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If you're researching international schools in Ras al khaimah, United arab emirates, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Advanced Placement (AP), taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 12,000–48,000 AED, with the average sitting around 27,131. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Indian Public High School Ras Al Khaimah (opened 1986).
Compare 10 international schools in Ras al khaimah, United arab emirates. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AED 27,131), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Indian Public High School Ras Al Khaimah, established in 1986, is a CBSE-affiliated school offering KG through Grade 12 including Science and Commerce streams. With the motto 'Wisdom is better than Riches', the school emphasises character development alongside academics and provides bus transport, e-safety policies and a Parent Council.
The International School of Choueifat Ras Al Khaimah, founded in 1986, is part of the global SABIS Network operating in 21 countries across 5 continents. It offers a comprehensive international curriculum drawing from American (AP, SAT), British (IGCSE, AS/A Level) and UAE national systems. With over 1,000 alumni accepted to universities in 40+ countries, the school features the SABIS Student Life Organisation at its heart.
Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah, established in 2021, is a CBSE school in Al Dhait region serving KG1 through Class XI. Led by Principal Deepa Vinod, who won the 2024 RAK Educational Excellence Award, the school received a MOE 'Good' rating as the only CBSE school in RAK to achieve this. It features a STEAM and Robotics Lab, swimming pools, football field and modern classrooms.
RAK Academy is Ras Al Khaimah's leading international school system with three campuses (Khuzam, Al Hamra and Al Rams) serving over 2,300 students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Offering both British National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate pathways including PYP and IB Diploma, the school is rated Very Good in the 2025 UAE School Inspection Framework and Good in BSO inspection.
GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah is a British curriculum school offering Pre-KG through Grade 12 in Seih Al Uraibi. Led by Principal Rob Commons, the school combines tradition with innovation as part of the GEMS Education network. Students prepare for GCSE and A-Level examinations and have gained acceptance to 1,050 universities across 53 countries, including 66 of the world's top 100.
Ras Al Khaimah American Academy, established in 2008, serves over 1,200 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school implements the United States Common Core State Standards alongside Next Generation Science Standards, with all core instructional content delivered in English. Ministry of Education syllabi govern Arabic, Islamic Education, and Arabic Social Studies to integrate Emirati values. High school students can access Advanced Placement courses and selective electives like French, drama, or business economics. Classrooms utilize one-to-one mobile computing devices across all grade levels to reinforce digital learning. A distinctive program is the RAKAA Scheherazade Project, an action research initiative combining cultural storytelling with literacy development. Outside regular coursework, students participate in the Human Fraternity Project, annual book fairs, and the student-run RAKAA Souq marketplace. Supervised daily bus services link the campus directly to local residential areas like AlDhait and AlHamra, making regional transit straightforward for commuting families.
Ideal English School Ras Al Khaimah is a CBSE-affiliated Indian private co-educational school located in Al Mamourah, Ras Al Khaimah. Established in 1992, it offers Kindergarten to Grade 10 and follows the CBSE curriculum with an emphasis on continuous evaluation rather than high-stakes exams. The school organizes the academic year from April to March, with KG students receiving regular assessments and older grades using an 8-point scholastic grade and a five-point co-scholastic scale, complemented by annual internal assessments. The 6 Cs—Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Culture, and Connectivity—guide learning informally across subjects. Students benefit from facilities, including a library, an auditorium, a clinic, and an ICT Lab with 40 computers, plus dedicated science and mathematics labs and an English Language Lab. A four-house system—Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Topaz—fosters teamwork and leadership through house activities. Notable clubs include Literature, Science, and Arts, along with a Malayalam language club supporting cultural engagement.
St. Mary Private High School Ras Al Khaimah, opened in 2019, provides a structured British curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage up to Year 13. Students prepare for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, alongside mandatory Ministry of Education subjects like Arabic and Moral Education. The modern campus features over 50 classrooms, a large library, spacious indoor play areas, and an electronic meal system via the Smart Canteen application. A signature element of the school is its ACE Approach, which centers on academic excellence, character development, and engagement. Under this framework, character growth is explicitly driven by the CARES principles: Compassion, Accountability, Responsibility, Excellence, and Stewardship. Additionally, the school collapses its regular timetable every six weeks for dedicated activity days. These days feature student house competitions and specialized clubs, including the Science Club, Chess Club, and Environment Club, alongside sports like football, volleyball, cricket, and basketball for student fitness.
The WellSpring Private School in Ras Al Khaimah is a Cognia-accredited college preparatory school serving Pre-K through Grade 12. With an average class size of 18, a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio and students from 51 nationalities, the school follows an American AP curriculum. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1,167 and graduates have been accepted to 27 college destinations.
Emirates National School Ras Al Khaimah is part of the Emirates National Schools network, established by Presidential Decree and opened in 2002. The Ras Al Khaimah campus offers the American curriculum and is an IB World School delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). The school aligns UAE MOE standards for Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Studies with the Colorado Academic Standards for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, Computer Science and Social Studies. AP courses are available for Grades 11–12, and IB Diploma Programme courses for Grades 11–12 prepare students for external exams; the IB Diploma or IB Course Certificates may be awarded in addition to the ENS diploma. Five ENS campuses offer the IB continuum. The school promotes Global Citizenship and Community Engagement through service initiatives and UAE cultural events; ASA runs eight-week blocks for Grades 1–12. This combination supports students pursuing diverse international opportunities.
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