Raffles World Academy, Dubai
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Post-dated cheques accepted for Term 2 and Term 3 fee payments. For bank transfers, child's ID, name, and school name must be referenced and remittance advice sent to rwaaccounts@rwadubai.com. Re-registration fee payable by 4 Apr 2025 and is adjustable against Term 1.
Additional Costs
Assessment Test Fee (New Students)
Inclusive of 5% VAT, non-refundable
Inclusive of 5% VAT, non-refundable
Registration Fee (New Students)
Non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee if admission is confirmed
Non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee if admission is confirmed
Re-registration Fee (Existing Students)
Non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee
Non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee
Textbooks (Secondary Students)
Can be purchased from RWA at cost price or independently; mandatory for all secondary students
Can be purchased from RWA at cost price or independently; mandatory for all secondary students
School Uniforms
Including team kits and sporting attire
Including team kits and sporting attire
Stationery
Meals
Transportation
External Examination Fees
IB and other external exams
IB and other external exams
Educational and Field Trips
Outlined on a case-by-case basis, payable separately
Outlined on a case-by-case basis, payable separately
Voluntary Excursions / Sports Tournaments
Replacement Student ID Card
Insurance (Health/Accident/Liability)
Suggested for all students; arranged by parents independently
Suggested for all students; arranged by parents independently
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
Raffles World Academy in Dubai offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) education across all stages, from Pre-KG through Grade 12. For the 2025–2026 academic year, tuition fees range from AED 33,544 for Pre-KG and KG 1 up to AED 87,990 for Grades 11 and 12 (applicable annual fee). Notably, for some year groups the applicable annual fee is lower than the KHDA-approved maximum, reflecting the school's commitment to accessible world-class education. Fees are structured across three terms, with clear payment deadlines for each instalment.
New students are required to pay a registration fee of 10% of the annual fee (non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fees upon confirmed admission), along with a non-refundable assessment test fee of AED 525 (inclusive of 5% VAT). Returning students pay a re-registration fee of 5% of the annual fee, also adjustable against Term 1. Sibling discounts are available, offering 5% off for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth, 15% for the fifth, and 20% for the sixth child onwards, applied to tuition fees.
Additional costs beyond tuition include transportation, meals, school uniforms, stationery, field trips, external examination fees, and textbooks for secondary students. The school accepts multiple payment methods including online payment via the Zenda app, bank transfer, cheque (including post-dated cheques for Terms 2 and 3), credit card, and cash. Rated Very Good by KHDA in 2023–2024, Raffles World Academy represents strong value for families seeking a rigorous IB education in Dubai.