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If you're researching international schools in Ras al khaimah, United arab emirates offering American Curriculum, 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 16,900–48,000 AED, with the average sitting around 30,694. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like The International School of Choueifat Ras Al Khaimah (opened 1986).
Compare 4 American Curriculum international schools in Ras al khaimah, United arab emirates. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AED 30,694), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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