakeplaceusingtheSchoolsBuddyApp Atthestartoftheschoolyearyouwillreceivea SchoolsBuddywelcomeletterwithdetailsforyourchild’saccount
ForanyquestionsaboutTeacherLedECPspleasereachouttoourECPteamonKCCecp@ris.ae.
Extra-CurricularProgrammes 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, Coding Camp and ArabianSwimAcademy)
Theseinvolveacharge
Thesetakeplacethroughouttheschoolyear
Sessionsareavailablestraightfromschool,intheeveningsandattheweekends
ThetimetableissentoutthroughRahaReminders
AfterSchoolClub
AfterSchoolClubisacompanythatrunsafterschoolprovisionforourEarlyYearschildrenwith older siblings. Sessions run after school to allow a simplier pick up for EY children. Sessions run from1-3pm,1-2pmor2-3pm.Priorityisgiventochildrenwhowouldliketheservicefortheentire week.
ExternalECPContacts
ForanyquestionsaboutExternalECPspleasereachoutusingthecontactdetailsbelow:
AfterSchoolClub: kccaftercare@gmailcom
ArabianSwimAcademy: bookings@arabianswimacademy.com
CFTennis: info@cftennisacademycom
Inifinite: Paidecp@infinitesportsuae.com
Transport
Buses
We use an external provider for our bus transport. Our external provider is Emirates Transport.
For new students, please find your unique registration information communicated in the pre-registrationemail.
Changes for current students using the bus service should be communicated through the buscompanydirectlyusingtheemailkcctransportation@ris.ae.
Please allow for some minor delays in the first few weeks, the school works closely with the buscompanytominimisethis.
MoreinformationregardingbusroutesandtimingswillcomeoutinAugust.
Parking
Inthemorningsweencouragedropandgo Parentsshouldusethefollowingparkingareas:
Gate1forPrimaryandMYP
Gate4forEY2
Gate2forMinisandEY1
Westronglyencourageparentstoparkacrosstheroad,onthestreet,iftheyarewantingto walktheirchildreninasourparkinggetsveryfull.
Parentsshouldnotdropyoungerchildrenoffinanyplaceswheretheyareexpectedtocross theroadalone.
Wheninthecarpark,pleasekeepspeedlimittoaminimumandgiveprioritytopedestrians, busesandbicycles.
CyclingorScooteringtoSchool
If your child cycles or scooters to school, please ensure that they wear an appropriately fittedhelmetandareveryclearonbikesafetyrules
This involves walking their wheeled vehicle on footpaths around school and through the schoolgates BikeracksarelocatedatGate4andGate6
SchoolFees&Finance
TermFeeDueDates
Duedatesforpaymentoftermfeesfor2024/2025areasfollows:
Registrationfee-due5daysfromdateofinvoiceor3dayspriortointendedstartdate
Term1fee-due1August2024
Term2fee-due2December2024
Term3fee-due3March2024
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.
TuitionFeesTerms&Conditions
TuitionRefund
In accordance with ADEK guidelines, Raha International School follows the below tuition fee refundpolicyandwillretainschoolfeesaccordingtothefollowingcases:
Fornewstudents:
If a student attends any part of week one of the term or fails to show up at all without the Parent/GuardiannotifyingtheAdmissionsteaminwritingbyApril30th.Insuchacase,Rahawill retainthevalueoftheregistrationfees.
Forexistingstudents:
If a student attends any part of week one of the term or fails to show up at all without the Parent/GuardiannotifyingtheAdmissionsteaminwritingbyApril30th.Insuchacase,Rahawill retainthevalueofthere-registrationfees.
If moving out of the Abu Dhabi emirate, and proof can be provided, Raha will refund the reregistrationfeesiftheParent/GuardiannotifiestheAdmissionsteaminwritingbyJune30th
If a student attends from one week and up to three weeks in a term, Raha will retain the valueofonefullmonthoftuitionfees
Ifastudentattendsoverthreeweeksanduptosixweeksinaterm,Rahawillretainthevalue oftwofullmonthsoftuitionfees
Ifastudentattendsoversixweeksinaterm,Rahawillretainthefull-termfee
Studentwithdrawalduringtheschoolyear:
If a student attends from one week and up to three weeks in a term, Raha will retain the valueofonefullmonthoftuitionfees
Ifastudentattendsoverthreeweeksanduptosixweeksinaterm,Rahawillretainthevalue oftwofullmonthsoftuitionfees
Ifastudentattendsoversixweeksinaterm,Rahawillretainthefull-termfee
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.
CurriculumCompliance
Parents'GuidetoCurriculumComplianceintheUAE
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.
Readmoredetailedinformationbelow:
Parents’GuidetoCurriculumCompliance
GeneralInformation
SchoolOfficeHours
Reception:
MondaytoThursday7.30amto4.30pm Friday:7.30amto12:00pm
Admissions
OpenMondaystoThursdays,730am-400pm, andFridays730am-1230pm
TheAdmissionsofficeremainsopenduringtheSummerduringthefollowinghours: OpenMondaystoThursdays,8.00am-4.00pm, andFridays8.00am-12.00pm.
Accounts
OpenMondaystoThursdays,730am-400pm, andFridays7.30am-12.00pm.
TheAccountsofficeremainsopenduringtheSummerduringthefollowinghours: OpenMondaystoThursdays,800am-400pm, andFridays800am-1200pm
OpeninghoursduringRamadanwillbereducedandcommunicatedaccordingly.
HelpfulContacts
MainReception
+971(0)25505271 KCCfrontdesk@ris.ae
SchoolAssistants
JenniferCaster-ExecutiveAssistanttothePrincipal,ext.202 jcaster@ris.ae
SihamAlaoui-AssistanttotheEarlyYears,ext.208 kcceyassistant@ris.ae
CarolinaRodriguez-AssistanttothePrimarySchool,ext.231 kccprimaryassistant@ris.ae
KarolineDenzinger-AssistanttotheSecondarySchool,ext.233 kccmypassistant@ris.ae
SchoolClinic/Nurses
kccnurse@risaeext 207(male)or218(female)
AccountsDepartment
AhlamAlhosani-AccountsAssistant,ext.221 kccaccounts@ris.ae
FionahZiso-AccountsAssistant,ext.216 risinvoices@ris.ae
RinuVarghese-FinanceAdministrator kccfinanceadmin@ris.ae
Admissions&MarketingDepartment
EstéeCaplen-HeadofAdmissions&Enrolment admissions@risae
JohannaLatham-Registrar,ext 211 kccregistrar@risae
MajdMhanna-AdmissionsAdministrator,ext 212 kccadmissionsadmin@ris.ae
ChrisClarke-AdmissionsAdministrator,ext.213 kccadmissionsadmin@ris.ae
LynseyBolin-Marketing&CommunicationsExecutive kccmarketing@ris.ae
