HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2020-2021 Raha International School opened its doors in 2006 and was the first fully accredited International Baccalaureate World School in Abu Dhabi authorised to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). At Raha International School, a member of the Taaleem family of schools, we believe that a successful education is all about inspired, imaginative teaching, centred on the learner as an individual. We nurture students not only to achieve academic success but also to become true global citizens. Situated on 14 acres of beautifully landscaped property in a bustling residential suburb, the campus boasts an abundance of open spaces and play areas. The medium of instruction at Raha International School is English.
2189
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
2011
FIRST GRADUATING CLASS
OUR MISSION
Raha International School aims to transcend the ordinary and be the highest performing school in the UAE by: Empowering and equipping individuals to excel Providing a happy, caring and inclusive community Inspiring authentic and thoughtful action, locally and globally Creating a passion for lifelong, inquiry-based learning OUR STUDENT BODY
272
NUMBER OF DIPLOMA STUDENTS
130
Indian 8%
Australian 4.5%
British 7%
CLASS OF 2021
44
Canadian 6.2%
Other Nationalities 46.1%
HIGHEST IB POINTS ACHIEVED
RAHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
American 13%
Emirati 15%
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME SUBJECTS OFFERED GROUP 1
GROUP 4
IB IB IB IB
IB Biology SL & HL IB Chemistry SL & HL IB Physics SL & HL IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL & HL IB Design Technology SL & HL IB Computer Science SL & HL IB Environmental Systems and Societies (Standard Level only)
English A: Literature SL & HL English A: Language and Literature SL & HL Arabic A: Literature SL & HL Self-taught Language A (Standard Level only)
GROUP 2 IB IB IB IB IB
Arabic B SL & HL Arabic ab initio (Standard Level only) French B SL & HL French ab initio (Standard Level only) Spanish ab initio (Standard Level only)
GROUP 3 IB Economics SL & HL IB History SL & HL IB Business Management SL & HL IB Psychology SL & HL IB Geography SL & HL IB Environmental Systems and Societies (Standard Level only)
GROUP 5 IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL & HL IB Mathematics: Application & Interpretation SL & HL GROUP 6 IB Theatre Arts SL & HL IB Visual Arts SL & HL IB Film SL & HL
IB RESULTS 2020 NUMBER OF IBDP CANDIDATES: 95
PERCENTAGE OF 40+ POINTS: 13%
IBDP PASS RATE: 98%
PERCENTAGE OF 35+ POINTS: 44%
RIS AVERAGE TOTAL POINTS: 33
WORLD AVERAGE TOTAL POINTS: 29.9
IBDP PASS RATE 2016-2020 RAHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
IBDP AVERAGE POINTS ACHIEVED 2016-2020
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES The 95 students of our Class of 2020 received, in some instances, numerous offers to their top desired universities all around the world. The amazing diversity in world destinations is reflected from our students chosen careers in medicine, engineering, sciences, law, economics, business, education, nursing, fashion, hotelier, politics, and art. Raha students will be making a global impact and contribute to numerous industries around the world in the years to come.
A sampling of university acceptances include: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Boston University* California College of Arts University of California, Los Angeles* University of California, San Diego* School of Art Institute of Chicago Dartmouth College* George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology* Hult International Business School New York University* Ohio State University Parsons New School of Design Penn State* Purdue University Stanford University* Virginia Tech UNITED KINGDOM
University of Arts London University of Bath University of Cambridge* University College London* Coventry University University of Exeter University of Glasgow Imperial College London* King's College London* University of Leeds London School of Economics* University of Manchester* Medipathways College University of Oxford* Queen Mary, University of London University of St. Andrews University of Warwick CANADA
University of Alberta University of British Columbia* McGill University* McMaster University* SAE Institute Vancouver University of Toronto* Vancouver Film School University of Western Ontario SOUTH AFRICA
University of Cape Town University of Stellenbosch University of Witwatersrand RAHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
AUSTRALIA
Griffith University University of Melbourne* Monash University* University of New South Wales* Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University of Queensland* University of Sydney* University of Western Australia University of Wollongong
REST OF EUROPE
KU Leuven, Belgium* University of Leuven, Belgium École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, France Paris College of Art, France IUBH Campus Studies, Germany Heidelberg University, Germany* American College, Greece Istituto Maragoni Milano, Italy Humanitas University Milan, Italy Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano University, Italy Trinity College, Ireland Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland IE University, Madrid, Spain Universidad Europea, Spain University of Amsterdam, Netherlands* University of Groningen, Netherlands* Maastricht University, Netherlands University of Utrecht, Netherlands Erasmus University, Netherlands Franklin College, Switzerland MIDDLE EAST
University of Jordan, Jordan Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Bahrain American University of Beirut, Lebanon Heriot-Watt University Dubai, UAE Middlesex University Dubai, UAE New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, UAE University of Wollongong Dubai, UAE ASIA
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong* VIT University, India Tokyo International University, Japan University of Malaya, Malaysia Thammasat University, Thailand Dankook University, S. Korea KAIST, S. Korea *THE Top 100 - World University Rankings 2020
FACILITIES We support our students and rigorous curriculum with state-of-the-art facilities that include the following: WHOLE SCHOOL FACILITIES
Three libraries Chemistry, physics and biology labs Product design studios Music studios and practice rooms Visual arts studios Three well-equipped gymnasiums Two tennis courts 25-meter & beginner's swimming pools Two football pitches Mindfulness room Serenity Garden
PURPOSE-BUILT AUDITORIUM
Full theatre auditorium with orchestra pit and a capacity to seat 600 people 2 changing rooms 2 entrance lobbies which can also be utilised as gallery spaces 2 drama studios/classrooms 2 music classrooms 7 music rehearsal rooms 3 art studios Small black box theatre space Kiln room
EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME & COMPETITIVE SPORTS Raha International School has always placed a large emphasis on extra-curricular activities as it s often said that shared activities outside regular scheduled school hours create the strongest memories, and with this in mind the activities offered by the school are many and varied.
ACCREDITATIONS RIS is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). RIS was awarded the highest inspection rating of 'Outstanding' by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in our two last inspection rounds.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME TEAM Paul Ede Head of Secondary pede@ris.ae Andrew Tomlinson Diploma Programme Coordinator atomlinson@ris.ae Brian Marshall Director of University Counselling bmarshall@ris.ae Carmen Barrack University Counsellor cbarrack@ris.ae Stephen George University Counsellor sgeorge@ris.ae Nicola Hewitt Assistant to the DP Coordinator dpc-assistant@ris.ae
Al Raha Gardens, Khalifa City 'A', Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates T: +971 (0)2 556 1567 www.ris.ae