Emirates National Schools, Ras Al Khaimah

Located in Al Dhait, Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah offers education based on the American curriculum in combination with IB (International Baccalaureate) programs that include Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

Emirates National Schools (ENS) Ras Al Khaimah is one of the six campuses owned by the Emirates National Schools. Its sister schools operate in Dubai, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Both Abu Dhabi-based ENS schools were established by the Presidential Decree and are owned by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. The first branch opened in 2002 in Muhammad Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The most recent addition to the school network in the UAE is ENS RAK that opened in 2015.

Emirates National Schools in RAK offers accommodation for the teaching members of the staff at a short distance from the school campus. Also, the school has made its mark as one of the best schools in Ras Al Khaimah.

You can also read our school guides on:

• Emirates National Schools – Al Nahyan
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This Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah review includes information regarding the curriculum, tuition fees, admission process and various facilities offered by the school. This guide can benefit parents looking for quality schooling options in RAK for their children.

• Location: Al Dhait
• School fees: AED 16,900 - AED 33,000
• Curriculum: American / IB
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

Located in the RAK Education Zone, Emirates National Ras Al Khaimah School is close to a few residential communities, including:

• Al Dhait South
• Al Dhait North
• Al Nadiyah
• Al Duhaisah

The nearest residential neighbourhood is Al Dhait South. The community is well-known for its massive affordable villas. Residents can find several lifestyle amenities like restaurants, supermarkets, schools and entertainment spots in proximity.

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The spacious campus has impressive facilities for a productive learning environment. Airy and colourful classrooms ensure that teachers conduct lively and engaging lessons every day. Interactive whiteboards installed in the classrooms make it easier for teachers and children to get used to technology and gadgets.

Facilities like IT suites, libraries and science labs are present on-site to support the learning processes. Students wanting to pursue physical education or sports can make the most of the huge outdoor space, indoor swimming pools and a gym. You will also find a large cafeteria and a medical facility at ENS RAK.

You can buy Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah uniforms from the vendors listed below:

• Technical Scissors Company
• Emirates Industries LLC

Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah’s location falls in Al Dhait. Right next to a pharmacy, the school is on Al Riffa Street. You will find the school teachers’ accommodation at a 9-minute drive from the ENS RAK campus.

Several reasons help ENS Ras Al Khaimah City stand out amongst other schooling options in the emirate.

The biggest reason parents choose this school is that it is a part of the ENS schools network. Over the last two decades, ENS sister schools have achieved very good ratings by ADEK. Hence, the RAK campus is also expected to follow the same pattern.

Second, your child can receive par excellence education from kindergarten until high school. Similarly, students can opt for Advanced Placement (AP) courses to increase their chances of getting into a good college or university for higher education.

Below is the description of the age placement guidelines followed by the school.

Emirates National Schools, Ras Al Khaimah’s chosen curriculum is the American Curriculum Core Standards for English, Maths and Science. However, the Ministry of Education’s programme is implemented for Arabic Studies, Islamic Education and Social Studies. Besides, lessons are also delivered under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) framework, including PYP, MYP and DP.

Primary Years programme

The PYP programme at ENS Ras Al Khaimah City is for students enrolled in KG to Grade 5. The inquiry-based activities ensure development by:

• Addressing student’s academic, emotional and social development
• Encouraging students to be responsible and independent in their coursework and personal life
• Assisting students while they are understanding the real world and their functions and responsibilities as a global citizen
• Helping students in developing personal values as a foundation upon which international-mindedness will flourish

Six subjects taught as a part of IB PYP include Arabic, English, Social Science, Science, Mathematics, Arts and Physical Education.

Middle Years Programme

The MYP programme prepares students for higher education by developing critical thinking, problem-solving and independent research and work skills. Mental exercise is promoted at this stage to help students successfully co-relate their learning with real-life scenarios.

Children have to study two languages, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical and health education and design at this level. Furthermore, students must submit a personal project in Grade 10. This cumulative project reflects the development of skills, knowledge and information that the students have acquired during the past several years.

IB Diploma Programme

At this stage, students are offered Advanced Placement (AP) courses along with IBDP or a high school diploma to help secure a place in the top universities in the USA and Canada. IBDP has the following three components:

• Extended essay: Here, students are encouraged to carry out independent research tasks through an in-depth study of the question asked in a subject.
• Theory of Knowledge: Children develop a coherent understanding of learning that integrates academic subjects.
• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS): Students are provided with a range of activities alongside academics.

Like other international schools in Abu Dhabi, ENS Ras Al Khaimah’s academic calendar is 10-month long. The important dates are as follows:

Being an inclusive school, ENS RAK offers seats to students on a first-come-first-serve basis. Students fulfilling prerequisites drawn by the school are invited to proceed with the Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah admission process.

To register your child, you need to fill out an application form and provide the following documents:

• A copy of the applicant’s passport (UID number for locals and residence visa for expats)
• Emirates ID card of the applicant and both parents
• The applicant’s birth certificate
• The applicant’s immunisation card
• Two passport-sized photos of the applicant
• Previous year’s school report card
• Previous two grades’ school report cards for new students applying in the IB Diploma Programme (Grade 10 and 12)

Please note that the fate of the application depends on:

• The ENS registration documents (Application Packet)
• Meeting minimum required test in entrance exam for English, Mathematics and Arabic
• The interview with the campus director or designee for the admission decision
• Students transferring from other schools and applying for Grade 10 onwards will need their transcripts reviewed for credit transfer or equivalency evaluation by the campus director or designee for the admission decision
• Down payment of registration fee and tuition fee (either annual or in instalments)

Once your child has successfully cleared the entrance exam, the offer for a seat will be communicated to parents via email or call. To confirm the seat offered to the child, parents will have to pay a certain amount as a registration deposit which will be adjusted against the first term’s tuition fee.

Parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement guideline.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September).

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

Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah tuition fee falls in the mid-range. Below is the breakdown of the annual fee.

The annual charges include:

• Educational Resource fees: AED 1,800
• Registration fee: AED 500 (adjustable against first term fees)

The school has introduced a sibling discount policy that only applies to the second and the third sibling; the discount will be deducted from the third instalment. However, children enrolled in kindergarten do not get this discount.

In addition to this, parents can get an additional discount fee if they pay school fees within 30 days of the due date.

Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah fees can be paid via cash, cheque or bank transfer.

Emirates National Schools in Ras Al Khaimah has partnered with Intercat-Cateriya. The catering service ensures that children’s meals at the dining hall are made of fresh ingredients with no preservatives. The canteen staff follows all the protocols set by the school when making and serving lunch.

Similarly, parents sending homemade lunchboxes with children must ensure that the food is healthy and made of nutritious ingredients. Carbonated drinks and junk food are strictly prohibited.

ENS RAK offers a safe transport facility to its students. The school has collaborated with Hafilat School Transportation LLC for transport solutions. Emirates Transport charges AED 4,000 per child per year, whereas Hafilat School Transport LLC charges AED 4,800 per child per year.

Emirates National Schools RAK city has outsourced holiday camps to third party organisers. By contacting these sports service providers, students can sign up for summer, winter and spring holiday camps involving sporting and creative ventures. Please note that these camps are charged separately by the service providers.

ENS Ras Al Khaimah has impressive sports-related facilities, including an extensive outdoor space, indoor swimming pools and a gymnasium. Partner organisations arrange sporting activities all year round for an additional cost.

Emirates National Schools believes in the well-rounded development of its students. As a result, the school has introduced several extra/co-curricular activities that boost students sporting, creative and critical thinking skills.

Besides academic and socio-culture enrichment, field trips allow students to participate in community services and have fun. Emirates School Ras Al Khaimah students visit local and national heritage sites and various entertainment spots during school trips.

After-school activities are offered by reputed external organisations brought on board by the Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah. These companies provide many activities to students, usually after the regular school hours.

After-school activities occur from 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm.

The school has a medical facility on site. The clinic is headed by a registered nurse and is often visited by a school doctor. You will find the medical centre to be well-equipped to handle minor injuries and provide first-aid.

Medical records are maintained by the school nurse for future reference. ENS Ras Al Khaimah asks parents to submit an updated immunisation card and medical report of the student at the time of admission.

Parents, sponsors or guardians must provide the latest contact details so the school can contact them in an emergency.

Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah has developed a mobile application called ‘SchoolVoice.’ Parents can download this application to contact teachers or staff members. You can send a message to the concerned teacher and even conduct a real-time chat.

Parents looking for conventional means of communication can use the Emirates National Schools Ras Al Khaimah contact details stated below. Social media links to Emirates National Schools in UAE are also included in the next section.

• Telephone Number: +971-7-203-3333|+971-7-203-3334
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: suggest@ctr.ens.sch.ae
• Emirates National Schools Website
• Emirates National Schools Facebook
• Emirates National Schools Twitter
• Emirates National Schools Instagram
• Emirates National Schools YouTube

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What are the timings of your school?

The official working hours for students at Emirates National School start at 07:30 am and end at 02:45 pm.

Do you conduct after-school activities?

Majority of extracurricular activities are conducted after school hours.

How many grades/years are there in your school?

The school offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic year runs between the last week of August and the last week of June.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

The annual fees for Emirates National School Ras Al Khaimah range between AED 16,900 and AED 33,000.

How do you communicate with parents?

Teachers can communicate with parents via the School Voice application. Similarly, you can visit the school's official website and social media pages to know more about the institute.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

The school has a cafeteria that serves a variety of healthy and nutritious meals to students in cooperation with the "Intercat-Cateriya" company.

Does your school arrange field trips?

Yes, the school takes students on educational and recreational field trips round the year.