Rawafed Private School

Rawafed Private School (RPS), also known as Al Rawafed Private School, is an American school in Abu Dhabi offering education from Kindergarten until Grade 12. The school is located in Khalifa City A – an emerging residential neighbourhood with a golf course, reputable schools and multiple retail and dining options in proximity.

As of now, RPS has over 1,800 students and around 150 teachers. Teachers’ low turnover rate is a testament to how satisfied the faculty is with Al Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi management.

Many students from Al Rawafed Private School Khalifa City have secured admissions into some of the most reputable universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. Those looking for other options can check out the top schools in Khalifa City A.

The current ADEK rating for the school is ‘Good.’

• Location: Khalifa City A
• School fees: AED 18,600 - AED 41,800
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• ADEK rating: Good
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

Rawafed Private School in Khalifa City A isn’t far from popular family-friendly residential areas in the capital city such as:

• Masdar City
• Al Bandar
• Al Seef
• Samra

The nearest area is Masdar City, a mixed-use development built by Masdar (also known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company ADFEC). Established in 2006, the area is designed to become a sustainable urban community with zero carbon emissions.

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Rawafed Private School campus offers excellent facilities to students and the staff. From digitally-equipped classrooms to sports facilities, useful amenities help students enhance their learning experience.

You will find laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, IT suites, a language lab and resource centres. The campus also has a clinic, a cafeteria, library and transportation facilities. Children can use the dedicated art room, music room, drama room, and auditorium for extracurricular activities.

Rawafed Private School is located on Al Bazi Street. You will find the school campus amidst residential apartments, commercial buildings, mosques, eateries and other lifestyle amenities.

Al Rawafed Private School is a trusted institute. Enrolling your child here means getting the best of the American-based education system that too at affordable prices. The school enables your child to read, write and speak fluently in English and Arabic.

A combination of American curriculum and extracurricular activities ensure that your child has a fantastic learning experience. By participating in different competitions and contests, students can get a better understanding of the curriculum.  Parents who want to broaden their search for the best learning institute can look at the list of best schools in Abu Dhabi and the most popular American schools in Abu Dhabi curated by Bayut.

RPS School Abu Dhabi follows the American curriculum across all grades – from kindergarten until Grade 12.

Rawafed Private School Khalifa City follows the American curriculum across all grades. Kindergarten teachers strive to develop essential skills and language fluency necessary for a smooth transition to Grade 1.

Subjects like English, Arabic, Mathematics, Science, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Computer Studies, Art, Music and PE are introduced from Grade 1. Social Studies and French are introduced from Grade 4 and onwards.

Courses taught from Grade 5 to Grade 12 are as follows:

Students are awarded a high school diploma at the end of Grade 12. However, to equate the Diploma with that of the Ministry of Education, students must appear for the Ministry examinations in Arabic and Islamic studies.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the primary regulatory authority that oversees the operation and development of both public and private schools in Abu Dhabi.

Through the Irtiqaa Program, the ADEK carries out periodic evaluations of schools to ensure consistency in the quality across six aspects, namely:

• Students’ achievement
• Students’ personal and social development and their innovation skills
• Teaching and assessment
• Curriculum
• The protection, care, guidance and support of students
• Leadership and management

Rawafed Private School’s ADEK rating for the academic year 2019 – 2020 is ‘Good.’ RPS Khalifa City A scored a combination of ‘very good’ and ‘good’ scores across the six parameters. The report highlights the strong and weak areas of the school.

Positive aspects of the report state that Rawafed School Khalifa City was successful in improving students’ achievement in English and Social Studies. Children show a positive attitude towards learning and school management. Their understanding and appreciation of Islamic and Emirati culture are quite remarkable. In addition to this, the school has prioritised students’ welfare, health and safety.

On the other hand, RPS Abu Dhabi’s rating can improve in the coming years if they raise achievement in Islamic education in the primary and secondary level. Also, teachers in middle and high school should focus more on Arabic as the first language.

Furthermore, teachers should make the best use of assessment data to enhance their teaching strategies. They should identify the educational needs of students before organising and delivering daily lessons. Similarly, teachers need to improve their feedback strategy to make the most of their learning.

Another area that the school must work on is developing middle leaders.

Rawafed Private School academic calendar is divided into three terms and is 10 months long. The calendar marks dates for school breaks, national and Islamic holidays and various school events.

Rawafed Private School’s admission process is open for students belonging to different nationalities. Those interested in registration must appear for a placement test. The entrance assessment takes around 2 hours and evaluates students’ achievement in English, Maths and Arabic. Please note that securing a seat at the school depends upon the results of the test.

*The placement test is conducted in April, May, June and September.

Parents are requested to provide the following documents at the time of registration:

• Four passport size photos of the child
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate
• A copy of student’s passport and residence visa
• A copy of the father’s passport and residence visa
• Transfer Certificate from the previous school (Students arriving from outside the UAE need to have a Transfer Certificate signed and stamped by the school and attested by the Ministry of Education of the country of migration and the UAE Embassy.)
• Most recent report card
• Family Identification card for UAE Nationals
• Vaccination Certificate

Before enrollment, parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: ADEK

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

Rawafed Private School fee structure is approved by the ADEK and is quite affordable. The current tuition fee is:

The annual tuition fee includes registration and books charges. Parents have to pay separately for transportation services.

At RPS School United Arab Emirates, students’ health is a top priority. Hence, the school encourages children to have a healthy diet. The school’s cafeteria uses local ingredients wherever possible to prepare halal and nutritionally balanced meals.

Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi is easily accessible from all key areas of the city. Nevertheless, the school provides transport services to students who do not have private conveyance. The bus makes two rounds in the morning and afternoons, subject to school times. Buses are also provided for school-sponsored field trips.

Well-maintained fleet of buses ensures high safety standards via first aid kits and a transportation assistant. All drivers have mobile phones to contact the school in case of an emergency. Those who use the school bus service have to pay AED 4,548. If you have further questions, feel free to send an email to transportation@rawafedschool.com.

At Rawafed Private School Khalifa City A believes that students’ physical health is as important as their mental health. Therefore, the campus has various sports facilities, including a large outside ground where students can engage in numerous sporting activities and an indoor multi-purpose hall.

Extra-curricular activities are another way of enriching the American curriculum taught at Rawafed Private School in Abu Dhabi. Students can participate in various school events, competitions, festivals and carnivals arranged round the year.

Rawafed School takes children on fun and educational trips to widen their knowledge base. In the past, students have visited various culturally-rich sites and tourist destinations in Abu Dhabi.

In the past, students have visited KidZania and Warner Bros World.

Al Rawafed School has a fully-equipped clinic on the campus managed by a part-time physician. In addition to regular checkups for all students, basic medical and dental services are provided free of charge to students and staff. Parents can ask the physician to vaccinate their children against polio and measles.

The primary responsibilities of the school clinic are:

• Regular medical and dental checkups twice a year; once each semester for all students. Notes are sent to parents regarding any irregularities.
• Maintaining medical records of students.
• Providing first aid or referring to specialists or hospitals in injury or accident cases that need further treatment.
• Administering required vaccinations to students according to their age.
• Promoting health education and awareness regarding hygiene, safety, and nutrition among students and staff.
• Maintaining a safe environment by inspecting the cafeteria, bathrooms and water sources.

Rawafed Private School has a web portal for parents, which they can use to keep pace with the school developments and updates.

• Telephone Number: +971-2-666-2663
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: admin@rawafedschool.com
• Rawafed Private School Website
• Rawafed Private School Instagram
• Rawafed Private School Facebook

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How many grades/years are there in your school?

Rawafed Private School offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Does your school follow a co-education model?

Yes, the school follows a co-education model.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

The school has around 1,800 students most of them are Emirati, Jordanian, Palestinian and Egyptian.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar starts in late August and ends in late June.

Do you conduct mid-term examinations?

The school holds semester exams according to the following preliminary dates:

• Term 1: 28 November 2022 – 09 December 2022
• Term 3: 12 June 2023 – 23 June 2023

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

Tuition fees range from AED 18,600 to AED 41,800.

How do you communicate with parents?

You can communicate with teachers via a parent portal.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

The school provides a cafeteria that uses local food ingredients as much as possible to prepare nutritionally balanced and halal meals.

How often does your school arrange field trips?

Educational and recreation trips are an integral part of the curriculum. Hence Rawafed American Private School takes students on such trips round the year.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

There are about 118 teachers and 7 assistant teachers employed by the school.