Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah

Delhi Private School (DPS) Ras Al Khaimah is a part of the renowned Delhi Public Schools located across the UAE. Established in April 2020, this co-educational aims to match the academic excellence attained by the DPS Dubai and DPS Sharjah over the years.

DPS Ras Al Khaimah follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum– an Indian curriculum acknowledged throughout the world. Currently, the school is catering to the educational needs of students in kindergarten to Grade 7. The school has plans to expand its educational programme till the senior secondary stage in the upcoming years.

Majority of students at this school are Indians; however, students of other nationalities can also be found. They are taught by a team of experienced and qualified teachers, predominantly from India. The maximum class size for kindergarten is 25 students and for the rest of the grades is 30 students. The teacher to student ratio is 1:15.

The school has a spacious campus in Khalifa Bin Zayed City in Al Dhait region of Ras Al Khaimah. The facilities are excellent and support academic and non-academic provisions. Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the school.

Delhi Private School RAK is located at the Khalifa Bin Zayed City in Al Dhait South, Ras Al Khaimah. The nearby residential communities from DPS RAK are:

• Al Dhait North
• Mina Al Arab
• Khuzam
• Al Kharran

Al Dhait North – the smallest of the subcommunities of Al Dhait, is one of the nearest communities from the school. It is a family-friendly community known for its outstanding villas and road networks. Residents find all the living amenities within communities. Those looking for a peaceful residential neighbourhood with urban lifestyle amenities can opt for old-themed villas in Khuzam. Other nearby options include residential spaces in Al Kharran and Mina Al Arab.

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DPS RAK has a campus sprawling over 500,000 sq. ft. with impressive school facilities. Delhi Private School has smart classrooms that are equipped with interactive screens.

To support the curriculum, the school has a STEAM and robotics lab. The school also has computer labs with updated computers and internet connection. The specialised rooms at the campus include art rooms, dance rooms, story corners and special education cells.

There also exists a library stocked with a plethora of books and reading materials. The school also has an outdoor football field, cricket field, swimming pool, multipurpose halls, play areas and activity areas. Other major facilities are clinics, elevators, a book and uniform store and a prayer area.

Delhi Private School Ras al Khaimah is located close to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Centre in Al Dhait South, Ras Al Khaimah. Those interested in visiting the school can access Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Muhammad Bin Salem Road, connecting the school with nearby residential communities.

Several reasons make DPS RAK an excellent option for parents seeking Indian school in the emirate.

The school follows a holistic education programme, which focuses on the all-round development of students. DPS RAK is the CBSE school in the UAE that is following the footsteps of its sister branches in Dubai and Sharjah. The school has modified its syllabus to align with the vision of the school and to meet the modern educational needs of students. In upcoming years, the school has plans to expand school following the same curricular approaches.

Another alluring feature of this school is its inclusive ethos and policies. Students from all backgrounds, religious and abilities are warmly welcomed. The value-based education and service-before-self motto teach students to show empathy, responsibility and care towards others. All this results in a nurturing environment where students thrive and prospers.

DPS Ras Al Khaimah considers parents and other stakeholders as a valuable part of the organisation. The school has established a system that allows parents to take part in creating a vibrant and harmonious environment. Furthermore, the school uses the resources to keep parents informed about the progress made by students.

The school also follows the holistic approach for its co-scholastic programme. Many enrichment activities, such as sports, arts and academics, are offered to prepare well-rounded students. Students are encouraged to participate in these events and showcase their skills to their peers and teachers.

Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah caters to the educational needs of students in KG1 to Grade 7. The phases of education at DPS RAK is as follows:

The school has plans to expand the school in upcoming years.

Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum for its education programme. All the other DPS branches also follow the same educational framework. It is a highly structured Indian curriculum that focuses on developing strong academic foundations to develop socially responsible and academically proficient students.

The specifics for each phase of education at this school are as follows:

Kindergarten Curriculum

At this stage, the school aims to develop foundational skills among students. The school uses play-and-learn and informal teaching methods to teach students how to act as a part of society and understand the world around them.

Primary Curriculum

In the primary stage, students are gradually introduced to a more formal learning method based on the CBSE framework. The subjects taught to students in the primary stage are:

• English
• Science
• Mathematics
• Arabic
• Hindi or French
• Islamic Studies
• Social Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Physical Education

Please note that Arabic and Islamic Education are included within the curriculum as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum.

The school follows a practice approach to teach concepts and build cross-curricular links. Students completing Grade 5 education are ready to enter the next academic endeavour.

Middle School Curriculum

In the middle school stage, the school continues to adopt the CBSE curricular framework for its education programme. Similar subjects are taught to students with increasing levels of difficulty after each grade. At this stage, the school aims to prepare students for external board examinations in the subsequent phase of education.

The academic year at Delhi Private School starts in April and ends in March.

• The first term begins in April and ends in June. Students then go on a two-month summer break that ends in August.
• The classes resume with the start of the second term in September. The term ends in mid of December. This is followed by a three-week winter break till the end of December.
• The third term starts in January and ends in March.

The admission process at Delhi Private School is straightforward. To apply, register your child online by submitting the online application form. To apply, parents have to create an ID on the school’s online registration system. Please note that an ID can only be created when admissions are open.

Once an ID is created, parents need to login via the credentials and fill out the admission form. Please fill out the form with the authentic information. The school reserves the right to cancel the admission at any time in case of discrepancies.

A printed copy of the form is also required for the subsequent process. After registering your child, the school will send you a confirmation email and text message on the provided contact information. Afterwards, the school will send you another text message or email with the date to pay the registration fee and list of other formalities to proceed with the admission process. The documents necessary to start the process are:

• Printed application form (must be completed)
• A copy of the candidate’s birth certificate
• A copy of the candidate’s passport with a valid UAE residence visa (or application for a visa)
• A copy of Emirates ID (or the copy of the application for Emirates ID)

The registration fee is AED 500 (exclusive of VAT) which will be adjusted in the tuition fee for the first term.

The age-grade guideline is as follows:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st December (for schools beginning in September). Source: DPS RAK

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

After submitting the required documents and deposit, the school will send a confirmation email and text message. Students will then be invited for an interactive session (for admission in KG1) and entrance test (for admission in KG2 and above).

Successful candidates will be offered admission. For more information, read the admission process at Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah.

The fee structure for Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah:

The tuition fee includes charges for Learning Management System (LMS) and Radio Frequency Identity Card (RFID) but does not include charges for extra-curricular activities, field trips and other aspects of school life.

The fee can be paid via cash, cheque or bank transfer. The banking details are as follows:

• Bank Name: Emirates NBD Bank, Ras Al Khaimah Main branch
• Account Number: 1015613529901
• IBAN: AE850260001015613529901
• Swift Code: EBILAEAD

For more information, check out the fee structure of Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah.

Currently, the school does not have any scholarship programmes for its students.

The school has a canteen where students have access to fresh hot and cold food items. All the food products available at the canteen are prepared in a hygienic environment using new raw materials. The food items at the campus are prepared considering the nutritions required by students in their developmental stage. Additionally, students can also bring home-packed lunch boxes. However, the school prohibits nuts, pork and fizzy drinks.

Delhi Private School in Ras Al Khaimah offers safe and reliable transportation service to students. To ensure highest safety standards and professional behaviour, the school has outsourced its transport operations to Al Saraya Transport Services.

Al Saraya Transport Services is an experienced transport solution provider in the Ras Al Khaimah Emirate that provides transport services for various schools and other educational institutions. They own a fleet of well-maintained buses with exceptional safety features, such as video surveillance, Global Positional Surveillance (GPS) tracking and RFID identification for attendance.

For more information, contact the school’s administration or visit the official website of Al Saraya Transport Services.

DPS Ras Al Khaimah is a day-only school. It does not offer any boarding or accommodation facilities to students. Those finding it difficult to reach school on time can avail the school transport service. Parents can also move the communities close to the school. If interested, read the residential neighbourhoods near Delhi Private School RAK at the beginning of this guide.

Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah does not offer any holiday camps to students. To keep students busy, parents can enrol their kids in holiday camps provided by external camp agencies.

Sport is an important part of the non-academic lives of students at Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah. Several sports-related facilities are available at the campus to help students live a healthy and active life. Students that are interested in outdoor sports activities can take part in football and cricket. For this DPS RAK has dedicated fields for football and cricket. Additionally, the school has multipurpose halls for indoor sports and school activities.

The school also has a swimming pool that is used to teach swimming and for physical education. There also exist play areas for young learners to play and explore the outdoor environment.

Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah considers extracurricular activities crucial to the all-round development of a child. Such activities allow students to discover their hidden potential and showcase their talents. The school celebrates various national and international events where students wear ethnic costumes and learn about their cultures.

DPS also arranges environmental awareness programmes, such as plantation drives, to keep students aware of their social responsibilities. Similarly, the school organises sports events and other activities to balance the academic and non-academic aspects of students’ lives at the campus.

Delhi Private School does not have a dedicated after-school care programme. The after-school care at the school is in the form of extracurricular activities.

The school has clinics equipped with resources to take care of students and staff in medical emergencies. They are run by experienced nurses and doctors that operate as per the guidelines of the relevant authorities.

Several modes of communication are available for teachers and parents to communicate with each other. Parent-teacher conferences are the primary mode of communication between parents and teachers. The school conducts these conferences throughout the year where teachers and parents discuss the progress made by students.

The school also has an official website for parents, teachers, students and the wider community to access information on campus, admission and fee, educational programme and much more. The website also has a blog section where the school shares recent developments and innovative insights on different issues. Similarly, the school pages on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, are for latest updates and media galleries. The school also has an online admission platform through which interested parents can register their kids.

Delhi Private School (DPS) also has WhatsApp groups where teachers and parents of students studying in the same classrooms are added. Here, they can ask urgent questions to class teachers and vice versa.

Parents can reach the school by submitting their queries on the contact us form.

• Address: near Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Khalifa Bin Zayed City, Al Dhait South, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Telephone:  +971-56-9640823 or +971-50-4607790
• Email: info@dpsrasalkhaimah.com
• Official Website
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