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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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The school positions Pastoral Care at the heart of its approach to holistic development, focusing on students' social, emotional, and personal well-being. It includes mentorship programs, student leadership opportunities, and access to counsellors to support emotional and social development. SEL is embedded in the IB framework, guiding students to develop attributes from the IB Learner Profile. The Inclusion Team provides targeted support for SEND, TAG, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, helping address social-emotional needs within a whole-school approach.
The Inclusion Team offers tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), those who are gifted and talented (TAG), and students needing English language support (EAL). The school also has a dedicated Learning Support team to meet the needs of students with mild–moderate learning difficulties as well as those who are gifted and talented. Identification procedures involve CAT4 testing during admissions and teacher referrals, with the Inclusion team implementing appropriate support based on SEND, TAG, or EAL needs. Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework informs the inclusion provisions, developed as part of the school's strategic improvement plan.
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is available for primary students via pull-out or in-class support provided by the Inclusion team. In the secondary school, students with EAL attend English Language Acquisition lessons within the Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework. The Inclusion Team coordinates EAL support across both primary and secondary sections. Admissions data and referrals are used to identify EAL needs as part of the inclusion process.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a warm, nurturing Pastoral Care system described as the heartbeat of the school, with mentorship programs, student leadership, and counselling services. The on-site clinic provides primary and preventive healthcare, staffed by a DHA-licensed doctor and two DHA-licensed nurses, and coordinates with staff and parents for student health needs. Counselling services are part of Pastoral Care, contributing to emotional and social support for students. Safeguarding policies reinforce safe and supportive environments with clearly defined roles and procedures.
The Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy states that the health, safety, and well-being of all children are paramount and safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Staff must report any suspected or disclosed abuse to the designated child protection officer (DCPO) within 48 hours, and the DCPO will coordinate a school-based response that may include the doctor, nurse, counsellor, and leadership. Procedures include interviewing staff, gathering information, referrals to external agencies when needed, and maintaining confidential records. The policy references UAE law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and requires safer recruitment, training, and ongoing monitoring of safeguarding practices.
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.
