Ranches Primary School

Ranches Primary School is located in Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits within the Arabian Ranches community, adjacent to the Ranches Souk. A large number of students walk, scoot, or cycle to school from nearby communities, with a Community Pass available to support independent travel for Years 4–6. For families traveling from farther afield, access to the school is by car or bus, and most families live within about a 15‑minute drive.

The school serves children aged 3 to 11 years, covering FS1 to Year 6. It provides the Early Years Foundation Stage and primary year groups, and offers a through‑school pathway to senior education.

Ranches Primary School follows a British curriculum and operates as a standalone primary school located in the Cognita family. It uses the National Curriculum of England and serves the Arabian Ranches community.

The Inclusion Department supports learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Gifted & Talented (G&T). English Language Learners (ELL) receive ESL provisions, with assessment via the WIDA Online platform conducted by the Head of Inclusion to determine appropriate support.

No formal country affiliation is stated. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and is part of the Cognita family of schools.

No religious affiliation is stated for the school.

Morning drop-offs run from roughly 7:30am to 8:00am, with specific entry points by year group. Nursery to Year 1–2 drop-offs are usually from 7:30am to 7:45am, with later entry for some year groups. Pick-ups begin from 1:00pm for Nursery and range up to 2:40pm for Years 4–6, with Friday timings typically earlier; Extra‑Curricular Activities (ECAs) extend the day to around 3:45pm. The school day structure is complemented by an ECA programme.

The school partners with Guardian One Transport LLC to provide a school bus service. Buses meet RTA safety standards, drivers are trained and a bus helper travels with each vehicle, and routes cover surrounding communities. Details of available routes and enrollment are handled directly with Guardian One Transport LLC; contact Ms. Ashna Sara Binu for arrangements, or reach the school's transport team for guidance.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee: AED 500 (AED 525 inclusive of VAT).
- Medical fee: AED 500 one-off (AED 525 inclusive of VAT).
- Deposit to secure a place: new pupils pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the annual tuition fee; returning pupils pay a 5% deposit. Both deposits are deducted from the annual tuition fee in line with KHDA regulations.

Tuition fees (per term and total by year group)

- Nursery (5 days): Term 1 AED 18,900; Term 2 AED 14,175; Term 3 AED 14,175; Total AED 47,250.

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): Term 1 AED 20,174; Term 2 AED 15,131; Term 3 AED 15,131; Total AED 50,436.

- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): Term 1 AED 20,174; Term 2 AED 15,131; Term 3 AED 15,131; Total AED 50,436.

- Year 1: Term 1 AED 24,657; Term 2 AED 18,493; Term 3 AED 18,493; Total AED 61,643.

- Year 2: Term 1 AED 24,657; Term 2 AED 18,493; Term 3 AED 18,493; Total AED 61,643.

- Year 3: Term 1 AED 24,657; Term 2 AED 18,493; Term 3 AED 18,493; Total AED 61,643.

- Year 4: Term 1 AED 24,657; Term 2 AED 18,493; Term 3 AED 18,493; Total AED 61,643.

- Year 5: Term 1 AED 24,657; Term 2 AED 18,493; Term 3 AED 18,493; Total AED 61,643.

- Year 6: Term 1 AED 24,657; Term 2 AED 18,493; Term 3 AED 18,493; Total AED 61,643.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or by three instalments: 40% in August (First Term), 30% in December (Second Term), and 30% in March (Third Term). Tuition fees exclude school lunches, transportation, and educational trips. Some extracurricular activities provided by external providers may incur additional charges.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: not applicable. Ranches Primary School is a day primary school for children aged 3 to 11 (FS1–Year 6).

Other costs and optional charges

- School lunches, transportation (school bus), and educational trips are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures. Extracurricular activities with external providers may carry additional fees.
- Uniform: pupils are required to wear the RPS school uniform from FS1 onwards; specific uniform guidelines are published by the school. Precise uniform purchase costs are not listed on the uniform guidance page.

Refund information

- Refunds are processed in accordance with KHDA regulations. Tuition fee refunds are subject to specific timelines and conditions with deductions applied based on the duration of enrolment. Deposits are generally non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances (for example, relocation outside the UAE) and are subject to official documentation. The official withdrawal request date is used to calculate refunds.

Fee policy and KHDA fact sheets

- The school follows KHDA guidance and publishes KHDA School Fees Fact Sheets that list mandatory and optional fees for each year group. Parents can refer to the KHDA fact sheets for a one-page summary of fees and permitted additional charges.

Fee payment options

- The school's public fees information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, which card types or bank transfer details). For available payment channels and instructions, contact the school's admissions or finance office.

Ranches Primary School describes its community as inclusive and diverse. The school does not publish an official breakdown of pupil nationalities, but it emphasizes an inclusive, diverse student body.