RIS Admissions
For over 10 years, RIS has welcomed students from all over the world, many of whom had previously followed different curricula. We are proud of our visible commitment to diversity and international mindedness.
Our main admissions intake is at the start of the academic year in September, however we admit students throughout the year depending on availability of places.
We have included the key admissions information below but we know that where families are transferring to Dubai from other countries, there may be many more considerations. For this reason, we would strongly advise you to contact our admissions team directly, so that we can provide you with individual guidance and support, particularly regarding documentation that may be required by the school and the UAE regulatory authorities.
Admissions Office
Our Admissions Office is located on the premises of Raffles International School.
Timings:
We are open from Monday to Friday - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Front Office: +9714 427 1200/1202/1203 or +971 559650584
Admissions Office: +9714 427 1205 or +971 559650584
Email: admissions@rafflesis.com
How to Apply
| Application |
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| To begin the admissions process please complete the Online Application Form. To request a call back for further information please fill in our Enquiry Form. |
| Assessment |
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Following receipt of your application and providing a space is available, a member of the admissions team will contact you to arrange an assessment/interview for your child(ren), FS1 to Year 13. Assessments take place between 9:00am and 11:00am Monday to Thursday at RIS by appointment only. Prospective students studying outside of Dubai may undertake the assessment in their current school, this arrangement is subject to conditions. There is a non-refundable AED 525 assessment fee, payable on the day of the assessment. Our school is fully inclusive and all efforts are made to accommodate different learning needs and styles. Students needing additional support may be admitted if assessment indicates that the school can offer that support and that with help, the child would benefit from learning in a mainstream classroom. |
| Evaluation |
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Once the assessment has taken place, a member of our senior academic team will review the results and previous school reports. Within 2 working days from the date of assessment, successful applicants will receive a formal offer letter valid for five days from receipt. If no places are available at the time, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified once a place becomes available. |
Admissions Requirements
If you are interested in applying to our school, please complete an Application Form.
YEAR GROUP EQUIVALENCE
Raffles International School is a 13-year system, please read this Year Group Equivalency information before completing the application form. Schools worldwide use different numbering conventions and follow different curriculums. It is common to find North American schools and those following the US Curriculum using a 12-year numbering format, and British schools and those following the National Curriculum for England and Wales using a 13-year numbering format.
Below is a table indicating Raffles International School numbering convention and the equivalent numbered class in schools following a 12 Grade numbering convention. RIS follows the 13 Year system.
| Typical Age of Student | 13 Year System | UK Stages | 12 GRADE SYSTEM, FOLLOWED BY SOME SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-18 | 13 | A Level | 12 |
| 16-17 | 12 | A Level | 11 |
| 15-16 | 11 | IGCSE | 10 |
| 14-15 | 10 | IGCSE | 9 |
| 13-14 | 9 | CS1 | 8 |
| 12-13 | 8 | CS1 | 7 |
| 11-12 | 7 | CS1 | 6 |
| 10-11 | 6 | UK NC | 5 |
| 9-10 | 5 | UK NC | 4 |
| 8-9 | 4 | UK NC | 3 |
| 7-8 | 3 | UK NC | 2 |
| 6-7 | 2 | UK NC | 1 |
| 5-6 | 1 | UK NC | KG 2 |
| 4-5 | FS2 | EYFS | KG 1 |
| 3-4 | FS1 | EYFS | Pre-KG |
General Printable Forms
RIS prides itself on maintaining open communication channels for parents should any concerns arise. The following forms are provided for you to use in such events.
Please complete the relevant forms and submit it at the reception.
- Health Policy & Clinic Forms
- Request Form for Admissions Cancellation
- Request Form for Withdrawal
- Leaving Student Survey
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