Welcome from the Principal Welcome to Raha Khalifa City Campus (KCC). We are delighted you have chosen our incredible school for your child’s learning journey. At KCC our Core Commitment is to ‘open doors’. For our students we aim to provide every opportunity for them to flourish and succeed. Our KCC vision is to create a global community of learners and leaders, exceeding expectations. In line with this our KCC values sit at the heart of our mission to cultivate knowledge, courage and connection to unlock the unique potential in all. We are a school of risk takers, we persevere, we strive for excellence in our teaching and learning. Our students innovate and learn from one another. As a school we seek to know and understand the whole person. We celebrate progress from individual starting points and we remove barriers and plan for accessibility. Our students see themselves in the curriculum and are active participants in their own learning. We are fortunate to have a state-of-the-art campus with facilities and resources that support IB learning. With 3 swimming pools, 4 indoor gym spaces, digital and product design hubs, STEAM and Robotics rooms, and so much more, we provide endless opportunities to inquire, create and innovate. The school is a busy and thriving place of learning. Our exceptional teachers provide a world-class learning journey for every child. They work tirelessly to ensure that our learners feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the classroom and the wider school. We are a school that cares and is kind. We look forward to the year ahead as we continue to build our KCC community. As a passionate International Baccalaureate school, we align with the IB mission of shaping and growing our KCC students to be inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who contribute to a better and more peaceful world. Welcome to our community.
Ms. Nicola
Welcome to Raha! 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 process. We look forward to your child joining Raha! Next steps: •
Ensure all required registration documentation has been submitted to registrar@ris.ae (the Registrar will email you with the documents checklist)
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Apply for your Parent Badge: https://risabudhabi.typeform.com/to/qGeHO5f2
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If needed, make arrangements for Bus Service through our Transportation Department (more information is provided in the following pages).
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Ensure fees are settled by the deadlines. More information on deadlines can be found in the ‘School Fees & Finance’ section in the pages that follow.
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Connect with us: •
For all the most up-to-date information about our activities, photos and videos, ‘like’ us on Facebook at ‘Raha International School’. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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To join the KCC Parent Team, please contact: kccparentteam@ris.ae
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Our Communications Executive can be reached at communications@ris.ae or +971 (0)2 556 1567 ext. 120
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 on our website.
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End of Term/School Year: send us your child’s end of term/year school report
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1 August 2022: remaining Term 1 fees are due
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29 August 2022: Orientation Day - More information about orientation plans will be sent in August.
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30 August 2022: first full day for all students, except EY1 who will have a different timetable to help with settling in. More information about orientation plans will be sent in August.
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1 October 2022: deadline to present physical Emirates IDs (overseas transfers).
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 Reception: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm 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 Seven Stars Services, an RTA approved company, to offer school bus service. Please find more information on registering for bus service in the pages that follow.
The School Day School day timings EY1
7.45am to 1.00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:00pm Friday
EY2
7.45am to 2.00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:00pm Friday
Grade 1 to 9
7.45am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:00pm Friday
Attendance Procedures Attendance procedures will be shared with families closer to the start of the school year. Information will include: •
Pick-up and Drop-off procedures
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Late Arrival and Early Dismissal procedures
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Reporting Absences and Sickness procedures
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. EY1 and EY2 students may enrol in afterschool care. Spaces are limited. Please contact kccafterschoolcare@gmail.com for any questions. Official Raha Policies List This will be shared with parents closer to the start of the school year.
School Fees & Finance The Accounts office is available from Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, and on Friday from 7:30am to 12:00pm. For inquiries about finance/accounts, please contact kccaccounts@ris.ae. Due dates for payment of term fees for 2021/2022 are as follows: Registration fee - due 10 days from date of invoice or 3 days prior to intended start date Term 1 fee - due 29 July 2022 Term 2 fee - due 2 December 2022* Term 3 fee - due 17 March 2022* *Dates to be confirmed at the start of school year
School Fees & Finance Other Charges Uniforms and PE kits are compulsory and must be purchased from Zak’s and Magrudy’s. Books & Stationery are supplied by the school. Charges may apply for lost textbooks/library books. 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 in writing to kccaccounts@ris.ae and admissions@ris.ae. 1.1 Student withdrawal prior to the start of the academic year: If the student has NOT attended ANY classes or has attended only part of week one of the school year, the balance of the first term fee paid is refunded minus any registration fee made for placing the student on the school’s official class list. 1.2 Student withdrawal during the school year: If the student attends school from one week and up to three weeks in a term, Raha may retain the value of one full month of tuition fees. If the student attends school from three weeks and up to six weeks in a term, Raha may retain the value of two full months of tuition fees. If the student attends school over six weeks in a term, Raha may retain the full-term fee.
Tech @ Raha At Raha 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 1 to 9. 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 1-5 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 9 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. For further information on the systems and devices used, please contact Richard Ballard (Head of Technology and Innovation) at rballard@ris.ae. How do I buy? •
Naviagte to www.jtrs.ae
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Click on ‘Sign Up’
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Choose ‘Raha International School’
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Sign in & complete your purchase
https://drive.google.com/file/d/117fkImJp1zPysm7W2a8un5rfYAafdu-c/view?usp=sharing to
download the Purchase Guide
School Bus Transport School bus registration will be sent out to families at a later date when the system opens.
Helpful Contacts Reception - +971 (0)2 550 5271 KCCfrontdesk@ris.ae
ext. 200
Absence Reporting: Send an email, including the name of the student and the class, to kccabsent@ris.ae. Please do not leave recorded messages on the answer machine. Khalifa City Campus - +971 (0)2 550 5271 Jennifer Caster - Executive Assistant to the Principal jcaster@ris.ae
ext. 202
Eva Keil - Assistant to the Vice Principal/Head of Early Years kcceyassistant@ris.ae
ext. 208
TBC - Assistant to the Head of Primary kccprimaryassistant@ris.ae
ext. 231
Anika Zuchkan - Assistant to the Head of Secondary kccmypassistant@ris.ae
ext. 233
School Clinic / Nurses - +971 (0)2 550 5271 kccnurse@ris.ae
ext. 206 (EY) or 207, 218 (Primary/Secondary)
Accounts Department - +971 (0)2 550 5271 Kutiwa Gurira - Accounts Assistant kccaccounts@ris.ae
ext. 216
Admissions & Marketing Department Estée Caplen - Head of Admissions & Enrolment admissions@ris.ae Sehrab Alkilani - Registrar registrar@ris.ae +971 (0)2 550 5271 ext. 211 Nicola Burton - Registrar registrar@ris.ae +971 (0)2 550 5271 ext. 212 David Raagas - Admissions Administrator admissionsadmin@ris.ae
+971 (0)2 556 1567 ext. 169
Johanna Latham - Admissions Administrator admissionsadmin@ris.ae
+971 (0)2 556 1567 ext. 124
Amii Popple - Marketing & Communications Executive marketing@ris.ae Abigail Alexander - Communications Executive communications@ris.ae
School Uniforms The uniform is an important feature of our school as it provides our students with a sense of community, pride, and unity as members of our KCC family. Our school uniform is to be worn each day unless special activity days are announced. Zak’s are the provider of Raha school uniforms. PE Kits and Hoodies are to be bought through Magrudy’s. Shoes must have a closed back and a closed toe, not sandals. Early Years and Primary students may wear PE kits to school on PE days. Teachers will inform parents of PE days at orientation. We recommend that all uniforms items be clearly labelled with your child’s name. Secondary students must come in uniform each day. They will change into PE kit or swimming gear at school. Sports shoes are to be worn for PE. Zaks - Main School Uniform Zaks is located in Raha Mall in the Raha Beach Area.
Find the full guide for purchasing uniforms here: https://www.ris.ae/userfiles/dbs-rismvc/02-documents/01-about-raha/05-our-community/ document-zaks-uniform-catalogue.pdf Uniforms can also be purchased online by visiting https://www.zaksstore.com/shop/ris/en/. Magrudy’s - PE Kits & Hoodies Magrudy’s is located in Al Forsan Central Mall in Khalifa City. You can find them here: https://goo.gl/maps/SgAJ2WpomHpvuKMG8 PE kits can also be purchased online by visiting https://magrudy.com/uniforms/RIS/ Hoodies will only be available in the new academic year. Further communication will be sent once they are available for purchase.
School Calendar Find our calendar online here: https://issuu.com/risabudhabi/docs/kcc_2022-2023_academic_calendar
Terms & Conditions Raha International School 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 ten working days, 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 5% 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.
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 reregistration 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
Raha International School Khalifa City Campus P.O. Box 34150, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates