United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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RIS uniform is supplied by Zaks Uniforms, with branches in Al Barsha, Motor City and Jumeirah Beach Centre and an online store at zaksstore.com. It is recommended to have at least two complete sets, including the regular school uniform and the RIS PE kit before attending; RIS ties and scarves are optional for Secondary, and PARIS (the parent association) operates a pre-loved uniform service.
RIS uses Kalo Hospitality to run its cafeterias. Daily offerings include a live egg station for breakfast, smoothie counters, freshly baked bakery items, salads and sandwiches, and a hot lunch with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Primary students can order pre-packaged meal boxes delivered to classrooms; meals and menus are accessible via the Kalo mobile app, which supports viewing menus, topping up funds, and pre-ordering meals.
RIS is governed by a Board of Directors and an Advisory Council; the Board includes the owners and an independent member. RIS is a proud member of the Innoventures Education family.
Raffles International School is a British curriculum school in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, serving around 1,340 students from almost 100 nationalities. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1, the school delivers IGCSEs, A-Levels and BTEC pathways from FS1 to Year 13. It achieves 42% of GCSE grades at A or above and 100% university acceptance for Year 13 students. The 315,000 sq ft campus overlooks the Burj Al Arab.