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The campus is a purpose-built facility occupying almost 315,000 square feet in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, close to the beach and opposite Burj Al Arab. At the heart of the school are three large bright atriums with classrooms opening onto shared spaces to encourage collaboration. The facilities include extensive sporting venues such as competition and training swimming pools, a large sports hall, cricket nets, a multi-use games area, a large playing field and astroturf spaces for outdoor activities. A dedicated music suite, IT facilities and drama spaces support arts and technology across the curriculum. The school also provides specialist learning spaces, a library, a cafeteria and a medical clinic to support student well-being and inquiry.
RIS offers extensive on-site sports facilities, including competition and training swimming pools, a large sports hall, cricket nets, a multi-use games area, a large playing field and astroturf open spaces around the campus. These spaces support PE lessons and a broad co-curricular sports programme. The school coaches more than 40 sports teams, with offerings in football, touch rugby, athletics and volleyball. The mix of indoor and outdoor facilities enables year-round practice and competitions.
STEM labs are available in both primary and secondary sections, alongside dedicated science labs and computer labs. There is a school library for learning and research, and a cafeteria as well as a fully equipped medical clinic on site. A dedicated music suite, IT facilities and drama spaces support arts and technology across the curriculum, complemented by a broad range of specialist learning spaces. These facilities collectively support inquiry, collaboration and project-based learning.
RIS provides a comprehensive co-curricular activities programme with a wide range of sporting, academic and artistic clubs active on a daily basis. The school also maintains an extensive inter-school sports programme with particular strengths in football, volleyball and swimming.
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.
