Ras Al Khaimah American Academy

• Because Ras Al Khaimah American Academy combines the contemporary American education model with commitment to Emirati values and national identity
• It received Cognia accreditation (an international American accreditation board) and an excellent rating on the education quality index
• It provides educational stages from kindergarten through Grade 12, with advanced classrooms, competent teachers, and support for diversity and special needs
• It cares about the academic, social, and psychological aspects through child protection policies, anti-bullying measures, and support for students' mental health and well-being
• It has after-school activities and additional educational support such as ESL and mathematics lessons

Documents and requirements needed for registration at Ras Al Khaimah American Academy:

• Complete and submit a signed admission application form
• Provide (6) passport-sized photos of the student
• Certificate from previous school, transfer certificate if the student is coming from another school
• Copy of birth certificate
• Vaccination record (required vaccinations)
• Copy of student's passport with visa (with original copies shown upon registration)
• Copy of father's/guardian's passport
• Letter of recommendation from previous school
• Emirates ID for residents/citizens in the UAE
• For Emirati citizens, a copy of the family book

Oversubscription Criteria:

• If student enrollment rates are high, priority is given to siblings of children already enrolled in the school when admitting new applicants.
• This includes cases where it is reasonably expected that a sibling will be at the school at the time of their brother's or sister's admission, such as a student in Grade 11 who is expected to move to Grade 12.
• This policy applies to siblings who live permanently with the student already enrolled in the school.

Selection Process:

• All newly enrolled students must pass an admission test to assess their English language proficiency level.
• This criterion has been adopted because English is the language of instruction at the school, with the exception of Arabic and Islamic studies subjects.

Upon registration at Ras Al Khaimah American Academy, an admission fee of 3,000 dirhams per child is required (non-refundable or transferable). After acceptance, tuition fees are paid according to the specified installment plan (first payment, subsequent payment(s), book fees if applicable).

• It offers education from kindergarten KG 1 and KG 2, then elementary level (Grade 1–4), middle level (Grade 5–8), through secondary level (Grade 9–12)
• Various subjects are taught such as English, Mathematics, Science; as well as Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Social Studies
• In middle and secondary levels, subjects are taught by specialized teachers and not just a classroom teacher
• The academy provides a digital educational infrastructure, including the use of platforms such as Microsoft Teams, within digital safety policies

At Ras Al Khaimah American Academy, there is a system that separates girls and boys after a certain stage.

• Classes from KG 1 through Grade 3 or 4 are mixed with boys and girls together
• From Grade 4 and above, girls and boys are taught in separate sections
• For boys, there is a boys' section within the school campus starting from Grade 4

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the Mdares platform (mdares.ai).

• Ras Al Khaimah American Academy received Cognia accreditation – one of the oldest American accreditation boards for international schools and was rated 362 on the Index of Education Quality (IEQ)
• In the field of digital learning, the UAE Ministry of Education classified it as an advanced school within the transformation to e-learning
• It is the first K-12 school in the UAE to win an action research grant for the RAKAA Scheherazade project
• The school won the Stevens Initiative for 2022–2023

• Ras Al Khaimah American Academy provides various activities after regular classes end
• Cultural and educational events such as reading competitions, Quranic competitions, mathematics and science competitions, and competitions in innovation and technology fields
• The academy participates in the Green School initiative to raise students' awareness of environmental importance, waste management, and conservation of water and energy consumption
• Field and recreational trips including visits outside the school such as educational and recreational trips
• Sports events within after-school activities that help develop children's physical and social aspects

Ras Al Khaimah American Academy adopts the American curriculum.

Sheikh Saqr bin Khalid Road, Seih Al Uraibi, Ras Al Khaimah.

Yes, transportation (if bus service is requested): Transportation fees are added separately according to residential area.

• Equipped classrooms at all levels: kindergarten – elementary – middle – secondary
• Integrated school campus
• Cafeteria/canteen for meals
• Playgrounds and outdoor spaces for activities and rest
• Specialized educational facilities such as educational technology facilities (digital learning), laboratories
• Classrooms for subjects such as art, science

• Ras Al Khaimah American Academy has an official document addressing child protection that confirms the school's care for students psychologically and physically
• There is a student care and support team specialized in monitoring student well-being and helps deal with special cases or academic or behavioral difficulties
• A digital safety policy has been established to regulate the use of the internet and information technology within the school
• It seeks to provide students with a foundation of values, respect, and discipline