United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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All students must wear the designated school uniform and comply with the dress code. Uniforms must be purchased from the designated supplier ZAKS Store, with at least two complete sets recommended; branches are Al Barsha 1, Circle Mall JVC, Oasis Mall and Uptown Mirdif Mall, and uniforms can also be ordered online with home delivery. The policy includes detailed guidelines on skirt length, socks, shoes, makeup, jewellery and acceptable hairstyles.
The dining facilities offer healthy meal options to cater to the diverse international community. The cafeteria provides daily offerings via Kalo Hospitality, including a live egg station at breakfast, smoothie counters, freshly baked products, salads and sandwiches, and a variety of vegetarian and non‑vegetarian lunches. Primary students can order pre‑packaged meals delivered to classrooms, with payments and ordering managed through the Kalo mobile app.
RWA operates a house system to promote participation in school life. The school has house captains and sport leaders, with primary and secondary student leadership structures that support inter‑house activities and competitions.
Governance at RWA comprises a Board of Directors and an Advisory Council. The Board includes the owners and an independent member and oversees strategy, leadership appointments and financial stability; the Advisory Council represents parents and Innoventures Education management and meets several times a year. RWA is part of the Innoventures Education group.
Raffles World Academy is an IB World School in Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, offering the full IB continuum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. With over 1,900 students from more than 100 nationalities, it delivers PYP, MYP, DP and Career-Related Programmes with a 100% IB Diploma pass rate. Approximately 50 co-curricular activities are offered including Model UN and Duke of Edinburgh.