RAK Academy - Al Hamra vs RAK Academy - Al Rams

	R RAK Academy - Al Hamra Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates	R RAK Academy - Al Rams Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 18,700 - 72,500	Fees / year AED 500 - 32,291
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 707	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened 1975
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, on the outskirts of Al Hamra Village.	Location Located in the Al Rams community, the northernmost campus of RAK Academy. The campus is state-of-the-art and purpose-built. It serves Pre-K to Grade 5 as a British Primary school. The Early Years Programme includes Pre-K and KG1 with a bi-lingual English and Arabic approach.
Stages	Stages Pre-K to Grade 5 (British Primary). Early Years uses a bi-lingual approach (English and Arabic). A secondary campus expansion is planned for 2026-2027.	Stages Early Years (Pre-K and KG1) and Primary School (Grade 1-5).
School type	School type —	School type British Primary curriculum
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Arab Emirates
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application fee: AED 500 (non-deductible; payable at initial application). - Registration fee (deductible from the first term's tuition): Pre-KG / KG1 / KG2 – AED 1,000; Grades 1–5 – AED 1,500; Grades 6–12 – AED 2,000. This registration/re-registration charge must be paid by the deadline in the admission offer to secure a place and is deducted from Term 1 tuition. Tuition fees – Al Hamra (term and annual amounts by year group) - Pre-K: Term 1 AED 7,480; Term 2 AED 5,610; Term 3 AED 5,610; Annual AED 18,700. - KG1: Term 1 AED 9,925; Term 2 AED 7,440; Term 3 AED 7,440; Annual AED 24,805. - KG2: Term 1 AED 12,435; Term 2 AED 9,320; Term 3 AED 9,320; Annual AED 31,075. - Grade 1: Term 1 AED 13,380; Term 2 AED 10,030; Term 3 AED 10,030; Annual AED 33,440. - Grade 2: Term 1 AED 13,600; Term 2 AED 10,195; Term 3 AED 10,195; Annual AED 33,990. - Grade 3: Term 1 AED 13,600; Term 2 AED 10,195; Term 3 AED 10,195; Annual AED 33,990. - Grade 4: Term 1 AED 14,520; Term 2 AED 10,890; Term 3 AED 10,890; Annual AED 36,300. - Grade 5: Term 1 AED 14,520; Term 2 AED 10,890; Term 3 AED 10,890; Annual AED 36,300. - Grade 6 (Al Hamra Secondary): Approved annual fee AED 66,000; Term 1 AED 26,400; Term 2 AED 19,800; Term 3 AED 19,800. - Grade 7 (Al Hamra Secondary): Approved annual fee AED 68,500; Term 1 AED 27,400; Term 2 AED 20,550; Term 3 AED 20,550. - Grade 8 (Al Hamra Secondary): Approved annual fee AED 72,500; Term 1 AED 29,000; Term 2 AED 21,750; Term 3 AED 21,750. Discounts and special fee arrangements - Full-payment discount: 5% discount on total tuition if the full year is paid by the Term 1 due date. 3% discount applies to amounts covering Term 2 and Term 3 if paid by the Term 2 due date. - Sibling discounts: 3rd child 15% of tuition; 4th child 20%; 5th child or more 25%. - Al Hamra Secondary special discounts: a 25% Loyalty Discount applies to students who were enrolled in any RAK Academy school during AY2025/26 and who continue into Al Hamra Secondary (Grades 6–8); a 20% New Joiner Discount applies to students who are new to RAK Academy and enroll in Al Hamra Secondary for AY2026/27. These discounts are applied against the DOK-approved annual fee and may be applied for the lifetime of continuous enrolment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Parents/guardians receive a personalized invoice before each term. Tuition is invoiced termly. Due date: payment is required at least two (2) weeks before the start of each term. Failure to pay Term 1 fees by the due date may result in denial of classroom access, withholding of reports/references/exam results, or the loss of the student's place. - Tuition must be paid by the due date; the school may offer discounts, payment plans, or scholarships subject to internal approval. Late or unpaid fees have the consequences described above. Exclusions and additional charges - Examination fees (external examinations such as IGCSE, A-levels, IB) are not included in tuition and are billed separately for Grades 10–12 according to the qualifications selected. Parents receive personalized invoices for these exam charges. - Uniform: all students must wear the school uniform; uniform purchases are made through the school-approved uniform provider and are paid separately by parents. - Other optional services are charged separately by external providers: bus transport (external operator), canteen (canteen operator subscription), and external paid clubs/activities. Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for Al Hamra; boarding fees do not apply. Refunds and withdrawal deductions - Application fees are non-refundable if a place is offered and the parent chooses not to accept it. Registration fees are refundable only if a written withdrawal is submitted to Admissions at least two weeks before the start of the new academic year; refunds for registration fees may be considered in extenuating circumstances (for example relocation) with supporting documentation. - Tuition refund deductions (applied per term based on the withdrawal request date): - If the student was enrolled for two weeks or less: one month's fees will be deducted. - If enrolled between two weeks and one month: two months' fees will be deducted. - If enrolled for over one month: the full-term fees will be deducted. - Any advance payment discounts received will be deducted from the refundable amount. - Refund processing takes a minimum of 22 working days from receipt of a complete signed withdrawal form with required documents; bank charges apply to refunds. Payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment methods: RAKBANK Skiply app (Skiply), credit card, cash, cheque (payable to RAK ACADEMY), bank transfer / payment link / direct cash deposit. Parents should include student name, grade, and invoice number with any payment and may email a scanned bank deposit slip to accounts@rakacademy.org. All payments should be net of bank charges. - Bank details (for bank transfer/direct deposit): - Account name: RAS AL KHAIMAH ACADEMY - Account number: 0002-116084-001 - Bank: RAK Bank, Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - SWIFT Code: NRAKAEAK - IBAN: AE-87-040-0000-002-116084-001.	Fee details Application Fee - A non-deductible application fee of AED 500 is payable upon initial application. The school cannot conduct the initial assessment until this fee is paid; the application fee is non-refundable if a place is offered and the place is not accepted. Registration / Re-registration Fee (new and returning students) - Registration fees are payable to secure a seat and are deducted from the first term's tuition invoice. Amounts: - Pre-KG, KG1 and KG2: AED 1,000. - Grades 1 to 5: AED 1,500. - Grades 6 to 12: AED 2,000 (listed for completeness; Al Rams serves Pre-K to Grade 5). - Registration fee must be paid within the deadline in the admission offer; until received the seat is not secure. Tuition fees — RAK Academy Al Rams (Pre-K to Grade 5) - Fees are shown as the DOK-approved annual fee, the Al Rams campus special 5% tuition discount (annual), and the term-by-term instalments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). All amounts are in AED. - Pre-K: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 18,700. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 17,765. - Term 1: AED 7,106; Term 2: AED 5,330; Term 3: AED 5,330. - KG1: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 24,805. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 23,565. - Term 1: AED 9,426; Term 2: AED 7,069; Term 3: AED 7,069. - KG2: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 31,075. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 29,521. - Term 1: AED 11,809; Term 2: AED 8,856; Term 3: AED 8,856. - Grade 1: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 33,440. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 31,768. - Term 1: AED 12,707; Term 2: AED 9,530; Term 3: AED 9,530. - Grade 2: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 33,990. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 32,291. - Term 1: AED 12,916; Term 2: AED 9,687; Term 3: AED 9,687. - Grade 3: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 33,990. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 32,291. - Term 1: AED 12,916; Term 2: AED 9,687; Term 3: AED 9,687. - Grade 4: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 36,300. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 34,485. - Term 1: AED 13,794; Term 2: AED 10,346; Term 3: AED 10,346. - Grade 5: - DOK Approved Annual Fee: AED 36,300. - Annual with Al Rams 5% discount: AED 34,485. - Term 1: AED 13,794; Term 2: AED 10,346; Term 3: AED 10,346. Billing schedule and payment terms - Parents/guardians receive a personalized invoice before each term; termly tuition invoices are due two (2) weeks before the start of each term. Students whose Term 1 fees are unpaid by the due date will be declined access to the classroom. - Discounts and deductions: - A 5% discount applies when the full year's tuition is paid by the Term 1 due date. - A 3% discount applies when Term 2 and Term 3 fees are paid by the Term 2 due date. - The Al Rams campus receives a special 5% discount applied against the DOK Approved Annual Fee (shown above). - Sibling discounts: 3rd child 15% of tuition; 4th child 20%; 5th child or more 25%. - Consequences of non-payment: late or unpaid fees may result in withholding of reports, references or examination results, loss of the student's place, and temporary or permanent exclusion. Parents are encouraged to contact the Finance Department if experiencing payment difficulties. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable for RAK Academy Al Rams. The Al Rams campus provides day primary education (Pre-K to Grade 5). Other costs and optional services - Uniform: All students must wear the school uniform; uniforms are purchased by parents through the school-approved uniform provider. - Transportation: Bus transport is an optional service provided by an external bus operator and is paid to that operator directly. - Canteen and external clubs: Canteen services and any external paid clubs/activities are paid directly to the respective operators. - Examination fees: Tuition fees do not include fees for external examinations (e.g., IGCSE, A-levels, IB). Examination fees are billed separately for the relevant grades. (Al Rams serves Pre-K to Grade 5; external examination charges apply at the appropriate secondary grades elsewhere in the academy.) Refund information and withdrawal deductions - Application fees: non-refundable when a place is offered and not accepted. - Registration fees: refundable provided a written withdrawal application is submitted to Admissions at least two (2) weeks before the start of the new academic year; refunds for extenuating circumstances (for example family relocation) may be considered with supporting documentation. - Tuition refund schedule (per term, based on withdrawal request date): - If the student was enrolled for two weeks or less: one month's fees will be deducted from any refund. - If the student was enrolled for between two weeks and one month: two months' fees will be deducted. - If the student was enrolled for over one month: the full-term fees will be deducted. - Refund processing: the refund process takes a minimum of 22 working days from receipt of the complete signed withdrawal form and supporting documents; bank charges apply to refunds. Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: - RAKBANK Skiply App (Skiply). - Credit card, cash, or cheque (payable to RAK ACADEMY). - Bank transfer / payment link / direct cash deposit. - Bank payment instructions: - Payments should include the student name, grade and invoice number so they can be traced; parents should email a scanned copy of the bank deposit slip to accounts@rakacademy.org. All fees must be net of bank charges. - Bank details provided for electronic transfers (AED): - Account Name: RAS AL KHAIMAH ACADEMY. - Account Number: 0002-116084-001. - Bank Name: RAK Bank. - SWIFT Code: NRAKAEAK. - IBAN: AE-87-040-0000-002-116084-001.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British curriculum. Early Years Programme uses a bi-lingual approach (English and Arabic). Primary Years follow a British Curriculum pathway adapted to the UAE context, with bespoke learning programmes and a clear progression to RAK Academy Khuzam Secondary. Pre-K to Grade 5 (British Primary).	Curriculum details British curriculum taught from Pre-K to Grade 5. Early Years uses a bi-lingual approach in English and Arabic with a world-class adult-to-child ratio. Primary Years follows a British Curriculum pathway adapted to the UAE context and supports a transition to RAK Academy Khuzam Secondary. The curriculum includes AI, Robotics, and Science as key pillars of learning.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio World-class adult-to-child ratio in Early Years.	Student teacher ratio World-class adult-to-child ratio.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Seamless transition to RAK Academy Khuzam Secondary for secondary education.	Higher education progression —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions RAK Academy Al Hamra accepts students from Pre-K to Grade 5 (British Primary). The admission process for joining RAK Academy is designed to be straightforward and involves three steps. 1) Application: Submit an online application to the Admissions Office along with the required documents. An AED 500 application fee applies. Prepare to provide documents including the child's birth certificate, passport, residence visa and Emirates ID, sponsors' passports and Emirates IDs, recent medical/vaccination records, most recent school reports, any diagnostic testing or educational assessments if applicable, any psychological assessments if applicable, and the family book (UAE only). 2) Documentation: Submit the documents to the Admissions Office. A placement assessment and the next steps will proceed once all items have been received. 3) Assessment: The Admissions team reviews the application and documents; if places are available, you will receive an invitation to submit further information and/or schedule an assessment. If the assessment is successful and a place is available, an offer is sent by email within 48 hours. To secure the place, a deposit must be paid within 7 days along with a signed offer letter. Seats cannot be held without receipt of the deposit.	Admissions 1. Program and age: Pre-K through Grade 5; British Primary curriculum. The campus is state-of-the-art and purpose-built, serving more than 300 primary students in a safe, positive learning environment. Early Years uses a bi-lingual approach (English and Arabic) with a world-class adult-to-child ratio to support language, mathematics and scientific development. 2. Begin the admissions process: Start by registering your child through the registration process or via the online Apply Now entry point. The Admissions Office welcomes inquiries and will guide applicants through the next steps. Contact can be made by emailing admission@rakacademy.org or calling 8007252. 3. Communication and information sharing: Use the provided contact channels to ask questions, submit required documents, and track the status of the application. The Admissions Office can be reached at admission@rakacademy.org or 8007252. Timely communication and ongoing dialogue with families are encouraged. 4. Transition to secondary: RAK Academy Al Rams coordinates with RAK Academy Khuzam Secondary to ensure a seamless transfer for graduating primary students. An upper primary specialist support programme helps prepare students for secondary education and facilitates the move to Khuzam Secondary. The school emphasizes continuity of learning from primary to secondary.
Scholarships	Scholarships RAK Academy Scholarships are available for the Academic Year 2026–2027, with up to 100% scholarships for students entering Grades 4 to 12. All scholarships are renewable annually and continue until Grade 12, subject to meeting the required academic standards. Emirati Scholarship is available to UAE nationals (Grades 4–12). Academic Excellence Scholarship is open to all students (Grades 4–12). Talent & Sports Scholarship is open to all students (Grades 4–12). IB DP Scholarship is open to all students (Grades 11–12). Qualifications to apply include that students from all nationalities can apply and that students can be currently enrolled at RAK Academy or at another school. Scholarship applications require completing the online scholarship application form and scheduling the assessment; the scholarship committee conducts candidate screening and interviews to determine eligibility. Criteria for ongoing eligibility include: for Grades 4–8, minimum of Grade 5 in English, Mathematics, and Science; for GCSE, minimum Grade 4 in English, Mathematics, and Science; for A Level, minimum Grade B in all subjects; for IB Diploma, minimum Grade 5 in all subjects. CAT4 is used as a diagnostic assessment to inform learning potential during the scholarship process.	Scholarships —
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