Rawafed Private School

Rawafed Private School is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in the Al Bateen area, near Bateen Mall. It is accessible by car from across the city. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7334, Abu Dhabi.

The school offers Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2) in a separate unit, followed by Grades 1–4 taught in self-contained classes. Grades 5–12 are taught by specialist subject teachers across a broad high school program. The day begins with KG in the separate unit and then Grades 1–12 in standard classes.

Rawafed Private School operates as a private school in Abu Dhabi. It follows an American curriculum and is Cognia-accredited. The site does not publicly state whether the school is co-educational or single-sex.

There is no explicit SEN program or dedicated SEN facilities listed on the school site. Inclusion is referenced in Abu Dhabi policy guidance, which requires schools to accommodate learners with additional needs where possible; parents should inquire about specific SEN arrangements.

The school follows an American curriculum and holds Cognia accreditation, with no formal government affiliation stated.

Islamic Studies and Arabic are part of the curriculum; there is no stated religious affiliation for the school.

The school day starts at 7:30am; KG classes finish at 12:30pm and Grades 1–12 finish at 2:50pm.

The school operates a government-supported, school-owned transport system across the greater Abu Dhabi area. There are two bus services in the morning and two in the afternoon, plus buses for field trips. Each bus has a transportation assistant, drivers carry mobile phones, and the fleet is maintained to safety standards.

Tuition fees — per year and per term

- Pre-KG: Total AED 19,120. Registration fee (5%): AED 956. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 6,692 (first), AED 5,736 (second), AED 5,736 (third). Books: not listed.

- KG 1: Total AED 19,120. Registration fee (5%): AED 956. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 6,692 (first), AED 5,736 (second), AED 5,736 (third). Books: AED 750.

- KG 2: Total AED 20,250. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,013. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 7,087 (first), AED 6,075 (second), AED 6,075 (third). Books: AED 900.

- Grade 1: Total AED 25,190. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,260. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 8,816 (first), AED 7,557 (second), AED 7,557 (third). Books: AED 1,026.

- Grade 2: Total AED 26,420. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,321. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 9,247 (first), AED 7,926 (second), AED 7,926 (third). Books: AED 1,129.

- Grade 3: Total AED 27,740. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,387. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 9,709 (first), AED 8,322 (second), AED 8,322 (third). Books: AED 1,239.

- Grade 4: Total AED 28,770. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,439. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 10,069 (first), AED 8,631 (second), AED 8,631 (third). Books: AED 1,494.

- Grade 5: Total AED 30,100. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,505. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 10,535 (first), AED 9,030 (second), AED 9,030 (third). Books: AED 1,500.

- Grade 6: Total AED 30,100. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,505. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 10,535 (first), AED 9,030 (second), AED 9,030 (third). Books: AED 1,530.

- Grade 7: Total AED 32,470. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,624. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 11,364 (first), AED 9,741 (second), AED 9,741 (third). Books: AED 1,900.

- Grade 8: Total AED 32,470. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,624. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 11,364 (first), AED 9,741 (second), AED 9,741 (third). Books: AED 2,200.

- Grade 9: Total AED 35,040. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,752. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 12,264 (first), AED 10,512 (second), AED 10,512 (third). Books: AED 1,800.

- Grade 10: Total AED 37,530. Registration fee (5%): AED 1,877. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 13,135 (first), AED 11,259 (second), AED 11,259 (third). Books: AED 1,675.

- Grade 11: Total AED 40,200. Registration fee (5%): AED 2,010. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 14,070 (first), AED 12,060 (second), AED 12,060 (third). Books: AED 1,850.

- Grade 12: Total AED 42,970. Registration fee (5%): AED 2,149. Payment schedule (three installments): AED 15,039 (first), AED 12,891 (second), AED 12,891 (third). Books: AED 2,250.

Application / Registration fee

- The registration (application) fee is set at 5% of the tuition fee for the chosen grade; the specific 5% amount is shown alongside each grade above. The registration fee is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal before the beginning of the academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is billed in three installments (First Installment, Second Installment, Third Installment) as shown in the installment amounts for each grade above. Payments are expected in AED for cash/credit card transactions. Sender charges for bank transfers must be covered by the sender; proof of transfer should be emailed to the school to credit the student account.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed. Boarding is not indicated as an offered service.

Other costs and fees

- Books: The fee schedule lists specific book charges by grade where applicable (amounts shown above).
- Uniform: School uniform is available for purchase from a designated tailor; a separate uniform charge applies where applicable.
- Transportation: Bus transport is available for an additional separate fee; specific transport rates are charged separately.
- International examinations: International examinations (including SAT, TOEFL and MAP tests) are charged separately from the tuition and instalments.

Refund information

- The registration fee (5% of tuition) is non-refundable if the student withdraws before the beginning of the academic year. No additional refund policy details for tuition or other charges are specified in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Cash / Credit Card: Payments accepted in UAE Dirhams only.
- Cheque: Payable to Rawafed Private School and drawn on local banks.
- Bank transfer (wire): Bank name: First Abu Dhabi Bank. A/C No: 1011001500102019. IBAN: AE750351011001500102019. Applicable transfer fees are to be paid by the sender; indicate the student registration number on transfers and send proof of payment to ahmedkabeer@rawafedschool.com to credit the student account.

Contact for payments

- Landline: +971 2 666 2663. Email for payment proof: ahmedkabeer@rawafedschool.com.

The school reports about 1,700 students across 20 nationalities. The most common nationalities and the local-to-international student ratio are not published. The school emphasizes cultural diversity in its values.