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Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School

School name Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School
Type of institute private profit-making K-12 school
Curriculum or Student Nationality International
Qualifications or Courses IB, IGCSE, IBPYP
Head of school Dr David Watson (Executive Principal)
Executive body or owner
Date founded 1975
Number of students (approx) 1300
Number of staff (approx)
School location/area/map Khouzam / Khuzam / Kuzam, behind RAK Hotel - location map
Postal address PO Box 975, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Telephone +971-7-2362441
Fax +971-7-2362445
Email info@rakess.net
Website www.rakess.net (new window)
School fees structure 11,325-30,705 dhs per year (2011-2012)
Teacher salary range 8,000-14,000 dhs per month (2007-2008)
Student satisfaction rating
3 stars from 69 votes.    
Parent satisfaction rating
2.5 stars from 27 votes.    
Teacher job satisfaction rating
(by teachers, not about teachers)
2.5 stars from 38 votes.    
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Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School (RAKESS) tuition fee structure
Grade/Year Nursery KG1 KG2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2011-2012 11,325 15,420 20,500 21,670 21,670 21,670 21,670 22,810 22,810 27,555 28,190 28,825 29,450 30,080 30,705 30,705
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2010-2011 10,296 14,052 19,525 20,636 20,636 20,636 20,636 21,725 21,725 26,241 26,846 27,451 28,045 28,650 29,244 29,244
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2009-2010 8,580 11,710 16,271 18,760 18,760 18,760 18,760 19,750 19,750 23,855 24,405 24,955 25,495 26,045 26,585 26,585
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2008-2009 7,800 10,644 16,086                         24,106
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2007-2008                                
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2006-2007 6,500 8,870 13,405 14,165 14,165 14,165 14,165 14,920 14,920 18,018 18,432 18,846 19,260 19,674 20,088 20,495
  • Registration fee AED 400 (non-refundable). Confirmation fee of AED 3,000 (deductable from tuition fees on entry, unknown if refundable for no-shows).
  • Total fees payable as confirmation fee plus 3 unequal installments.
  • Fees include an amenities charge of AED 792 (Playgroup to Year 6) and AED 996 (Years 7-13) for 2010-2011 (was AED 600 for 2008-2009). Amenities charge AED 832-1046 for 2011-2012 (included in annual fees figures).
  • Annual bus transport fees AED 1200-2000 one way, and AED 2400-4000 return, depending on area (2010-2011, same for 2011-2012).
  • Discount of 15%-25% if 3 or more children from the same family attend, and fees are not being paid by companies/sponsors (2010-2011).
  • Tuition fees for 2009-2010 not confirmed.
28 December 2011
  • RAKESS has been or is being renamed as the Ras Al Khaimah Academy (RAK Academy). Executive Principal's blog dated 03 November 2011 says "Moreover, as we begin the transition to becoming Ras Al Khaimah Academy at the start of next academic year" implying the name change will not take effect until September 2012?
  • But the RAKESS website employment information says "Ras Al Khaimah Academy in the United Arab Emirates (formerly RAKESS) ..." however that is in reference to jobs for September 2012.
  • Not to be confused with the RAK American Academy.
  • Principal's name updated to Dr David Watson (previously Jacquie Watson was Acting Principal).
07 June 2010
  • The TES (UK) was advertising in May 2010 for a new RAKESS Executive Principal to start in September 2010. Salary not supplied but benefits included villa accommodation and a car.
  • The previous principal, Roy Burrows, left in April 2010? Sounds like there was another typical UAE school drama resulting in the sudden departure of a school head. Ms Jacquie Watson (not Jackie Watson) is currently the Acting Principal (she was also head of RAKESS from 2000-2004?).
  • Job advertisement said school had 1300 students, and 1100 students.
  • Head of Secondary School is Mr Chris Taylor, replacing Mr Monty Datoo who leaves in June 2010.
  • RAKESS has received official IB authorisation to teach the IB PYP / IBPYP (Primary Years Program).
  • School fee information updated, increase of 20% for Nursery-KG2, and 10% for Years 1-13.
  • Conflicting founding dates seen - RAKESS website says 1975 but previous information said 1978.
  • For teaching job applications, send CV and application (from RAKESS website) to principal@rakess.net, or to postal address.
14 April 2010
03 March 2009
  • Head's name updated - previous RAKESS principal was Mr Victor Eid.
  • Secondary head is Mr Monty Datoo, primary head is Mr Thomas Hunt (departs June 2009)
  • Fees information updated. Note that Playgroup / Nursery is AED 7,800; KG1 is AED 10,644; KG2 is 16,086 per year. Fees include amenities charge of AED 600 per year.
  • A-level and AS levels no longer offered?
03 June 2007
  • Usually referred to as RAK English Speaking School, or more commonly, RAKESS.
  • ESL or EFL students will find it challenging - some students respond well.
  • Native English speakers will find course progress in secondary section slow due to extra time spent with non-native speakers. IGCSE is also offered. Upgraded buildings and resources in recent years.
  • Teachers might find petty politics and favoritism to be the biggest frustration when working there. Staff turnover is relatively high, but some would argue that it's no different from most expat schools in the UAE, or even international schools in general.
  • RAKESS school is attempting to obtain approval to run the IB program - listed on IBO site as offering IB since February 2005.
  • Website is rakess.net, not .com (avoid the .com version - it seems to be a spam site).
  • Alternative email to try is enquiries@rakess.net.
Schools in the same area as Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School
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ABA Center for Special Needs      +971-7-2365542     Special Needs  ACSN comments 
RAKESS British Curriculum School   1978   +971-7-2363995    K-12  UK NC 8,580-24,330   

 

Last update 06 January 2012
General Comments - might not apply to Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School
  • Many popular schools are full for 2013-2014. New schools in Ras Al Khaimah might have places.
  • Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
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